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 […]
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Man charged with stealing $800 in merchandise from Mexico Walmart
MEXICO — Police said a Mexico man charged with stealing nearly $800 in groceries and merchandise from the Mexico Walmart remained in a Paris jail Thursday. Following a traffic stop Wednesday night and vehicle search on Highland Terrace, Mexico police officer Josh Aylward arrested Shawn D. Hodge, 34, of 16 Osgood Ave., at 10:28 p.m. […]
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East Dixfield Post Office may be closed or its weekly hours reduced
EAST DIXFIELD — Depending on the results of a U.S. Postal Service survey, the service may close its East Dixfield Post Office or reduce the weekly office hours. Those results will be made public by Postal Service officials at the post office at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 22. Even if it remains open with limited hours, […]
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Andover ‘senior’ art group to hold art show during Andover Old Home Days
ANDOVER — Wendy Hutchins and her Andover neighbor Pam Berry are excited about next month’s two-day Andover Old Home Days event. The pair and other “senior” artists, as they call themselves, paint together weekly. The group will convene an art show from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, and from 9 a.m. to 3 […]
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River Valley residents in shock over deaths, injuries in Brewer accident
MEXICO — River Valley residents reacted with shock and disbelief Wednesday morning to the deaths of a Rumford couple and the serious injuries of a Mexico couple in a head-on collision in Brewer on Tuesday. Police said Joseph Richard, 76, of Mexico, was traveling west on Route 9 when his vehicle crossed the centerline and […]
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Dixfield residents hear details on $1.8M road, sewer, water project at public hearing
DIXFIELD — Several residents from Pine, North and High streets heard engineers with A.E. Hodsdon Engineers of Waterville on Wednesday evening speak about the $1.8 million upgrade to water, sewer and drainage systems on six streets this summer. Al Hodsdon, engineer of the upgrade, said he is hoping to have the plans solidified for the […]
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Black Mountain plans fundraisers
RUMFORD — Black Mountain Ski Resort on Wednesday announced several fundraisers this summer. Hit the Track for Black 5K is scheduled for 8 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, at Hosmer Field. The race was started by Curtis Gauvin and Avery and Riley Sevigny of Rumford to raise money for Black Mountain after it was forced to […]
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Dixfield police Chief says engine brake signs ‘not enforceable’
DIXFIELD — Police chief Richard Pickett informed the Board of Selectmen on Monday evening that the June 23 vote to place two signs on Route 2 prohibiting the use of engine brakes from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. was not enforceable. Last month, selectmen began discussing whether to prohibit engine brake use during specific times. […]
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Rumford bridge over Androscoggin River inspected
“It doesn’t mean anything’s wrong,” Haggan said on Wednesday. “It’s just our annual bridge safety inspection.”
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Rumford police log
RUMFORD — The following arrests were logged by the Police Department: Charges * Chloe L. Brown, 18, Rumford, domestic assault, 2:37 p.m. July 14 on Whippoorwill Road. She was released on $800 unsecured bail and will be arraigned on Sept. 2 in 11th District Court. * Scott Mills, 49, Rumford, operating under the influence (second […]