RUMFORD — McKenzie Kaubrys has a whole new perspective on the world and a career goal now that she has completed a two-month internship for U.S. Rep. Michael Michaud. Kaubrys, valedictorian for the Mountain Valley High School Class of 2010, and two years into a bachelor’s program at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., has always […]
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Items from Mexico burglaries recovered
MEXICO — Thousands of dollars worth of items, including antique pistols and coins taken in home burglaries last month, have been recovered, police Lt. Roy Hodsdon said this week. Hodsdon said the items were recovered by working with area pawn shops and collectors. Still missing is most of a valuable coin collection, jewelry, tools and […]
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Mexico bicyclist in stable condition
MEXICO — A Rumford bicyclist who was seriously injured in a crash this week was in stable condition Wednesday at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, police Lt. Roy Hodsdon said Wednesday. Hodsdon said Damion Dobson’s condition was upgraded from critical to stable Wednesday. Dobson, 19, of Pine Street in Rumford, was flown to the […]
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Nomination papers available for selectman’s seat
DIXFIELD — Nomination papers for selectman are available at the Town Office from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday until Sept. 21. Anyone who wishes to run for the nearly one year remaining on Katherine Harvey’s term must gather the signatures of at least 25 registered voters in town and turn them in […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Chris A. Barnard, 62, of Norway, Aug. 9, disorderly conduct and failure to submit to arrest or detention, Norway Police Department. * Laurie A. Jones, 48, of Norway, Aug. 9, criminal trespass and disorderly conduct, Norway Police Department. * Joshua P. Robbins, 22, of […]
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NewPage files joint Chapter 11 plan
NewPage Corp. has filed a joint Chapter 11 plan with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The company, which operates a paper mill in Rumford, made the announcement Tuesday morning. The Rumford plant employs approximately 900 people. Also Tuesday, the company requested a time extension to file the disclosure statement related […]
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Student, expelled for assault, readmitted to Dirigo High School
DIXFIELD — The RSU 10 board Monday night readmitted a former Dirigo High School boy. The boy had been expelled in February for being involved in an assault. Superintendent Tom Ward said the boy kept up with his studies through a tutor during the months he was out of school. He also completed community service, […]
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Mexico bicyclist injured in crash with truck
MEXICO — A local man was seriously injured Monday night when his bicycle hit the front bumper of a pickup truck, police said. Mexico police Lt. Roy Hodsdon said the bicyclist, whose name was not immediately released, and another bicyclist were traveling west on the River Road around 7:30 p.m. when the first bicyclist veered […]
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RSU 10 board OKs study for use of buildings
DIXFIELD — The RSU 10 board unanimously voted Monday night to hire Planning Decisions of Portland to help determine future use of buildings. The company will conduct a survey at a cost of up to $2,500 and present results to the board, which will consider potential changes in the district’s buildings. Superintendent Tom Ward said […]
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Market, auction, antiques and history set for weekend
DIXFIELD — The streets and several Main Street buildings will be the scenes of many events and activities this coming weekend. It’s the annual Dixfield Main Street Outdoor Market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday along both sides of Main Street. Starting at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Dixfield Historical Society house will be […]