PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Chad A. Anthony, 21, of Parsonsfield, Jan. 2, violation of bail condition, driving to endanger, speeding more than 30 mph over the limit, failure to stop for an officer, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Stephanie M. Barbour, 22, of Hiram, Jan. 2, […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were reported at the Oxford County Jail: * Joseph W. Bennett, 34, of Oxford, Dec. 28, failure to pay fines, $420 cash bail, Oxford Police Department. * Paul D. Chiasson, 44, of Bethel, Dec. 28, operating under the influence, $500 unsecured bond, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Wesley A. Mason, […]
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Military note – Brandon Payne
GREAT LAKES, Ill. — Navy Seaman Apprentice Brandon R. Payne, son of Heidi A. and Peter A. Payne of Hiram, Maine, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command. During the eight-week program, Payne completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water […]
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Merit pay is a pilot project worth pursing
Let’s begin this column with my email contact; [email protected] . Why you ask? There are the same Progressives out there that comment negatively about my opinion every month. The amazing fact is that their comments are not always rooted in the content of the article so, it is obvious they don’t read the column or […]
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Hiram man dies in fire
HIRAM — A Tripptown Road man died Friday when flames swept through his home, burning it to the ground. The State Fire Marshal’s Office said 83-year-old Ralph Fournier was found in the rubble of the small house a short time after firefighters arrived on the scene shortly before 3 p.m. Fournier’s home was a camper […]
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Military note – Kevin Crawford
HIRAM — Army Pfc. Kevin A. Crawford has deployed to Iraq to serve in support of Operation New Dawn, the formerly named Operation Iraqi Freedom. This transition signifies a formal end to U.S. military combat operations in Iraq. Operation New Dawn shifts the U.S. emphasis from predominantly military to predominately civilian as the U.S. officials […]
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Well done – Alexander Verrill
WILLIMANTIC, Conn. — Alexander Verrill of Hiram was named to Eastern Connecticut State University’s dean’s list for the spring 2011 semester.
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Maine woman struck in head with stray bullet
HIRAM, Maine (AP) — A 76-year-old Maine woman says she feels blessed that her injuries weren’t worse after being struck in the head with a bullet that ricocheted from a sand pit across the street her home. Yvonne Dorrity was in her front yard in Hiram on Sunday morning when the stray bullet bounced off […]
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Man charged with rape, assault
HIRAM — A Parsonsfield man was arrested Friday on charges that he raped and assaulted a 16-year-old girl. Chad A. Anthony, 20, of Hussey Road remained in jail on Tuesday after an initial court appearance. Anthony is charged with gross sexual assault and two counts of domestic assault. He also had a York County warrant […]
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Attorney general praises local representative
HIRAM — Maine Attorney General Janet Mills was a special guest at a reception honoring Rep. Helen Rankin of Hiram held at the home of Madeleine and Maurice Bernaiche on Bull Ring Road on Aug. 22. Also attending were candidates Laura Ordway of Bridgton for Senate District 13, Lisa Villa of Harrison for House District […]