WOODSTOCK — Selectmen decided Tuesday night to hold a public hearing on School Administrative District 44’s cost-sharing formula. The hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Town Office. Selectman Ronald Deegan said it’s important that Woodstock residents know all the facts and understand what they are voting on and the results should […]
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Theriault approved as full-time Mexico firefighter
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen approved Lt. Jamee Theriault as a full-time firefighter Tuesday night. Theriault was recommended by Chief Gary Wentzell to fill the position held by Marc Mayo who is retiring Nov. 5. Wentzell said there were two applicants for the position. He selected Theriault, who has volunteered with the department since […]
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Telstar Freshman Academy improves test scores, attendance dramatically
BETHEL — School Administrative District 44’s Freshman Academy has resulted in better attendance and higher test scores, the school board was told Monday night. Telstar High School Principal Cheryl Lang, Dean of Students Kristin Dacko and Ryder Scott, director of the 4-H Camp & Learning Centers in Woodstock, Blueberry Cove in Saint George and Tanglewood […]
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SAD 44 welcomes new staff members
BETHEL — School Administrative District 44 welcomed eight new staff members Monday night at a casual gathering in the Telstar library. They are: • Haley Colpitts, Telstar math teacher primarily for grades nine and 10; • April Cook, Telstar science teacher for grades nine through 12; • Stevi McCrum, speech pathologist for the district; • […]
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Meetings set on towns’ request to leave RSU 10
PERU — The first of five informational meetings on a request by four towns to leave Regional School Unit 10 will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, at Dirigo Elementary School. The Maine Department of Education has approved an agreement for Canton, Carthage, Dixfield and Peru to form a new district, if voters […]
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Mexico police log
MEXICO — Among the calls answered by the Police Department recently were: * Sept. 13, 9:29 p.m.: Domestic incident reported on Carver Street. Police Chief Roy Hodsdon said the incident began in Mexico and ended in Rumford. An investigation conducted by Hodsdon, Lt. Dan Carrier and Officer Rob Drouin, as well as Rumford Police Sgt. […]
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Rumford police log
RUMFORD — Among the calls answered by the Police Department recently were: • Sept. 14, 8:45 a.m.: Beth Bailey, 37, of Dixfield was arrested on a warrant charging aggravated drug trafficking and violating conditions of release. She was transported to the Oxford County Jail. • Sept. 14, 12:55 a.m.: Ryan Flewelling, 22, of Fairfield was […]
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Team Hailey’s Hugs to benefit 2 local families
BETHEL — Team Hailey’s Hugs, a small, local nonprofit will host a Walk-A-Thon on Saturday, Sept. 17, at Telstar Middle/High School. Registration begins at 8 a.m and the walk starts at 9 a.m on the school track. The walk will benefit the two local families of Cody Bean and Brady Wakefield, who are battling childhood […]
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Rumford board says no to hiring police chief’s son
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen voted 3-2 Thursday night against hiring Police Chief Stacy Carter’s son as a reserve officer because of the town’s nepotism policy. Carter said his department has two vacancies, and another officer out for six weeks with an injury. Saying he knew about the nepotism policy, but without other applicants, he […]
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Telstar OKs taking laptops home
BETHEL — Those who attended the Telstar High School annual open house on Wednesday night showed up hungry and left satisfied — and students who attended the event were allowed to take their laptops home with them. The event began in the cafeteria with a potluck supper. After Principal Cheryl Lang gave a short speech about […]