DIXFIELD — Regional School Unit 10 Superintendent Craig King told directors recently that the new trimester system at Mountain Valley High School is not the reason for the seemingly low enrollment of its students at the Region 9 School of Applied Technology. Other factors are involved, he said. Principal Matt Gilbert agreed. “We’ve always had […]
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Police investigate Naples crashes, arrest driver
NAPLES – A Casco woman was charged with driving while intoxicated late Friday after a trio of crashes involving three cars and a house were reported over a span of minutes. At about 8:30 p.m., Cumberland County Sheriff’s officials received several reports of a driver headed east on Route 302 on the wrong side of […]
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Hundreds of books sold at Rumford Oktoberfest literacy project
RUMFORD — Hundreds of books were sold for a dime to a quarter each Saturday during the five-hour Oktoberfest literacy project and craft fair at the Rumford Armory. Volunteers with the River Valley Rotary Club and Hope Association hold the annual event to increase adult literacy, Joe Sirois said during a break from selling books. […]
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Rumford board OKs hiring police detective
RUMFORD — Selectmen voted 3-2 Thursday night to rehire a former Rumford police officer to fill a detective position. The opening was created in the spring when the board added $50,000 to the police budget. Voters approved it at town meeting in June. Peter Casey, a Marine Corps reservist, may start the job as early […]
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Mahoosuc Land Trust seeks input on online survey for future planning
BETHEL — As part of its strategic planning process, the Mahoosuc Land Trust is seeking input on its online survey about the land trust’s future priorities. Trust spokeswoman Jolan Ippolito said Thursday in a news release that they are seeking comment from residents in central Oxford County and eastern Coos County in New Hampshire. She […]
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Rumford board reappoints three to Charter Commission
RUMFORD — Selectmen on Thursday night heard about progress the Charter Commission has made and received a preliminary report from the panel. They also voted to reappoint three members whose one-year term expired Oct. 1. But they did not move to extend the terms of elected commission members as previously requested, because that wasn’t on […]
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Maine Poet Laureate to visit Rumford Library on Oct. 23
RUMFORD — The Rumford Public Library is inviting Maine Poet Laureate Wesley McNair to read from his new book of poetry at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 23 in the Rumford Public Library community room. “We’re honored to be the first audience, after Portland, to hear Wes McNair read from his new work,” Library Director Luke Sorensen […]
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Hope Association, Rotarians host breakfast, craft fair
RUMFORD — The Hope Association will host a pancake breakfast and craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, as part of the River Valley Rotary Club’s Oktoberfest celebration. Hope Association employee Sally Theriault said the proceeds will be split between the two groups. “The Rotary Club uses their half of the […]
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Rumford board to hold hearing on new state amounts for general assistance
RUMFORD — Selectmen will hold a public hearing on general assistance ordinance amendments at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, in Rumford Falls Auditorium. Agenda items include a request from Stephen Shearer for redeeming his former property at 16 Free St.; an update from the Charter Commission and submission of its preliminary report; and approval to […]