PERU — A certified letter sent to the former chairman of the Recreation Committee seeking an accounting of Recreation Department funds has been returned undelivered. On Monday, selectmen Chairman Jim Pulsifer said he will contact the town’s attorney to determine what legal recourse the town has to obtain enough information to account for the funds. […]
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Bethel, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Bethel selectmen postpone discussion on adding streetlights
BETHEL — The Board of Selectmen voted Monday to postpone discussion on whether to consider installing more streetlights in the village. Town Manager Jim Doar said he and Robin Zinchuk, executive director of the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce, recently drove around town to gauge the best way to illuminate the village. “This is in […]
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Bethel, Oxford Hills, River Valley
SAD 44, Andover subcommittees to discuss options for Andover Elementary School
BETHEL — The SAD 44 board decided Monday to set up a subcommittee to explore options for the Andover Elementary School. Superintendent David Murphy said Andover selectmen are expected to either serve as a subcommittee or appoint others. They would meet with a SAD 44 comprised of Murphy, Woodstock board member Marcel Polak and Bethel […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Lewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Buckfield shooting case goes to trial this week
PARIS — The case of a Buckfield man accused of shooting his girlfriend in the face during a fight at their house in April 2013 is expected to go to trial this week. Scott Ackley, 41, was indicted in August on aggravated assault, domestic violence reckless conduct and domestic assault charges. He was arrested April 8, […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, River Valley
RSU 10 budget schedule announced
DIXFIELD — RSU 10 directors Monday night heard a tentative schedule for developing the 2014-15 budget and a discussion about the needs of younger students. Superintendent Craig King said he believes the board will hold the budget at this year’s amount of $35.6 million. The tentative schedule of budget meetings is: * Jan. 27, board […]
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Joint Rumford, Mexico meeting postponed
RUMFORD — A joint workshop of the Rumford and Mexico boards of selectmen that was scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, has been postponed. A new meeting date has not yet been scheduled. The Rumford selectmen will hold their regularly scheduled meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16.
Posted inBethel, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Rain, ice storms hamper Nordic ski centers in Western Maine
NEWRY — Tuesday’s rain that began at noon at The Outdoor Center, a Nordic ski and snowshoe nonprofit, didn’t hinder public recreation. But across Western Maine, several Nordic centers closed due to inclement weather and recent ice storms. “We’re doing pretty good right now,” said Maggie Loré, an employee at The Outdoor Center. “Two women […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Natural gas may be coming to some RSU 10 schools
DIXFIELD — Energy costs for RSU 10 may decline significantly within the next couple of years if lines proposed by Maine Natural Gas come to the Rumford area. District buildings, grounds and transportation director Kenny Robbins told the school board Monday night that he and board Chairman Jerry Wiley met last week with four natural […]
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Peru driver with with criminal speeding, eluding police
MEXICO – A Peru man was charged with speeding, after leading police on a chase down Roxbury Road into Byron on Saturday morning. Police Chief Roy Hodsdon said Shawn Arsenault, 25, is charged with attempting to elude an officer, criminal speeding and driving to endanger. Hodsdon said Arsenault was driving down Roxbury Road when a […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Mexico: Mexico Sewer District Board of Trustees, 4:30 p.m., Town Hall Mexico: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Roxbury: Capital Roads and Budget Committee, 5 p.m., Town Office Roxbury: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Wednesday Newry: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office Thursday Bethel: Bingham Forest Authority, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Roxbury: Planning Board, 6 […]