RUMFORD — Christmas events and two closed-door issues will go before selectmen at their meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15. The board will be asked to address requests from the Rumford Fireman’s Relief for the annual Christmas in the Valley Parade and for Christmas Caroling by Rumford Hospital. Selectmen are also asked to extend […]
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Dixfield police log
DIXFIELD — The Police Department responded to the following complaints from Nov. 1 to 10: Accidents: * Nov. 10, 4:49 p.m., Laura Johnston reported her vehicle struck and killed a deer. Damage to her vehicle was estimated at $5,000. * Nov. 6, 6:28 p.m., Scott Stevens of Bethel struck and killed a deer. Damage to […]
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RSU 10 gets lesson in customized learning
DIXFIELD — The RSU 10 board received a lesson in customized learning from several Dirigo Middle School students Tuesday night before unanimously approving Project Guinea Pig. Customized learning is a new concept the district plans to implement for most students. It allows them to progress at their own pace. Project Guinea Pig has allowed the […]
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Dixfield selectmen discuss town manager search, RSU withdrawal process
DIXFIELD — Selectmen continued their search for the next town manager Tuesday night as the deadline for potential candidates to submit resume approaches. The board met with David Barrett, director of personnel services and labor relations with the Maine Municipal Association, to go over the process of how the town manager search will play out […]
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Local Christmas fair to offer homemade crafts, food
RUMFORD – Holy Savior Parish and Catholic School will host their annual Christmas Fair on Saturday, Nov. 17. The fair will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. According to Barbara Pelletier, principal of Holy Savior Catholic School, it’s open to the public, and raffle tickets are available to purchase ahead of time. “We mailed […]
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Two charged with picking up dead friend’s prescription painkillers
RUMFORD — Two local women accused of picking up a prescription for a friend were arrested Sunday after the pharmacist learned the friend was dead, not ill as they had claimed, police said Tuesday. , 34, of Peru, and , 36, of Rumford, were each charged with acquiring drugs by deception, Rumford police Capt. Daniel […]
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White Mountain National Forest offers Christmas trees for $5
CAMPTON, N.H. — Patience, $5, a permit and a sharp saw or ax is all one needs to cut their Christmas tree this year in the White Mountain National Forest. A Christmas tree permit can be purchased for $5 (cash or check only) from the forest service at offices in Campton, Lincoln, Gorham and Conway, […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Dixfield: Selectmen, 5 p.m., Ludden Library Greenwood: Selectmen, public hearing on liquor license for Mt. Abram, 5 p.m., Town Office Mexico: Mexico Water District Board of Trustees, 4 p.m., Town Hall Mexico: Mexico Sewer District Board of Trustees, 4:30 p.m., Town Hall Paris: Oxford County Commission, 9 a.m., Courthouse Paris: Oxford County Budget Committee, […]
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Mexico police log
MEXICO — The Mexico Police Department responded to 64 complaints over the past week. According to Lt. Roy Hodsdon, 13 complaints were connected to a pellet gun shooting spree Wednesday and Thursday. Among the other incidents: Arrests * On Nov. 2 at 3:21 p.m., police responded to Family Dollar store for a report of shoplifting. […]
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Business fair to showcase local variety
RUMFORD — The local group Here 2 Help Services will host a business and craft fair at 49 Franklin on Sunday, Nov. 18. The event is free and open to the public, and will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. According to Christina Gammon, responsible for developing Here 2 Help Services and the business […]