RUMFORD — After inclement weather forced the River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition to cancel its last two networking meetings, they’re hoping next week’s session is a go. It’s planned for noon Wednesday, Feb. 25, in the community room of the Rumford Public Library. Executive Director Patricia Duguay said Emma Halas-O’Connor, environmental health campaign manager for […]
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More paving projects on tap for Rumford, Mexico
RUMFORD — Paving projects are slated for two sections of South Rumford Road, as well as Andover Road, Wyman Hill Road and Route 5 this year. John Madigan, town manager for Rumford and Mexico, referred to a letter from Jeremy Parker of the Maine Department of Transportation that indicated advertising for bids will take place […]
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Dixfield man expelled while trying to snuff smoking at Rumford Eagles club
RUMFORD — A Dixfield man who launched a crusade last year to outlaw smoking at the largest Eagles club in Maine was recently expelled from the club after a trial. Steve Swan said he was escorted from the club in his cowboy hat “throwing the peace sign” as a room full of members cheered his […]
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Bethel woman charged with domestic assault in Mexico
MEXICO — A Bethel woman suffered minor abrasions late Tuesday night when she was pushed through a glass storm door after attempting to assault a couple at a Chase Avenue home, Mexico police Chief Roy Hodsdon said Wednesday morning. Jennifer Fligg, 36, was charged with domestic assault and arrested by officer Rob Drouin, Hodsdon said. […]
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Money for old Peru school raises questions
PERU — Friends of Peru Elementary School on Tuesday asked the Finance Committee why it voted against recommending a warrant article to provide $10,000 toward maintaining the building in 2015-16. Three years ago, the town voted to rent the school to the group for a minimal fee and to spend no more money on it. […]
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Counties, towns urged to submit snow cleanup costs to state
The governor has until Friday, Feb. 27, to make a formal request to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for reimbursement for costs Maine towns, schools and hospitals incurred during the Jan. 27 blizzard. On Wednesday, Gov. Paul LePage issued a statement urging towns to get their estimates to their county emergency management agencies quickly so […]
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Peru selectmen, Finance Committee vote to place fire station article on June ballot
PERU — The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 Tuesday evening to add an article to the June referendum ballot asking for $10,000 toward tearing down the Worthley Pond Fire Station and replacing it. Board of Selectmen Chairman Lee Merrill brought up the issue with the Finance Committee, which met after selectmen. Merrill said the fire […]
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Rumford selectmen to continue sidewalk discussion at meeting
RUMFORD — Selectmen on Thursday will continue discussion of recommendations to reconstruct downtown sidewalks. Their meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the Rumford Falls Auditorium. In 2014, selectmen voted 3-1 to forgo a bid process and hire Main-Land Development Consultants Inc. of Livermore Falls and its design team, Terrence J. DeWan and Associates of […]
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Healthy Communities challenges River Valley residents to walk 100 miles
RUMFORD — The River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition is challenging residents to walk 100 miles in 100 days in hopes of keeping residents physically and mentally fit. The challenge will kick off with a meet and greet registration at 5:15 p.m. Monday, March 2, at the River Valley Healthy Communities office at 94 River St, […]
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Dixfield man builds fishing shack with tractor-trailer cab
DIXFIELD — Bob Riley loves ice fishing so much that he built a unique fishing shack late last year and parked it on Roxbury Pond in Roxbury. It’s the Dixfield garage and towing service owner’s favorite place to fish with his brother-in-law, Bub Desroches of Dixfield, though neither eats what they catch. Riley, a former […]