AUSTIN — Robert L. passed away Wednesday, April 4. At his request, there will be no services. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 26 W. Dwinal Street, Mechanic Falls. DALEY — Anita J., 88, of Scarborough, passed away Friday, March 30, in Freeport. Anyone wishing to pay their last […]
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Oxford County officer recognized for saving a life
PARIS — An Oxford County officer was recognized Tuesday at a meeting of the county commissioners for saving a woman’s life. Cpl. Christopher Davis was honored for the rescue of Jennifer Clough, 42, of Norway. He removed her from her burning car when it was struck head-on at high speed on Waterford Road in Norway […]
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Dixfield selectmen agree to postpone filling Planning Board, Finance Committee vacancies
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen agreed Monday evening to wait until its next meeting to fill in vacancies in the Planning Board and Finance Committee, citing the fact that it needs more time to review the applicants. Town Manager Carlo Puiia said that there were two vacancies on the Planning Board and one vacancy […]
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Wind developer rep to attend Dixfield board meeting
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen will meet with a representative from a wind energy company on Monday, Oct. 27, to talk about the effect the amended Wind Energy Facility Ordinance would have on wind development in the area. The selectmen meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the Ludden Memorial Library. Patriot Renewables LLC […]
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Police evaluation, ordinances on Dixfield board agenda
DIXFIELD — Selectmen will meet with the president of the Maine Chiefs of Police Association at 5:30 p.m. Monday to ask questions about the association’s evaluation of the Police Department. In November 2013, selectmen voted to pay the association $6,000 to evaluate the department. The association is made up of active and retired police chiefs, […]
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County mulls Oxford County deputies’ request for iPhones
PARIS — The Oxford County Sheriff’s Office is asking county commissioners to swap 20 smartphones for new Apple iPhone 5s, which include a GPS tracking program. Deputies have 23 smartphones with video and Internet capabilities and seven cellphones with call and text capabilities. The Sheriff’s Office is asking commissioners to swap 20 phones eligible for […]
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Fast-moving storms make an impression
Thunder and lightning rolled across central Maine on Monday night, dropping trees and power lines in its path. As the storm moved through Oxford County, it left over 1,000 Central Maine Power customers in the dark. Reporter Tom Standard, on the road from covering the Peru selectmen’s meeting, had to be creative on his way […]
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Bicyclist escapes serious injury in Wilton crash
WILTON — A Vermont biker escaped serious injury when he collided with a vehicle, was thrown onto the hood, smashed the windshield and fell onto the road at the intersection of Routes 2 and 4 and Route 156. Zachary Basch, 22, of Jericho, Vt., was taken to Franklin Memorial Hospital by a NorthStar ambulance, complaining […]
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Dixfield selectmen discuss purchasing electronic sign with private funds, donations
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen discussed purchasing an electronic sign to better inform residents of upcoming town events during Monday evening’s meeting. Selectman Scott Belskis said that he had “discussed this idea with three or four people recently” and that he has brought it up to selectmen in the past. “I want to look […]
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Dixfield Public Works to install ‘No Parking’ signs on Coburn Avenue
DIXFIELD — Public Works director Calvin Beaumier told the Board of Selectmen Monday evening that he was planning to install “No Parking” signs on the north side of Coburn Avenue by Thursday. During the April 28 selectmen’s meeting, the board unanimously voted to restrict parking on the north side of Coburn Avenue after resident Sonya […]