MEXICO — The Planning Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, in the Town Office conference room to continue discussion on a curfew ordinance for youths. The issue was brought before the board by Chairman Dan Casey. At its meeting last month, the board agreed to take the first steps in implementing a […]
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MVMS, community participating in Maine and the Civil War
MEXICO — Mountain Valley Middle School students are in the midst of an in-depth study of Maine and the Civil War thanks to a project that involves teachers in several disciplines, the Rumford Historical Society, the Rumford Public Library, and several other community members or groups. The project is under the school’s new Quest program, […]
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Wind developer rep to attend Dixfield board meeting
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen will meet with a representative from a wind energy company on Monday, Oct. 27, to talk about the effect the amended Wind Energy Facility Ordinance would have on wind development in the area. The selectmen meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the Ludden Memorial Library. Patriot Renewables LLC […]
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Few deer tagged on Youth Day in Western Maine, but several in Sabattus
WEST PARIS — After four straight days of rain, Kevin Billings figured deer would be on the move Saturday and provide plenty of opportunity for youngsters on Youth Deer Hunting Day. Billings, who owns J&K Sporting Goods on Route 26 in West Paris, believed he’d have a busy day tagging an anticipated 11 to 14 […]
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Man airlifted to hospital after rollover in Rumford
RUMFORD — A seriously injured Milton Township man was airlifted to a Lewiston hospital Saturday morning after the sport utility vehicle he was driving rolled over into woods off Route 232, police said. John Webb, 55, suffered injuries to his upper body, Rumford police Sgt. James Bernard said on scene. Webb was taken by LifeFlight […]
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Rumford group to launch spending cap petition Nov. 2
RUMFORD — Citing reckless spending by town government as their main reason, a group of residents will try again to put a spending cap before voters. The campaign to get a spending cap in the Rumford Town Charter will be launched by a committee at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, at Sam’s Italian Restaurant off […]
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Gallant cites record in re-election bid
PARIS — Oxford County Sheriff Wayne Gallant is touting his record in his bid for a third term. The 64-year-old lifelong county resident is looking to continue initiatives undertaken over the past eight years, including expanding the department and making it more visible. During his tenure, the Democrat from Rumford said he’s focused on substantiating the […]
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Former deputy, veteran officer running for Oxford County sheriff
PARIS — The Republican challenger in the race for Oxford County sheriff said he embraces common-sense reform that balances tapayers’ security with their wallets. Upton resident Mike Parshall, 54, is seeking the four-year position and said if he is elected taxpayers “are going to feel like the money (they’re) spending translates into better law enforcement.” Becoming sheriff, […]
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Fifth-grade Dirigo Elementary students to lead ‘Red Ribbon’ campaign
PERU — A group of fifth-grade students will participate in a drug awareness campaign at 1:45 p.m. Monday at Dirigo Elementary School, teacher Bethany Poulin said Wednesday. Poulin said she spoke with Barb Radmore, the after-school program coordinator for the Western Foothills Kids Association, about hosting a Red Ribbon campaign. The campaign is the oldest […]