RUMFORD — United Steel Workers Local 900 has invited the public to attend and observe Workers’ Memorial Day, Sunday, April 27. It will be held from 11 a.m. to noon at the Local 900 Union Hall on Route 108 in Rumford’s Smith Crossing neighborhood. “There will be a short service to remember all workers everywhere […]
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Rumford board approves six ordinance amendments
RUMFORD — During two ordinance hearings this month, selectmen approved placing six amendments before town meeting voters in June. The first tweak involves the Finance Committee’s need for flexibility in scheduling its meetings. Residents at the town meeting last year voted this down, but then they voted most articles down “without apparent reasoning,” Town Manager […]
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Rumford to host autism awareness training April 30
RUMFORD — A federal probation officer will offer training on autism spectrum disorders from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 30. April is National Autism Awareness Month. Matt Brown, a 25-year veteran of state and federal law enforcement agencies, will provide the training to first responders, medical providers, community members, educators and court officials, at […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, River Valley, The Franklin Journal
River Valley group making quilts, gift bags for children sent to foster homes
DIXFIELD — Eight women and one man from the River Valley have been working for a year making quilts and fabric gift bags for children placed in foster homes. The nine are members of the Dixfield chapter of It’s My Very Own — Bags of Love. On Wednesday, they were getting ready to deliver their […]
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Rumford offers free curbside pickup for Spring Cleanup
RUMFORD — The townwide spring cleanup starts Monday, April 28, and ends Friday, May 9, and is free to residents. All items must be placed behind the curb by 6 a.m. April 28, for residents from Holyoke Avenue to Falmouth Street, Swain Road, Isthmus Road, Highland Park, Swift River Park and the Virginia neighborhood, according […]
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Dixfield voters to decide on budget recommendations at annual town meeting
DIXFIELD — Residents will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at Dirigo High School for the annual town meeting. Spending recommendations from the Board of Selectmen and the Budget Committee will be presented. After last year’s town meeting, a straw poll indicated the majority of residents preferred to vote on the budget at the […]
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RSU 10 board proposes $37.1 million budget
PERU — The RSU 10 board agreed on a $37.1 million budget Wednesday night, coming to within about $600,000 of its goal of $36.5 million for 2014-15. An official vote on the budget will be held at the April 28 board meeting at Dirigo High School. To reach the $37.1 million mark, 44 full-time equivalent […]
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‘Rock stars’ expected at New England Mineral Conference in Newry
NEWRY — Details for next month’s second annual New England Mineral Conference are fast becoming crystallized. The event will be held from May 9-11 at the Grand Summit Resort & Conference Center at Sunday River Ski Resort in Newry. There is still time to meet the April 28 deadline for early registration and save $5, […]
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Group home director urges commissioners to keep shelter
PARIS — The only all-male homeless shelter in Oxford County may be forced to close if county commissioners decide not to renew a lease for the space with Rumford Group Homes, according to the nonprofit’s executive director, Alan Monier. The shelter is on the second floor of a county-owned, two-story house on Western Avenue. Offices […]
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‘Tax Day’ rally set May 4 in Lewiston
LEWISTON — Maine Taxpayers United will hold its annual Tax Day Rally on Sunday, May 4, at the Franco American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar St. Doors will be open by 1:30 p.m; program begins at 2 p.m. Former Republican state Rep. Beth O’Connor, chairwoman of Maine Taxpayers United, will preside. The public is invited to attend. Guest speakers […]