PERU — Selectmen announced at their meeting Monday night that a court has denied the appeal of Donald Paradis, who they say violated a town building permit by constructing a two-car garage larger than allowed and making a residence on the second story. Active-Retired Justice Robert Clifford of Oxford County Superior Court in Paris affirmed […]
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Dixfield selectmen pare $5,500 from defeated budget articles
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted Monday evening to pare $5,500 from the two articles that were defeated at the June 10 referendum ballot. Residents voted down the Executive Department budget by a vote of 206-217, while the Code Enforcement budget was voted down 192-210. The proposed Executive Department budget was $297,667, which […]
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Envision Rumford, Gaskyl Productions to host kickoff planning meeting for Pumpkin Fest
RUMFORD — October is still five months away, but local volunteer group Envision Rumford and event-hosting company Gaskyl Productions are already kicking off preparations for the third annual Rumford Pumpkin Fest. Kris Howes, a tattoo artist from InkMaine on Congress Street, who also runs Gaskyl Productions, said that his company is taking over the organization […]
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Summer programs scheduled at Rumford, Mexico schools
DIXFIELD — Two summer programs will be offered at Mountain Valley middle and high schools thanks to the Western Foothills Kids Association and three volunteers passionate about their skills. Association director Barbara Radmore said Full STEAM Ahead will emphasize science, technology, engineering, mathematics and the arts. It will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 […]
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Dixfield board holding special meeting
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday to discuss the two budget articles voted down last week. The June 16 meeting will be held at the Ludden Memorial Library. Voters at the June 10 referendum rejected the Executive Department budget, 206-217, and the Code Enforcement budget, 192-210. […]
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1999 world record shattered for two-man crosscut in debut Rumford lumberjacking contest
RUMFORD — World records in lumberjacking competitions don’t usually happen very often, especially with a two-man crosscut saw cutting through 14- by 14-square-inch white pine. But two men did just that on Saturday at the debut “Chop, Drop & Roll” event at Black Mountain Ski Resort. Jerry Gingras of Errol, N.H., and Richard Jordan of […]
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Audubon seeks volunteers to survey roads
FALMOUTH — The Maine Audubon is seeking volunteers to survey roads in the western part of the state for signs of wildlife crossings. Officials say data collected by volunteers about where, when and how many animals cross roads is the first step in identifying ways to reduce wildlife road mortality. Maine Audubon is looking for […]
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Canton OKs money to rebuild road; rejects five ordinances
CANTON — Voters at Thursday night’s annual town meeting approved spending $400,000 to rebuild a section of Staples Hill Road from Route 108 to Dyke Drive. They also turned down five ordinances for: wind power project, recalling elected officials, dismantling the ice rink, requiring voter approval to spend more than $5,000, and electing a fire […]
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Mexico residents reminded of fireworks law
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen and the police chief are reminding residents that using fireworks in town is illegal and could result in fines. Selectman Reggie Arsenault issued the reminder at Tuesday’s board meeting. “Any court costs incurred by the town can be passed on to anyone charged with firing off fireworks,” he said. […]
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West Paris author reading, signing first novel
RUMFORD — A Rumford writer will do a book reading and signing of her first novel, “Lonely Specks,” at 7 p.m. Friday, June 20. Author Shellie Léger will hold the event at Gone Loco cafe at No View Farm at 855 South Rumford Road in South Rumford. “It is a really well-written book,” cafe owner […]