BETHEL — The Family Fishing Festival and the Maine Service Centers Coalition are among the items to be discussed during Monday night’s selectmen’s meeting at the Bethel Town Hall. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. The selectmen will discuss whether to approve the use of Angevine Pond for the annual Family Fishing Festival. The festival, […]
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RSU 9 board to get update on budget
FARMINGTON — RSU 9 Superintendent Mike Cormier plans to give an overview of the budget situation to school board members when they meet Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the Mt. Blue High School. “I am going to give an overview of our current financial situation and what I perceive to be issues we will face in […]
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Snowstorm wallops Maine
RUMFORD — Nemo proved no problem for Rumford Public Works crews who began removing about 10 inches from the downtown as the much-ballyhooed snowstorm was winding down Saturday. But areas closer to the brunt of the storm, including Lewiston, Portland and Gorham, were walloped with more than 2 feet, according to the National Weather Service […]
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RSU 10 board to tackle facility changes Monday
DIXFIELD — The RSU 10 board will take a look at several short-term proposed facility changes on Monday, as well as decide whether to offer a retirement incentive program for teachers in an effort to reduce district costs. The regular board meeting begins at 6:30 p.m., Monday, in the community room of Dirigo High School. […]
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Animosity surrounds move to recall all selectmen in Peru
PERU — On Monday night, citizens will gather for a public hearing to discuss the recall of five selectmen, comprising the entire Board of Selectmen. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. and will be held at the Dirigo Elementary School, Route 108. This is the first exercise of the town’s recall ordinance, which was overwhelmingly […]
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Rumford Elks Lodge hosting fundraiser for children’s cancer program
RUMFORD — The Rumford Elks Lodge will host a fundraiser from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 8 to help raise money for the Maine Children’s Cancer Program. Elks Lodge member Pam Poulin said she was asked by Ann White, the exalted ruler for the Rumford Elks Lodge, to organize a fundraiser. “We decided with all […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: Arthur L. Abbott, 46, of Sumner, operating under the influence, Feb. 6 by Maine State Police. Andrew M. Deam Jr., 22, of Paris, violation of bail condition, Feb. 6 by Norway Police Department. Matthew J. Sumner, 36, of Otisfield, domestic violence assault, Feb. 6 at Oxford […]
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Rumford board opts to repair damaged sanding truck
RUMFORD — After much discussion Thursday night, selectmen voted 4-1 to buy the town’s wrecked sanding truck back from the insurance company and repair the damage. Selectmen Brad Adley, Jeremy Volkernick, Jeff Sterling and Chairman Greg Buccina based their decision on Adley’s research that the engine wasn’t damaged in the Dec. 9 accident. Selectman Jolene […]
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Dixfield police log
DIXFIELD — The Dixfield Police Department responded to 40 complaints over the last two weeks. Among the complaints were the following: * On Feb. 4, a Dixfield resident reported an attempted scam. According to Sgt. Jeff Howe of the Dixfield Police Department, many residents are falling victim to a scam that involves an unknown person […]
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Rumford man pleads not guilty to assault, terrorizing charges
RUMFORD — A local man is awaiting trial in April after pleading not guilty to terrorizing, assault and other charges at his arraignment Monday in 11th District Court. Jason Joel Kehrer, 35, of 566 Prospect Ave., Rumford, was conditionally released on $500 secured bail, according to his court file. He was charged with two counts […]