PERU — Two petitions asking that Selectmen Kathy Hussey and Laurieann Milligan be recalled from office were declared official Monday night. The petitions were initiated by Tammy Ferland, wife of Selectman Ed Ferland, said Town Clerk Vera Parent, who presented them to Board of Selectmen Chairman Tim Holland at Monday night’s board meeting. One was […]
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Hope Association to host discussion about disability rights
RUMFORD – The Hope Association in Rumford will host a discussion about the rights of individuals with disabilities at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, at 85 Lincoln Ave. According to Executive Director Catherine Johnson, the Hope Association is teaming up with Katrina Ringrose, the new head of the Disability Rights Center and Office of Advocacy […]
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Local youth group hosting music competition
RUMFORD – A program created by the Maine Credit Union League will host its second annual Sound Off Music Competition for young Maine musicians. The competition is being overseen by Young and Free Maine, a program created by the Maine Credit Union League. It is supported by Oxford Federal Credit Union. According to the Young […]
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Collins retires from Dixfield Town Office
DIXFIELD — For nearly 36 years Charlotte Collins has served as deputy treasurer, secretary, administrative assistant and anything else that needed to be done at the Town Office. She worked for 11 town managers and witnessed bookkeeping and other office duties go from pen and paper to almost full computerization. On Friday, Jan. 11, Collins […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Angela M. Carroll, 38, of Bethel, failure to stop for an officer and driving to endanger, Jan. 4, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Treva D. Moors, 23, of Rumford, failure to appear and domestic violence criminal threatening, Jan. 4, Rumford Police Department. * Joshua […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Troy J. Blanchard, 23, of Mexico, Jan. 2, violation of bail condition, terrorizing and criminal trespass, Mexico Police Department. * Angelo A. McTier, 24, of Paris, Jan. 3, operating after suspension, Oxford Police Department. * Randy E. Burnell Jr., 31, of Oxford, Jan. 3, […]
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Beware of shrinking everything —?? except prices
The latest shrinking product really got to me. A five-pound bag of granulated sugar has now shrunk to four pounds. Not just the off-brands, but the name brands as well. Those who do a lot of baking, or jelly and jam making, know that one less pound means we have to buy more sugar to […]
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2013 dog licenses now available in Rumford
RUMFORD — Dog licenses for 2013 are available, Town Manager Carlo Puiia reminded residents at Thursday night’s board meeting. He said the state requires any dog 6 months or older to be registered. Licenses are due and cost $6 for any dog that is spayed or neutered; $11 if they are not. By Feb. 1, […]
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Rumford board given ordinance homework to consider
RUMFORD — Town Manager Carlo Puiia asked selectmen Thursday night to consider six potential ordinances or amendments to possibly bring before voters at town meeting in June. These include regulations to govern use of town parks and recreation facilities, signs, all-terrain vehicles, and garbage and recycling collection and garbage disposal. Puiia gave selectmen ordinances from […]
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Rumford man charged with domestic violence threatening
RUMFORD — A local man was arrested Friday night on a domestic violence charge after he fled from a house into the woods with a large knife and returned two hours later, police said. Treva Moors, 23, of Rumford, was charged with domestic violence criminal threatening. He also was served with a warrant for failure […]