RUMFORD — Fire left a Pine Street family of five homeless Wednesday afternoon, a fire official said. The two-story, wooden home at 236 Pine St. sustained heavy fire damage in the living room area, and heat and smoke damage, Deputy Chief Richard Coulombe said. Firefighters from Rumford and Mexico, and Med-Care Ambulance were called to […]
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Pumpkin Festival request on Rumford agenda
RUMFORD — Selectmen on Thursday night will consider closing a portion of Exchange Street for Envision Rumford’s Pumpkin Festival. The board meeting begins at 7 p.m. in Rumford Falls Auditorium. Approval is also sought for a stump grinding bid, and a liquor license application and special amusement permit for Gatch’s Food Spirits and Catering. Additional […]
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Canton showdown set for Thursday
CANTON — There will be a showdown at the Town Office on Thursday night when a group of citizen activists intend to call an unsanctioned special town meeting to fund two special investigations. One investigation would examine what the group considers improper spending at the municipal transfer station; the other would examine fire Chief Shane […]
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Candidate Keim to host meet-greet sessions
DIXFIELD — Lisa Keim of Dixfield, the Republican candidate for Maine House District 93, will host a series of “meet and greets” for members of the district. The events will be: * Carthage: 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 28, Bradbury’s Market. * Canton: 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 29, Town Office * Peru: […]
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Oxford County Sheriff’s arrests
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Cassie L. Burgess, 26, of Rumford, Aug. 31, failure to appear, Rumford Police Department. * Braden L. Hawley, 29, of Brownfield, Aug. 31, domestic violence assault and obstructing the report of a crime, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * David A. St. Pierre, 52, of […]
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LePage angered by Jay lawmaker’s comment on nominee’s veteran status
AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage said he was “shocked” by the comments of a state lawmaker from Jay on Tuesday. In a news release issued late Tuesday, LePage said he was “saddened and disappointed” by the comments from state Rep. Paul Gilbert, D-Jay, regarding Christopher Pierce’s status as a veteran. Pierce, of Cumberland, is LePage’s […]
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Mexico town meeting set for Thursday
MEXICO — A special town meeting to act on three money articles is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday in the town hall. It will be followed by a selectmen’s meeting. Residents will be asked to take action on a total of $290,000 to be taken from the town’s undesignated fund balance. The first article asks […]
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Mexico bridge to be closed
MEXICO — The Peru-Mexico bridge will be closed from 6 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday. Closure is required to allow continuation of the replacement of the Webb River Bridge and the road on the Mexico side.
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Region 9 students return to school
MEXICO — Trevor Chenard, a junior at Telstar High School in Bethel, was one of about 75 students who began the school year at the Region 9 School of Applied Technology on Tuesday. He said he was pleased to be there. “My old school didn’t have an automotive program,” he said as he helped himself […]