BETHEL — The number of large trout caught in the Upper Androscoggin River near Bethel has been on the decline in recent years. Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Department biologists are trying to figure out why. IFW biologist Francis Brautigam met recently with about 30 fishing enthusiasts at the Bethel Inn to share observations and information, […]
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Rumford board meeting tonight
RUMFORD — Selectmen have a light agenda for their meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, in Rumford Falls Auditorium. Following reports from the board and Town Manager Carlo Puiia, and any department managers present, there will be a presentation on economic development services by Matthew Eddy. [email protected]
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No decisions after Mexico board executive sessions
MEXICO — Selectmen made no decisions on either of the executive sessions they held Tuesday night. The board met for 90 minutes with Recreation Department Director Wayne Sevigny, the recreation building’s custodian Raymond Vaillancourt and fitness center director, Dawson Walton. The issue, which was not made public, may come up again, Madigan said Wednesday. The […]
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New signs installed at Roxbury cemeteries
ROXBURY — During a chilly rain Wednesday afternoon, volunteers installed two new signs at the Pine View and Roxbury Village cemeteries. A third new sign labeled Frye Cemetery that was jointly purchased by Roxbury and Mexico, was installed last week by Mexico workers at the Old Frye Cemetery beside Swift River Road at the Mexico […]
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Dirigo Middle School students hold Cans for a Cure fundraiser
DIXFIELD — By early afternoon Wednesday, students at Dirigo Middle School had counted and bagged more than 3,000 returnable bottles and cans to raise money for Cans for a Cure. The school had also received a “Shout-out” from fundraising and sponsoring radio station Q97.9 on air that excited the youngsters. The money raised at Dirigo […]
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Improperly capped chimney hole starts fire in Rumford apartment
RUMFORD — Blistering paint on a hot wall in a Falmouth Street apartment led firefighters to find a hole in a chimney on the first floor Wednesday morning. Rumford and Mexico responded to the 911 call, Rumford fire Chief Bob Chase said, and opened up the wall to see a hole in the chimney. “There […]
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‘Betting the Farm’ showing around Maine
A nationally-known film concerned with the plight of dairy farming in rural Maine will be shown in several towns and cities in Oxford, Franklin and Androscoggin counties, and other venues throughout the state in the next few weeks. “Betting the Farm” tells the story of a group of dairy farmers who were dropped by their […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: John P. Ayotte, 23, of Oxford, Oct. 9, theft, Norway Police Department. Brian G. Flynn, 30, of Brownfield, Oct. 9, probation violation, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. Frederic K. Mayo, 43, of Embden, Oct. 9, aggravated criminal mischief, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. Ryan T. […]
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Input sought on woodcock activity for national migration mapping system
RUMFORD — Hunters, bird watchers and naturalists are encouraged to enter their woodcock activity reports this fall and winter into a national mapping system. The Ruffed Grouse Society, which has a Maine chapter, is providing access to its National American Woodcock Migration Mapping System, an online tool to track the migrations of the American woodcock. […]
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Bethel man arrested in break-in, assault
BETHEL — A local man who surrendered to police in a burglary and assault case was released from jail Tuesday on $1,000 cash bail. Arthur P. Bragdon Jr., 47, was arrested on charges of burglary, aggravated assault and criminal mischief Friday after breaking down a man’s door and beating him. The victim’s orbital bone around […]