DIXFIELD — With winter rapidly approaching and the temperature dropping, the Swasey-Torrey American Legion Post 100 is looking to help one lucky household by raffling off 100 gallons of K-2 heating fuel this Friday. Edward Ellis, the first vice commander for the Dixfield American Legion, said the Legion is selling raffle tickets for $5 each […]
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A look at Maine’s rich military contribution
The oldest of 10 kids, Al Richard dropped out of high school so he could help his dad work, logging in the woods. Back in the day, he was a little wild. In the late 1930s, a little wild meant slipping out of his parents’ Upton home to see friends in Berlin, N.H. “We used […]
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Dixfield ceremony recognizes local veterans
DIXFIELD — The Bureau of Maine Veterans Services presented medals and certificates to veterans and their families at a ceremony at the Swasey Torrey American Legion Post 100 Friday afternoon. Veterans, both living and deceased, were recognized for their service to their country. The ceremony was organized with the aid of state Rep. Sheryl Briggs, […]
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Arrests made in River Valley criminal mischief spree
RUMFORD — Two Dixfield men were arrested Thursday night in connection with a pellet gun shooting spree that left 45 property owners in eight towns with more than $10,000 damage, police said. Rumford Sgt. James Bernard said KC L. Moro, 24, and Casey M. Child, 19, were arrested Thursday at the Rumford Police Department on […]
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Friday Night Live comedy troupe scores laughter coup in Rumford
RUMFORD — Irreverence taken to a River Valley extreme, risque humor and live music scored a coup Thursday night among the crowd at 49 Franklin’s sold-out Friday Night Live performance. Friday Night Live is a 90-minute takeoff on NBC’s long-running series “Saturday Night Live.” The show is based on the show’s popular format but offers […]
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Robbery suspects plead not guilty
PARIS — Two Jay men pleaded not guilty in Oxford County Superior Court on Tuesday to robbing the Big Apple convenience store in Canton and other charges. Edward Barbioni Jr., 30, and Alexander Ryerson, 20, were arrested in May on charges that they robbed the store on Route 140 with a handgun on May 20. […]
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Wind, recall ordinances in Peru approved by voters
PERU — An ordinance regulating wind-energy developments was approved by the town on Tuesday by a vote of 585-30. Jim Pulsifer, chairman of the Industrial Wind Power Committee that drafted the regulations, said they “wrote a very strong ordinance that would make it very hard to bring wind turbines here.” He said the next step […]
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RSU 10 withdrawal process gets go-ahead in Dixfield
DIXFIELD — RSU 10 Superintendent Tom Ward said Wednesday that he is disappointed a majority of townspeople voted to begin withdrawing from the district, but he will follow the process dictated by state law. “We will work with them to get the facts so residents can make a decision,” he said. Longtime resident Jon Holmes […]
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Veterans Day ceremonies planned in Dixfield, Rumford
DIXFIELD – Several groups will host Veterans Day ceremonies in the River Valley region, starting Friday. The Bureau of Maine Veterans Services will present a recognition ceremony Friday at 1 p.m. at the Swasey-Torrey American Legion Post in Dixfield. Veterans, their families and friends are invited. Bridget Daigle of the American Legion Auxiliary said the […]
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Rumford Senior Center hosting annual Christmas fair Saturday
RUMFORD – The Rumford Senior Citizens Center will host its annual Christmas craft fair Saturday at 50 Congress St. The event will begin at 9 a.m. and last until 2 p.m. Nov. 10. According to volunteer Karen Christie, the craft fair is open to the public. Coffee and muffins will be sold for $1. Christie […]