DIXFIELD — Nomination papers for two seats on the Board of Selectmen are available at the town office. The seats held by longtime Selectmen Norine Clarke, who is a small business owner, and Steve Donahue, a NewPage Corp. employee, will be determined during the June 12 primary election. Those interested in seeking one of the […]
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Andover town meeting residents work through confusing discussion to approve budget
ANDOVER — In record time for an Andover town meeting, voters approved a new municipal budget in 4½ hours Saturday, instead of the usual 8 to 12 hours. “This is going to be world-record time for our town meeting,” moderator Kevin Scott told remaining voters just before adjourning at 2:30 p.m. “I’m so happy.” However, […]
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Inflatable sumo suit wrestling fundraiser delights large crowd in Rumford
RUMFORD — Picture giant Beanie Baby sumo wrestlers bouncing around a mat and you’ll get a good idea of Saturday night’s St. Patrick’s Day Sumo Wrestling Throwdown Showdown. The debut event at Mountain Valley High School pitted community and business members and students against each other for rollicking laughs in the fundraiser for the Greater […]
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Andover town meeting voters face proposed $615,187 municipal budget
ANDOVER — Selectmen and the Budget Committee have proposed a $615,187 municipal budget for residents to consider at the town meeting Saturday. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. in the Town Hall. The proposed budget is $62,577 more than the current budget of $552,610. The increase is driven by an attempt to negotiate an agreement […]
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Inflated sumo-suit wrestling debuts March 17 in Rumford
RUMFORD — There’s nothing like a little zany competition to bring communities and “inflated” egos together for a good cause. The St. Patrick’s Day Sumo Wrestling Throwdown Showdown, which features sumo-suit wrestling at its funniest, will begin at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at Mountain Valley High School. It’s a fundraiser for the Greater Rumford […]
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Mexico seeking CDBG grant
MEXICO — By the end of April, Town Manager John Madigan will know whether plans for the next phase of major road repairs will happen this summer. He submitted the application for a $500,000 federal Community Development Block Grant that, if approved, will be part of a $1.2 million road, water, sewer and storm drain […]
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Nurse, teacher to retire
PERU — Kathleen Richard has devoted her life to teaching and nursing, with at least 20 years in each profession. After being in the work force since she was 12, she’s ready for some time off. Richard, 61, will retire as fifth-grade teacher at Dirigo Elementary School in Dixfield in June. The Rumford native began […]
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Mexico begins formulating budget
MEXICO — Selectmen and the Budget Committee kicked off the municipal budget-building process Thursday night. Peter DeFilipp was chosen chairman of the Budget Committee and Betty Barrett, vice chairwoman. Town Manager John Madigan said developing a budget isn’t getting any easier, particularly with state revenue-sharing continuing to decline. Between 2008 and 2011, revenue sharing dropped […]
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Maine State Police recognizes four Rumford policemen for work on 2009 double homicide
RUMFORD — Four Rumford police officers were recognized recently by Maine State Police for their work on a double homicide in 2009. Chief Stacy Carter, Capt. Daniel Garbarini, Detective Sgt. James Bernard and Sgt. Tracey Higley received framed Letters of Recognition from state police Lt. Brian T. McDonough. Reading from one of the awards, Town […]
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Mexico police log
MEXICO — The Police Department responded to 26 calls during the past week. Assault An assault on a 23-year-old Rangeley man was reported at 3:16 p.m. March 9 in the parking lot of the Subway restaurant on Main Street. Lt. Roy Hodsdon said a teen about 18 years old with dark hair and facial hair […]