ROXBURY — Treasurer Renee Hodsdon told the Board of Selectmen Tuesday evening that the town website is close to being complete. Residents voted in March to raise and appropriate $2,500 to create a town website. Currently, the town uses a Facebook page to inform residents of town business. During a meeting in August, selectmen voted […]
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Roxbury board accepts bid for portable toilets
ROXBURY — The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday voted 3-0 to accept a $1,860 bid for portable toilets at the town beach and boat landing on Ellis Pond. Brackett Pumping and Portable Toilet Service in Rangeley was the sole bidder. Board of Selectmen Chairman Tim Sutton said officials plan to have the toilets there from May […]
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Peru board debates whether to revisit vote on filling selectman seat
PERU — The Board of Selectmen debated Monday evening whether to reconsider its vote to hold an election for a selectman next June, and instead hold it in January. The vacancy on the board occurred Nov. 3 when Selectman Lee Merrill was elected road commissioner, requiring him to resign immediately. On Nov. 23, the selectmen […]
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Peru board considers request for uniforms
PERU — The Board of Selectmen heard a request Monday evening from Road Commissioner Lee Merrill to buy uniforms for the three Road Department employees. Merrill said he thought it was important for he and his employees to have uniforms to wear while on the job, since it looked “more professional” and “makes it easier […]
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Ho, ho, snow: Santa’s helpers get jolly at Sunday River
NEWRY (AP) — Santa and his helpers hit the ski slopes to spread some holiday cheer on Sunday. All told, a mob of 150 right jolly ol’ elves hopped on skis and snowboards for the 16th annual Skiing Santas event at Sunday River ski resort. The event serves as a festive kickoff to the holiday […]
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Rumford police log
RUMFORD — Among the calls answered by the Rumford Police Department recently were: * Dec. 3, 3:01 p.m.: A Somerset Street resident reported the theft of knives from a property where he previously lived. Sgt. Doug Maifeld is investigating. * Dec. 3, 2:06 p.m.: A Waldo Street resident reported someone entered the apartment and stole […]
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Rumford board updated on dealing with property code violations
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen were updated Thursday by town attorney Jennifer Kreckel on the process of dealing with properties with code violations that are not tax-acquired. In a 45-minute discussion, Kreckel said, “You can’t just say, ‘We’ve got a dangerous building and expect the court to say, ‘Sure, tear it down.’ We have to […]
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Peru woman hunts her way to a grand slam
PERU — Sam Cote, 19, of Peru has wandered the Maine woods over the last nine years, learning the tips and tricks to hunting. She’s learned her lessons well. This fall, she accomplished what many hunters strive for — a grand slam. Since early September, she bagged a 128-pounds bear, a 736-pound moose with a […]
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Mexico driver who hit deer in stable condition, chief says
MEXICO — A local man who was injured when his vehicle hit a dead deer on Route 2 Monday night was in stable condition at a Lewiston hospital, Police Chief Roy Hodsdon said Wednesday. Gerard Pelletier, 50, of Mexico was seriously injured when his vehicle struck the animal and overturned. A logging truck coming in […]