PERU — Hundreds of students at Dirigo Elementary School were rewarded for their good behavior with a day of arts and crafts Friday. The 320 students in grades kindergarten through five participated in 20 activities, learning from and working with teachers and several community members. It was their reward for meeting the school’s expectations through its […]
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Former Rumford town manager Puiia hired to lead Dixfield
DIXFIELD — Carlo Puiia, Rumford’s former longtime tax collector and its town manager of more than four years, was hired as Dixfield town manager, Angela M. Varnum, deputy treasurer and payroll administrator, said Friday morning. Varnum said selectmen held a special meeting Thursday night and entered an executive session before coming out and voting to […]
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Dirigo Middle School administration plan unveiled
DIXFIELD — RSU 10 Superintendent Craig King announced a tentative plan Wednesday night to reduce administration of the T.W. Kelley Dirigo Middle School by having Dirigo High School administrators cover those duties. The plan is expected to go into effect prior to the beginning of the 2014-15 school year. It’s the result of eliminating the […]
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Friends of Rumford Library hosting annual book, plant sale
RUMFORD — The Friends of Rumford Public Library will host its annual book and plant sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at the Rumford Public Library to raise money for programs. Member Anne Wood said the volunteer group has been holding the sale for around 10 years. “It’s definitely our major […]
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Hearing on RSU 10 budget veers into talk of combining schools
DIXFIELD — A hearing on the proposed RSU 10 budget Thursday night quickly turned into a discussion about making major changes to the schools that some believed could save money and improve learning. Deb Carver, a teacher in the district, wanted to know whether there is any serious discussion about having one high school to […]
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Hundreds show up for third annual Mexico Cruise-In
MEXICO — For the third consecutive year, the skies were blue and cloud-free for the Mexico Cruise-In Thursday evening behind the Town Hall and Fire Station. Although the Cruise-In was not scheduled to begin until 5 p.m., there were already dozens of residents strolling through the parking lot while owners were still setting up their […]
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Chapman made no plea
RUMFORD — A story published on the front page Thursday should have said Randall J. Chapman of Rumford did not enter a plea via a video link between Lewiston District Court and the Oxford County Jail in Paris. Also, he is scheduled to appear in Oxford County Superior Court in Paris on Sept. 2, whether […]
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Rumford police aggressively target underage drinking
RUMFORD — The Police Department has received grant money from River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition and the Maine Office of Substance Abuse to better enforce underage drinking laws, Chief Stacy Carter said Wednesday in a news release. “We will take an aggressive stance, along with other area agencies, to reduce the amount of underage drinking […]
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Rumford police chief: Second detective needed
RUMFORD — The increase in the proposed police department budget of $779,342 for 2014-15 is due to the request to bring back the detective’s position lost last year, Chief Stacy Carter said Wednesday in a news release. With budget cuts last year, the positions of a police detective and an administrative officer were eliminated. “The […]
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Jeremy Grignon is Student of the Year at Region 9
MEXICO — Jeremy Grignon said he was honored and surprised to be named the Career and Technical Education Student of the Year at Region 9 School of Applied Technology. “I was excited and honored to even be nominated,” the 18-year-old Dirigo High School student said. He is the son of John and Mary Grignon of […]