BYRON — Four young people from Massachusetts and their dog were found dead Friday evening by a parent in the family camp at 10 Bateman Lane, Oxford County Sheriff Wayne Gallant said Saturday. The victims were Brooke Wakelin, 21, and her boyfriend, Keith Norris, 23, both of Attleboro; and Wakelin’s brother, Matthew Wakelin, 18, and […]
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Rumford, Mexico ask about details of police coverage proposals
MEXICO — Oxford County Sheriff Wayne Gallant answered selectmen’s questions Monday night about the costs, wages and benefits of having his department provide full-time coverage for Mexico and Rumford. Gallant’s proposed $1.32 million contract for the first year would provide 12 deputies for both towns, he said. The second year would cost $1.18 million and […]
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Roxbury board considers winter road bid, police coverage
ROXBURY — Selectmen will meet Thursday morning with a former snowplowing contractor for the town to try to get a lower price, Selectman Tim Derouche said Wednesday morning. That meeting will be held at 10 a.m. The board has also asked Oxford County Sheriff Wayne Gallant to come to a future board meeting to discuss […]
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Mental Health Awareness Rally May 1 outside Rumford Town Office
RUMFORD — A Rumford resident is working with the Maine Consumer Council to hold a peaceful Mental Health Awareness Rally on Thursday, May 1, outside the Rumford Town Office. May 1 is Mental Health Awareness Day. The rally will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. “To all my peers who are so supportive […]
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Rumford to host autism awareness training April 30
RUMFORD — A federal probation officer will offer training on autism spectrum disorders from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 30. April is National Autism Awareness Month. Matt Brown, a 25-year veteran of state and federal law enforcement agencies, will provide the training to first responders, medical providers, community members, educators and court officials, at […]