MEXICO — After spending a few years sandwiched between Congress Street and River Road in Rumford, the River Valley Farmers Market has found a new home at the Region 9 parking lot on Route 2. Market president Jessica Roy, who runs Roy’s Family Farm with her husband, Matthew, and her children, has served as president […]
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Correction: Andover Olde Home Days parade to be held Saturday
ANDOVER — A story published on Page B1 of Monday’s Region edition about Andover Olde Home Days Celebration should have stated that the parade will be held on Saturday, Aug. 2. It was a reporting error.
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Mt. Abram Ski Resort to began repairs on main chairlift
GREENWOOD — Mt. Abram Ski Resort is planning to begin repairs on their main chairlift after an inspection earlier in the year uncovered a worn bearing, General Manager Dave Scanlan said in a news release Monday. On March 22, during a daily inspection of the resort’s machinery, employees discovered that the main bearing on the […]
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Peru selectmen discuss dog attacks
PERU — Selectmen discussed vicious dogs at their regular Monday night meeting. Residents Jim Gallagher and David Briggs reported to town officials that they had been attacked by one of two belligerent dogs belonging to Steve Fuller on Stage Coach Road. Selectman Jim Pulsifer said that Maine law requires that dogs be under their owner’s […]
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Cause yet to be determined in Rumford train derailment
RUMFORD — After a week of investigating, a cause has yet to be determined for the six rail cars that slipped off the tracks on the evening of July 11 on Route 108 in Rumford, said Cynthia Scarano, the Pan Am Railways vice president of human resources. The trains, which are part of Pan Am […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Mexico: Sewer District Trustees, 4:30 p.m., Town Office Mexico, Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Roxbury: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Rumford: Polls open, General Assistance budget. 8 a.m., Municipal auditorium Woodstock: Selectmen, 5 p.m., conference room Wednesday Bethel: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office Thursday Bethel: Recreation Board, 7 p.m., Town Office Roxbury: Planning […]
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Reporter query: Your close call
Head-on car crashes are, unfortunately, on the rise in Maine, according to police. We’d like to hear about any close calls you’ve had. Tell us the time of day, time of year, stretch of road and what happened. Why do you think they’re happening more? Please include your name, hometown and contact information and send […]
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Andover Olde Home Days set for Aug. 1-3
ANDOVER — The Andover Olde Home Days Celebration is scheduled to take place Friday to Sunday, Aug. 1 to 3, with a number of new events, committee co-chairwoman Vickie Meisner said Friday afternoon. Meisner, who co-chairs the event with her husband, Marshall, said the committee attempted to find a few new things for residents to […]
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Rumford voters to decide on General Assistance budget Tuesday
RUMFORD — Residents will vote Tuesday, July 22, on whether to approve a revised General Assistance budget. The polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Rumford Falls Auditorium. Voters rejected the original recommendation of $93,406 at the June 10 town meeting referendum. On June 19, selectmen unanimously approved a budget […]
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Ludden Library to host arts and crafts day, magic show
DIXFIELD — The Ludden Memorial Library is hosting its last two summer reading programs at 2 p.m. July 22 and 29, librarian Peggy Malley said Thursday morning. Malley said that the library is planning to host an Arts and Crafts event July 22, where children will craft glowing firefly bug jars. “Every year, we do […]