RUMFORD — The local Snowshoe Club is preparing for a competition at noon Sunday, Feb. 17, at Mountain Valley Middle School. Club President Stephen Gallant said the contest is open to all ages. “We have everything from a 4-5 (years old) category to a 95 or older category, if there’s even anybody in it,” he […]
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Rumford board OK’s $25 per unit sewer rate hike
RUMFORD — Selectmen approved a sewer rate hike of $25 per unit Thursday night, but tabled other money matters due to concerns about Gov. Paul LePage’s budget proposal. Town Manager Carlo Puiia said it’s the town’s responsibility to ensure that the Sewer Reserve Fund has enough money to replace sewer lines should they break. He […]
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Rumford board shares budget angst with department managers at workshop
RUMFORD — Town officials Thursday night discussed their concerns about Gov. Paul LePage’s proposal to eliminate state revenue shared with towns for the next two years. During a budget workshop with department heads, some selectmen asked them to try to pare budgets by 10 percent, should the Legislature back LePage’s proposal. “Let’s prepare for the […]
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Planning Board listens to resident’s questions on wind ordinance
DIXFIELD — The Planning Board fielded questions from the public Thursday night before continuing to its workshop on the latest draft of the town’s wind power development ordinance. During the unscheduled board workshop Jan. 3, Chairman Tom Childs told the public they would have to save their questions for the Jan. 17 board meeting. Several […]
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Mahoosuc Land Trust hosting first winter hike of 2013
BETHEL – The Mahoosuc Land Trust will host its first winter hike of the season Saturday, Jan. 19, at Puzzle Mountain in Newry. According to Jim Mitchell, the executive director of the Mahoosuc Land Trust, the hike on Puzzle Mountain will begin at 8:30 a.m., and will be led by Gabe Perkins, who predicts the […]
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Rumford board to mull sewer rate hike, sanding truck replacement
RUMFORD — Selectmen will be asked at Thursday night’s board meeting to approve a proposed sewer rate hike and the purchase of a Public Works sanding truck. Additional approvals are sought for infield renovation work at the Hosmer Field Complex, to let the Maine Department of Transportation exceed weight limits for Abbots Mill Bridge and […]
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Dixfield school withdrawal panel reconsiders effort
DIXFIELD — The Dixfield Withdrawal Committee is considering halting the process to leave RSU 10 by possibly negotiating to keep Dirigo High School open for years to come. The issue came up at the committee’s second meeting Wednesday night. A major reason for establishing the Withdrawal Committee was a suggestion by RSU 10 Superintendent Tom […]
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Strathglass Park Preservation Society seeks volunteers, support to continue improvements
RUMFORD — Despite an off year last year, the Strathglass Park Preservation Society continues to seek volunteers and funding for revitalization work started in 2011. Vice president and board member Phil Blampied said Wednesday via email that the society “is still viable and functioning” despite the lack of help from Rumford’s current administration. “We have […]
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River Valley Recreation Center continues to grow, sets sight on new programs
MEXICO — Before Wayne Sevigny became director of the River Valley Recreation Center two years ago, the building was used primarily for roller skating and not much else. Now, hundreds of children from several towns in the region have been given the opportunity to play sports year-round. Sevigny, who runs the center with the help […]
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Mexico police log
MEXICO – The Mexico Police Department responded to 43 complaints over the past week. Among them were: * At 9:41 a.m. Jan 14, a Granite Street resident reported that between Jan. 11 and 12 somebody entered her home and stole a laptop and a television remote. The items were valued at $350. Police have suspects. […]