Erik Matthews, 32, was hit by a car in Windham on July 20, a few days after he received a summons for animal cruelty. He died Sunday.
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Couple charged with sexually assaulting 8-year-old girl
Bethany Ringuette, 35, of Sabattus and Travis Walker, 29, of Bethel were charged with multiple sex crimes stemming from an alleged assault in Rumford.
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Posted inAnimals, Local & State, News
Bobcat in Rumford ‘fascinated’ by bridge; police say ‘people should not panic.’
The bobcat seems healthy and is exhibiting an unusual interest in the High Bridge.
Posted inBusiness, News
Seth Carey growing hemp for his line of teas and skin care products
After an unsuccessful bid to become district attorney, Seth Carey is trying to grow hemp for a new line of herbal teas and organic skin care products.
Posted inLocal & State
Rumford man summoned, accused of cutting tail off opossum
Erik Matthews is accused of cutting off the animal’s tail and leaving it for dead.
Posted inAnimals, Local & State, News
Rumford man investigated for cutting off opossum’s tail
The opossum, nicknamed Percy, has been beloved by neighborhood residents. The man said the animal attacked him.
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Rumford Police sought two speedy lawn mowers Sunday night
The caller reported the mowers were weaving in and out of traffic, according to Rumford Police Sgt. James Bernard.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Gay-themed books fuel fight over free speech at small-town library in Maine
The displays elicit challenges from leaders in Rumford. Library officials say they welcome both the dialogue and the upshot: ‘We don’t tolerate discrimination.’
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Robbery suspect eludes police by swimming away, arrested days later in Dixfield
Vance Billings swam across the Androscoggin River after allegedly pointing a gun at two young fishermen.
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Rumford librarians deny that political agendas guide their banned books displays
Librarians pushed back against allegations that the book selection was a ‘free for all.’