RUMFORD — Black Mountain of Maine plans to introduce a new pass so skiers and snowboarders can hit the slopes any two Fridays throughout the season, with lunch provided. Marketing Director Deanna Kersey said that “over the years, our glade skiing has unquestionably increased.” “We now have 14 glades in addition to our 35 alpine […]
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Peru board accepts resignation letter of Planning Board member
PERU — The Board of Selectmen voted 2-1 Monday evening to accept the resignation of Wayne Moore from the Planning Board and the Finance Committee. Chairman Larry Snowman and Selectman Wendy Henderson voted to accept the resignation, while Selectman Jim Pulsifer voted against it. Selectman John Witherell abstained from voting. Pulsifer said that he would […]
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This week’s Region agenda
Monday Casco: Open Space Commission, 6:30 p.m., Casco Community Center Rumford: Northern Oxford Regional Solid Waste Board, 5 p.m., Municipal Building Tuesday Buckfield: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Center Farmington: Franklin County Commission, 9 a.m., County Building Hartford: Road Committee, 7 p.m., Town Hall Livermore Falls: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Otisfield: Planning Board, 7 p.m., […]
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River Valley Rising member to speak at RVHCC meeting Jan. 19
RUMFORD — The River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition will meet at noon Tuesday, Jan. 18, in the community room of the Rumford Public Library. Executive Director Patricia Duguay said Allie Burke of the River Valley Rising group will be the speaker. River Valley Rising is an offshoot of the River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition that […]
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Region 9 Adult Education program to offer construction course
MEXICO — The Region 9 Adult Education program is introducing a new vocational class to help adults learn entry-level construction work, according to Director Nancy Allen. Allen said the course is a National Center for Construction Education Research Building Construction Core Curriculum Certification. “It’s a 75-hour course that prepares people for entry-level construction work, such as […]
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Mills to speak at Great Falls Forum
LEWISTON — The Great Falls Forum on Thursday, Jan. 21, will feature Maine Attorney General Janet Mills with a lecture titled “A Week in the Life of a Maine Attorney General.” The program runs from noon to 1 p.m. in Callahan Hall at the Lewiston Public Library. Mills is serving her third term as attorney […]
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Rumford police log
RUMFORD — Among the calls answered by the Police Department recently were: * Jan. 6, 5:49 p.m. — James Jasud, 41, of Dixfield, was arrested on Lincoln Avenue for operating after suspension, unlawful possession of Schedule “W” drug and was charged with sale/use of paraphernalia and possession of usable amount of marijuana. Jasud was given […]
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National Honor Society hosting senior luncheon
DIXFIELD — Dirigo High School National Honor Society will host its annual free luncheon for senior citizens from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, in the Student Community Center, society adviser Rachel Buck said. “Any senior citizen that wants a free lunch is welcome to come,” Buck said. “Also, if anyone makes donations, […]
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Documentary on traumatic stress being shown in Rumford
RUMFORD — The Oxford County Wellness Collaborative and the Western Foothills Kids Association will hold a free screening of the documentary “Paper Tigers” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, in Muskie Auditorium at Mountain Valley High School. Patricia Duguay, executive director of the River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition, said the 2015 film focuses on the […]
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New culinary arts teacher tastes success
MEXICO — It’s been a little over six months since the Region 9 School of Applied Technology’s board unanimously hired former office administrator Deborah Nokes as the instructor for its new culinary arts program. As the program heads into the second half of its first year, Nokes said it has been extremely successful and she […]