MEXICO — A local man was injured Saturday when he went head first over the handlebars of his ATV as it hit an embankment at his home on Backkingdom Road, police Chief Roy Hodsdon said Monday. Matthew Burgess, 50, was taken to Rumford Hospital, Hodsdon said. Police responded to a report of an ATV accident […]
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Engine brake usage, wind ordinance to be discussed in Dixfield
DIXFIELD — Discussion on use of engine brakes and legal opinions on the town’s wind energy ordinance are on the agenda for selectmen at 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 14, at Ludden Memorial Library. Last month, selectmen began discussing whether to prohibit engine brake use during specific times. Police Chief Richard Pickett said he received complaints […]
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Andover businessman organizes concerts on the Common
ANDOVER — A local hardware store owner is inviting residents to attend free concerts from 6 to 8 p.m. every other Friday until Sept. 5 at the Andover Town Common. Pete Coolidge, who owns Pete’s Hardware with his wife, Wanda, said this is the first year he has organized a summer concert series, although he […]
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Canton board chooses chairman
CANTON — The Board of Selectmen held its organizational meeting Thursday, electing Donald Hutchins as chairman and choosing the committees and departments members will oversee. Hutchins chose to oversee the Planning Board and the Budget Committee. Mac Ray took the Recreation Department, Parks and Trails, and Sewer. Russell Adams chose the Fire Department and Brian […]
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Consultant advises Rumford, Mexico about combining services
RUMFORD – A consultant studying consolidating services for Mexico and Rumford told officials Thursday night that the biggest obstacles are tradition, political will and resistance to change. Don Jutton, president of Municipal Resources of New Hampshire, which was hired to do the study, also told members of the consolidation subcommittees and others at the Rumford […]
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Roxbury ATV Riders hosting annual Christmas in July event Saturday, July 12
ROXBURY — For the eighth consecutive year, the Roxbury ATV Riders are bringing a little bit of Christmas spirit to the River Valley region through its annual Christmas in July ride Saturday, July 12. Club President Mike Worthley said the ride, along with the club’s annual Mystery Night Ride in June, are the club’s most […]
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Correction: Voting at Rumford Falls Auditorium
RUMFORD – A story published on Page B1 of the River Valley edition Thursday should have said voting on the General Assistance budget July 22 will be held at the Rumford Falls Auditorium. It was a reporting error.
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SAD 44 withdrawal petition presented to Newry board
NEWRY — Selectmen on Monday received a petition asking for a town vote on whether to pursue creating a withdrawal plan from SAD 44. The petition, with 22 signatures, was submitted by resident Jim Sysko. The board must schedule a public hearing and a referendum vote on whether to enter a formal withdrawal plan process, […]
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Rumford to delay building demolition because of asbestos
RUMFORD — Town Manager John Madigan told the Board of Selectmen on Wednesday evening that the town will have to delay tearing down a building on Waldo Street because of asbestos discovered in one room. “While the building was being assessed, it was discovered that somewhere in the house, there’s a 9- by 12-foot room […]