RUMFORD — While many skiers may be wondering where all the snow is, Black Mountain Ski Resort has no worries. Using a pair of new snow cannons that, according to Marketing Director Paige Carter, “make snow at marginal temperatures,” Black Mountain has been able to continue making snow to prepare for its Dec. 22 opening […]
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Dirigo pupils help food pantry
PERU — Use of the Servants Heart Food Pantry has increased greatly since the community service moved into the basement of the former elementary school. Brenda Swan, director of the food pantry that began in the United Baptist Church, said about 130 families visit the pantry every month. “The pantry is stretched to the limit,” […]
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County commissioners ask legislators to change registry, FOAA rules
PARIS — Oxford County commissioners want the state Legislature to eliminate a registry of deeds position, change the deadline for the Unorganized Territories budget and change Maine’s Freedom of Access Act. On Wednesday, they brought those and other concerns to legislators. State Reps. Jarrod Crockett, R-Bethel, Roger Jackson, R-Oxford, Matthew Peterson, D-Rumford, and Tom Winsor, […]
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Students aid historical society as they scan for the ages
PERU — A former classroom in the old Peru Elementary School was filled with activity Wednesday morning as students and historical society members held a Scanning Party. It was an effort to add old photographs, letters and artifacts to the database of the Maine Memory Network. The project, taking place in many towns around the […]
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Rumford Library to offer prizes to patrons
RUMFORD — The Public Library will hold a holiday celebration from Dec. 17 to Jan. 1, giving patrons an opportunity to win baskets filled with gifts. Luke Sorenson, director of the library, said he came up with the idea to offer baskets filled with prizes three years ago. The library offers three baskets: one for […]
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Rumford Hospital Caring Stitchers gifted with yarn to make patient robes
RUMFORD — A “pay it forward” effort this month by Rumford Paper Co. employees is making a difference locally. Employees donated money for their “12 Days of Giving” this holiday season to buy gifts that recipients could use to pay forward, Jane Bubar, Rumford Hospital spokeswoman, said Thursday in a news release. They chose to […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Tamisha A. Nelson, 38, of Norway, Dec. 11, theft, Norway Police Department. * Joshua Drouin, 22, of Paris, Dec. 13, operating under the influence, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and operating without a license, Norway Police Department. * Jacob A. Lane, 31, of […]
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Correction: Belanger resigned from Rumford PD
RUMFORD — A story on Page B1 of Monday’s River Valley edition should have identified Michael Belanger as the Rumford police officer who resigned last month. It was a reporting error.
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Telstar student named Teen Who Cares
MEXICO — Cody Smith likes people. It shows in his work at the Victorian Villa Rehabilitation and Living Center in Canton, and as a junior firefighter with the Andover and Rumford fire departments. Smith, 17, of Andover was recognized by WCSH 6 Teens Who Care program. He received a $2,000 scholarship along with the honor. […]