RUMFORD — Selectmen on Thursday approved a bid to repair bathrooms burned July 24 at the Hosmer Field complex. The board voted 5-0 to approve a bid from Complete and Affordable Construction Excavation LLC of Rumford for $9,875. Parks Superintendent Mike Mills asked that the work not be done “until all the bids, the plumbing and […]
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Rumford businesses face bridge construction issues
RUMFORD — County and local economic developers expressed concern about businesses on the Island during construction downtown in 2016-17. Mia Purcell, manager for Economic Development for Oxford County, said to members of EnvisionRumford on Thursday, “I know the traffic is still supposed to be going through town, but I think a lot of people, if they […]
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Rumford police log
RUMFORD — The Police Department responded to 116 calls in the past week. * Sept. 1, 8:14 p.m.: Report of a stolen bicycle from Erchles Street. Sgt. James Bernard is investigating. * Sept. 1, 4:28 p.m.: Report of a juvenile assaulted on Cumberland Street. Patrolman Matthew Desroches is following up with the parents of two juveniles. […]
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Bathroom repair bids, Pumpkinfest update on agenda for Rumford board
RUMFORD — Repair of the Hosmer Field bathrooms and the approval of a parade permit for the upcoming Pumpkinfest are among items to be discussed at the Thursday, Sept. 3, Board of Selectmen meeting. The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. in the Rumford Falls Auditorium, and will be preceded by a 6 p.m. executive […]
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Peru board considers splitting clerk’s duties
PERU — The Board of Selectmen and residents Monday discussed the possibility of splitting the town clerk/tax collector/treasurer position into two positions. Near the end of the board meeting, Selectman John Witherell raised the issue, saying, “It’s been awhile since we’ve talked about that, and I know it was something that was up for discussion […]
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Peru board reminds residents of Sept. 1 truck bid vote
PERU — The Board of Selectmen reminded residents Monday evening that a special town meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, to decide whether to put a dump truck out to bid. The meeting will be held at the Town Office. Road Commissioner Joe Roach said the truck is a 1999 Ford […]
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RSU 10 students begin classes Tuesday
DIXFIELD — Some Regional School Unit 10 students will see additional music, art and physical education classes beginning Tuesday, thanks to reinstatement of full-time staff. Four positions in those areas were cut to half time in 2014-15. Nearly two dozen new staff members were greeted Thursday. Students at Meroby Elementary School will see longtime Principal […]
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First days of school in RSU 10
DIXFIELD — A “First day of school” chart printed in the Region and City editions Monday contained incorrect start dates for students in RSU 10. They are: In Byron, Canton, Carthage, Dixfield, Hanover, Mexico, Peru, Roxbury and Rumford, students in grades kindergarten through six and grade nine start Tuesday, Sept. 1. Students in grades seven, […]
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Two injured in Mexico car crash
MEXICO — Police Chief Roy Hodsdon said two men were injured Thursday night when their car crashed and the motor landed across Route 120 from the rest of the car. Darren Jodrey, 21, of Andover was driving south with Craig Richard, 23, of Rumford when he lost control of his 2006 Pontiac, swerved to the […]