RUMFORD — Mountain Valley High School senior Jared Arsenault said he learned at Tuesday’s Diversity Day that being introduced to differences is an important part of life. “I learned how ignorant people can be toward people who are different,” he said as he prepared to enter a workshop on Lithuanians. He had already attended presentations […]
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Rumford police doing extra patrols over holidays
RUMFORD — Rumford police will do extra patrols through the holiday season and are seeking voluntary compliance to help make roads safer. With the festivities of the holiday season underway, it is important for the community to be aware that Maine has tough liquor and liability laws concerning minors transporting, drinking or having alcoholic beverages, […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Dixfield: Selectmen, 5:30 p.m., Ludden Memorial Library Mexico: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Roxbury: Fire Department, 4:30 p.m., Town Hall Roxbury: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Hall
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Recent fights results in MVHS increasing suspension policy to 10 days
RUMFORD — The number of days a student may be suspended for fighting has been doubled to 10 at Mountain Valley High School. Principal Matt Gilbert said the change is the result of four fights on school grounds during the middle of the month. They involved boys and girls from all grades. He said eight […]
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Rumford, Mexico and Dixfield boards hear different police coverage proposals
RUMFORD — Change is coming. What form it takes among Rumford, Mexico and Dixfield police departments is up to selectmen in all three towns and their town managers. But the ultimate decision rests with the residents and what they’re willing to pay for a level of service. Selectmen from each town voiced those opinions Monday […]
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Peru hires auditor to review Recreation Committee books
PERU — At Monday night’s regular selectmen’s meeting, selectmen agreed to hire an auditor, Warren Smith, to review the books of the former Recreation Committee. Members of the Peruvians for Honest Government have been pushing the selectmen to audit the books to determine if there is enough evidence to pursue legal action against former Recreation […]
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Finny and the flock , turkeys, ignore each other
Finny and the rest of the flock of geese were enjoying themselves at the edge of the garden under a huge pine tree. Suddenly, a flock of at least 24 full-grown turkeys appeared from the woods. But not to worry. It seems that the two species have no quarrel with each other. Finny, as the […]
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Ellis Pond Variety to hold raffle for epilepsy awareness
ROXBURY – For the third consecutive year, Ellis Pond Variety is raffling off a cord of wood this month to raise money for the Epilepsy Foundation of New England. Tickets are $1 each, seven for $5, or 15 for $10, and may be purchased at the store. The cord of wood was donated by Adam […]
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Dixfield selectmen postpone meeting to Nov. 25
DIXFIELD – The Board of Selectmen has postponed its meeting Monday at Ludden Memorial Library so members can attend a meeting between Rumford and Mexico selectmen that night, Town Manager Carlo Puiia said. The Rumford-Mexico boards’ meeting will be at 6 p.m. at the Mexico Town Office. “The Rumford and Mexico boards are going to […]