CANTON — A former volunteer firefighter who died last month helped the Fire Department get two medic bags needed to help save lives. After Norman A. Vashaw, 88, passed away on May 10, his family asked that people wanting to buy flowers for his funeral service and visiting hours to make contributions in his name […]
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Wind project for Dixfield years off; Carthage project under construction
CARTHAGE — Tuesday’s recount in Dixfield that reversed the wind ordinance vote — allowing wind projects to be built in town — spawned rumors that Patriot Renewables was fast-tracking one in. People who started the rumors said all of those oversized turbine tower sections and gigantic blades that drivers see being hauled west along Routes […]
Posted inOxford Hills, River Valley
River Valley students getting free meals
DIXFIELD — All 1,258 students at Mountain Valley High and Middle schools, and Rumford and Meroby elementary schools will receive free breakfasts and lunches when classes resume in the fall. Regional School Unit 10 nutrition director Jeanne Lapointe said that under the federal Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, 98 percent of the students qualify, based on […]
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Canton appeals board meeting
CANTON — The newly formed Canton Board of Appeals will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 27, in the Town Office to elect a chairman, vice chairman and secretary, Administrator Scotty Kilbreth said Thursday afternoon by email.
Posted inRiver Valley
Andover outdoor concert set for Friday
ANDOVER — The second Andover Summer Concert Series will continue at 6 p.m. Friday, June 26, at the Town Common. The series began last year after resident and business owner Pete Coolidge realized the monthly jam session between him and his friends could entertain the community. “I’ve done a couple of benefits for people over […]
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Mustang destroyed by fire in East Andover
ANDOVER — Eight Andover firefighters responded to a fully involved car fire Wednesday evening that destroyed a 2012 Mustang owned by Mark Folland, fire Chief Justin Tibbetts said. Tibbetts said Folland had parked the car on the lawn at 649 East Andover Road in East Andover, listening to music on the radio for most of […]
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Andover code officer closes ice cream parlor
ANDOVER — Following a lengthy discussion at Tuesday night’s selectmen meeting, Code Enforcement Officer Robert Folsom Sr. issued a stop-work order for a septic system at Kate’s Kones, immediately shutting down the ice cream parlor. Kate’s Kones, operated by Isaac and Kate Mills, opened on Father’s Day, June 13, 2013, at 52 Main St. Town […]
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Rumford selectmen: Continue consolidation talks
RUMFORD — Setting goals and regionalizing services were topics for the Board of Selectmen last week at the first meeting since the June 9 town budget vote and election of board member Peter Chase. “I think regionalization is on everyone’s mind,” Board of Selectmen Chairman Brad Adley said. Selectman Frank DiConzo asked the board to […]
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Andover board updated on library matters
ANDOVER — Selectmen learned Tuesday night that the Andover Public Library will offer a story time at 1 p.m. Wednesdays starting July 8. They are looking for children ages 4 through 7 to participate, Director Janet Farrington said. “We’re really hoping for a good turnout,” she said. She said some sessions will include music or […]