MEXICO — An ATV purchase for the Police Department and opening bids on town properties are on the agenda for Tuesday evening’s selectmen meeting. The Police Department sold its 2003 Arctic Cat ATV for $1,500 and placed the funds in a reserve account to help cover the cost of a newer ATV. “Our plan right […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were listed at the Oxford County Jail: * Melissa L. Johnson, 38, of Oxford, failure to pay fines, 3:10 p.m. June 5 in Paris by Fryeburg Police Department. * Christie Lee Thetonia, 33, of Rumford, burglary, theft, 11:16 p.m. June 5 in Rumford by Rumford Police Department. * Thorin L. Walton, 40, of Rumford, […]
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Rumford man in critical condition after Harrison motorcycle crash
HARRISON (AP) — A 73-year-old Maine man was seriously injured when his motorcycle struck a turning truck. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office says Stanwood Horne of Rumford was riding his motorcycle on Norway Road in Harrison on Saturday afternoon when the collision occurred. Authorities said Horne didn’t see the truck was making a right turn […]
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Tonight’s agenda
Franklin Jay: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Oxford Hills Sumner: Fire Department Auxiliary, 6 p.m., Town Office River Valley Dixfield: RSU 10 retiring teacher reception, 5 p.m., Dirigo High School Dixfield: RSU 10 Board of Directors, 6:30 p.m., Dirigo High School Peru: Planning Board, 5 p.m., Town Office Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office
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Six Rumford selectmen candidates say how they would grow Rumford’s economy if elected
RUMFORD — Voters going to the polls on Tuesday will be asked to elect two people to fill three-year terms on the Board of Selectmen. Six candidates are vying for the positions, including two incumbents: Jeff Sterling and Jolene Lovejoy. The candidates are Candice Casey, James Windover, Mark Belanger, and Patrick Ryan. All were asked […]
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Five vying for two seats on Mexico board
MEXICO — Five residents are vying for two seats on the Board of Selectmen in Tuesday’s elections. Voting will take place from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 10, at the Calvin B. Lyons Hall in the Town Office. Along with the state primary ballot will be one for the 2014-15 town budget. Incumbent Peter […]
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RSU 10 receives $300,000 for after-school program
DIXFIELD — RSU 10 has learned it will get a new 21st Century federal grant for after-school programs at Dirigo Elementary School in Peru and Mountain Valley Middle School in Mexico. Barbara Radmore, director of the Western Foothills Kids Association and grant writer, said the district will receive $300,000 a year for three years. “The […]
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Rumford board hires engineering firm to plan sidewalk improvements for downtown
RUMFORD — Selectmen voted 3-1 Thursday night to forgo the bid process and hire a Livermore Falls firm and its Yarmouth design team to engineer plans to revitalize downtown. Envision Rumford President Jennifer Kreckel gave the board a proposal of services from Main-Land Development Consultants Inc. and landscape architect Terrance J. DeWan of Terrence J. […]
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Dirigo High School graduates 85 seniors
DIXFIELD — Upward of 2,000 people watched 85 Dirigo High School seniors graduate Friday evening in the school gym. After the seniors marched into the gym, led by ushers Ellen Wainwright and Tyler Frost, and were seated on a stage, senior Lindsy Crutchfield gave her “Dirigo Magic” speech. “Each individual sitting behind me has one […]
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Wells Fargo offers building, demolition money to Rumford
RUMFORD — Selectmen learned Thursday night that Wells Fargo foreclosed on a building at 127 Washington St. and wanted to give it to Rumford, along with money to demolish it. Town Manager John Madigan brought the matter up during his report and sought direction from the board on what to tell Wells Fargo. He said […]