RUMFORD — Class of 2015 President Corbin Arsenault told the hundreds gathered for the graduation of Mountain Valley High School’s 71 seniors Thursday evening that they are much different now than when they were freshmen. “We have had the most diverse time,” Corbin said. “We’ve seen schedule changes, two vice principals, and many, many buckets,” […]
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Canton tax rate to drop after town meeting
CANTON — Town meeting voters will pay less in taxes this year, thanks to a proposed municipal budget that came in lower than last year’s budget and a reduction in the school assessment, Administrator Scotty Kilbreth said Wednesday afternoon. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11. A 14-question referendum election will […]
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Peru residents to vote on $997,685 budget at June 9 polls
PERU — Residents will vote on a $997,685 municipal budget on the June 9 referendum ballot. The polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Town Office. Town Clerk Vera Parent said the town’s budget, which includes Oxford County’s assessment, is $39,329 more than the previous year. Article 4 asks if […]
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Rumford police log
Charegs The following will be arraigned on July 13 in 11th District Court: * Christopher Touchette, 30, of Rumford, aggravated trafficking in Percocet, 1:52 p.m. June 1. He was released on $4,000 unsecured bail. * John Robichaud, 50, of Rumford, operating under the influence, 12:51 a.m. May 30 on Waldo Street. He was released on […]
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Region 9 board approves wage hikes, hires culinary arts instructor
MEXICO — Vocational Region 9’s school board on Wednesday unanimously OK’d 2 percent raises for several staff members. The raises were included in the School of Applied Technology’s budget approved by voters last month. The board also hired former office administrator Deborah Nokes as instructor for the new culinary arts program. Those receiving hourly wage […]
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Andover board discusses winter, summer roads with county administrator
ANDOVER — Selectmen met at length with Oxford County Administrator Scott Cole Tuesday night in the first of a few meetings to determine topics that need to be addressed by commissioners and town officials. The discussion was mostly based on what Andover can do for the county in its unorganized territories of East B Hill […]
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Ducklings join the backyard coop
A chorus of loud chirping is heard from behind the door of the duck coop. Twelve fuzzy, brown khaki Campbell ducklings have joined a somewhat mystified Millie, who for the past few days has been all alone. This past weekend, another predatory raccoon crawled on top of the coop and found a narrow slit to […]
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Rumford Community Home, Rotary Club organize Alzheimer’s fundraiser
RUMFORD — The Rumford Community Home and River Valley Rotary Club are working together to organize a barbecue and yard sale to raise money for the Maine Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. The barbecue and yard sale, scheduled for Friday, June 26, will last from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Residents will be able to […]
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Oxford County Sheriff’s Office
PARIS — The Oxford County Sheriff’s Office responded to 198 calls from May 26 to June 1. Among them were: * At about 11 p.m. May 30, Deputy Nathan Bowie and Paris police officer William Grover responded to a domestic disturbance on Stearns Hill Road in West Paris. On arrival, Bowie said family members told […]