DIXFIELD — Several people at Thursday evening’s public hearing on town meeting warrant articles spoke about the reduction in the Public Works budget. The hearing by the Board of Selectmen addressed 18 articles to be decided at the polls from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 14. Residents voted on the first nine articles at […]
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Rumford selectmen support bandstand project
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 Thursday to support a request from EnvisionRumford to build a bandstand in the downtown Veterans Memorial Park. As part of the Making Headway In Your Community program, residents voted May 23 for the bandstand. It was among 10 ideas pitched for a community project. The Making Headway program […]
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Developer plans 60-room Best Western in Rumford
RUMFORD — Ground will be broken this fall for a 60-room Best Western Plus hotel near the foot of Falls Hill on Route 2, according to a group of local investors. With the Paul Bunyan statue in the background, a news conference to announce the multimillion-dollar project was held at the Rumford Falls Information Center by […]
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Rumford police log
RUMFORD — Among the calls answered by the Police Department recently were: * June 1, 8:27 a.m.: A Penobscot Street resident reported four tires on her vehicle were slashed overnight. Approximately $300 damage. Cpl. Lawrence Winson is investigating. * May 31, 8:28 p.m.: A Waldo Street resident reported the theft of jewelry. There is a […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: * Matthew Coyne, 37, of Portland, operating under the influence, 3:29 a.m., May 29 in Bethel, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Heather Geer, 22, of Greenwood, domestic violence assault, 8:40 p.m., May 30 in Mexico, Mexico Police Department. * Terrence Gordon, 26, […]
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River Valley Animal Advocacy holding fundraiser
DIXFIELD — The River Valley Animal Advocates will hold its annual perennial plant sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 4, in the empty lot next to Rowe’s Afternoon Delite. The sale is one of two major fundraisers the group holds during the year. The other is a yard sale. The River Valley […]
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Dirigo High School names top students
DIXFIELD — Dirigo High School student Emma Lueders has been named valedictorian of the Class of 2016. Lueders, daughter of Jane and Carl Lueders of Canton, said she is pleased to be recognized for her years of hard work. Salutatorian Kylie Palmer of Dixfield agrees with Lueders. “It’s validation for all the hard work,” she said. Palmer […]
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Three Peru residents vying for two selectman seats
PERU — A headline on a story published Tuesday on Page B1 of the Region edition should have said three Peru residents are vying for two selectman seats. It was an editing error.
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Dixfield selectmen candidates speak about visions for town ahead of June 14 vote
DIXFIELD — One selectman and two former selectmen are among four people vying for two seats on the board. The election will be held from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at the Swasey-Torrey American Legion Post 100, 8 River Lane. Dana Whittemore is seeking re-election, along with former Selectman Norine Clarke, former board […]
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Peru residents vying for selectman seats in June 14 vote
PERU — Residents will choose among three people running for two Board of Selectmen seats. The election will be held from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at the Town Office. Carol Roach, Raquel Welch and Ed Ferland are seeking election to a one-year or a two-year term. The one-year term is to […]