PARIS — The following arrests were booked at the Oxford County Jail in Paris: Jennifer J. Baker, 26, Paris, failure to pay fines, Oct. 3 10:33 p.m., Paris, Paris Police Department. Keith M. Behan, 37, Greenwood, aggravated assault, criminal mischief, obstructing the reporting of a crime, Oct. 6, 2:28 a.m., Greenwood, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. Joseph […]
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Mexico’s annual Night of Appreciation banquet set for Oct. 8
MEXICO — The town will hold its annual Night of Appreciation banquet at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, in the Recreation Center, town secretary Sheryl Briggs said Friday. The event recognizes “all the hard work and dedication of all employees, volunteers, committee members and organizations that have been involved in our community for the past […]
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Rumford board OK’s additional $24,300 for sidewalk plans
RUMFORD — Selectmen unanimously voted Thursday night to appropriate $24,300 to expand the scope of the Congress Street Sidewalk Improvement Project to the whole downtown area. But they didn’t arrive at that decision immediately. It took considerable discussion after businesswoman Jennifer Nichols presented the request. Nichols and her husband, Brian, own and operate Brian’s Bistro, […]
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Bureau of Veterans Services looking for wounded, KIA veterans for November ceremony
RUMFORD — State Rep. Sheryl Briggs said Friday that she is looking for the names of veterans who were wounded or killed during World War II, the Korean War or the Vietnam War so they can be recognized at a Veterans Day ceremony. Briggs said the ceremony is planned for Saturday, Nov. 8, at the […]
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Rumford board starts eviction process for Prospect Ave. town-owned apartment
RUMFORD — Selectmen voted unanimously Thursday night to have the town attorney start the eviction process for two tenants living in a tax-acquired building on Prospect Avenue. The tenants, who are not being named, are aware of their predicament at 566 Prospect Ave., and are trying to find housing, fire Chief Bob Chase Jr. said. […]
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Rumford Grange to hold petting zoo, craft fair on Oct. 11
RUMFORD — For the second time this year, the Rumford Grange is setting up a petting zoo for children to enjoy a variety of animals. Grange member Methyl Park said it will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, in conjunction with a craft fair. Park said their first petting zoo […]
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Rumford board, fire chief clarify consolidation meeting update comment
RUMFORD — Selectmen repeatedly assured former longtime Selectman Jim Thibodeau on Thursday night that they have no intention of preventing residents from having any say in ongoing consolidation talks with Mexico. Thibodeau said he was upset about a quote from the Sept. 23 meeting between Rumford and Mexico selectmen and consolidation consultant Don Jutton, president […]
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Hanover library to host annual Celebration of Fall on Oct. 11
HANOVER — The Gardner Roberts Memorial Library will host its sixth annual Celebration of Fall from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, with live music, crafts and food. Proceeds will go toward maintaining the library, a one-room building constructed in 1895. It’s beside the Hanover Town Office and is open four days a […]
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Region 9 instructor tells of nationwide truck-driver shortage
MEXICO — Truck driving instructor Eddy Naples told the Region 9 School of Applied Technology board Wednesday night that the state and the country have a shortage of truck drivers. He said the Maine Department of Transportation and various school districts, including RSU 10 in Rumford and nearby RSU 9 in Farmington, are always looking […]
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Region 9 technical school working on class scheduling
MEXICO — Administration and staff at the Region 9 School of Applied Technology are hoping schedules can be adjusted so more high school students can take vocational classes. The Region 9 school and Telstar Regional High School in Bethel operate on a semester schedule for the school year, while Mountain Valley High School in Rumford […]