DIXFIELD — A committee tasked with proposing short- and long-term school building changes in RSU 10 will be identified at the school board meeting March 26. It will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Hartford-Sumner Elementary School. When the board declined to approve a feasibility study for combining Mountain Valley and Dirigo high schools and reconfigure […]
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Petitions seek withdrawal from RSU 10
DIXFIELD — Petitions are being circulated in Peru and Dixfield that could lead to their withdrawal from RSU 10. Lolisa Windover of Peru said a petition is in the works in her town. “We’re considering it and will probably look into it. It’s a little complicated,” she said. “A lot of what we do depends […]
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Dixfield police log
DIXFIELD — The Dixfield Police Department responded to 55 calls during the past two weeks. Arrests * Jeffrey A. Brown, 33, of Coburn Avenue, domestic assault, at 6:41 p.m., Feb. 29, at Coburn Avenue. He was released from the Dixfield Police Department on $600 cash bail. He is scheduled to appear in Rumford District Court […]
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Mexico board approves more streets for ATV use
MEXICO — Selectmen approved an amendment to the town’s all-terrain vehicles ordinance Tuesday night that expands the number of roads they can travel on to connect with trails. They also heard a presentation by Rumford police Sgt. Tracey Higley on a communitywide plan to encourage graduating seniors and other young adults to avoid the use […]
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Rumford crime bulletin
RUMFORD — Patrol officers responded to 70 complaints between midnight March 5 and midnight March 12. Charges March 6 at 7:40 p.m. — Kenneth Armstrong, 23, of Mexico was charged by Patrolman Brad Gallant on Waldo Street with furnishing liquor to a minor. Armstrong is scheduled to appear in court May 8. March 6 at […]
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Bethel man pleads guilty to attacking officer
PARIS — A Bethel man pleaded guilty Tuesday in Oxford County Superior Court to attacking an Oxford County deputy last summer. James D. Irish, 27, of 93 Chandler Hill Road, pleaded guilty to assault on an officer, criminal mischief and driving to endanger. His sentencing will be suspended until July, but the state is asking […]
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Rumford police arrests
Unless noted otherwise, the following will be arraigned on May 8 in Rumford District Court: * Kenneth Armstrong, 23, Mexico, warrant charging failure to appear on charge of operating after suspension, 11:40 p.m. March 11 on Pine Street. He was released on $250 cash bail. It is unknown if a court date was scheduled. * […]
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Black Mountain Family Fun Weekend March 17, 18 in Rumford
RUMFORD — Black Mountain of Maine will celebrate spring and snow during its Family Fun Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, March 17 and 18. Games, races and activities for the whole family are scheduled for both days. Saturday’s events begin at 8:30 a.m. with the Egg McMogul from the top of the Woods Trail. That […]
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Rumford seeks property owners who may qualify for grant money
RUMFORD — Property owners whose residences need upgrades or repairs to make them safe or more livable, but who can not afford the work on their own, may benefit from a grant being sought by the town. This year, Rumford will apply for a Maine Housing Assistance Grant under the Community Development Block Grant program, […]
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Byron voters say no to RSU 10 withdrawal until options known
BYRON — Residents at town meeting Monday night unanimously voted down an article calling for the town’s withdrawal from RSU 10. But that doesn’t mean the matter is closed. Selectman Anne Simmons-Edmunds said that although the board and most of the residents favor pulling out of the school district, too many questions must be answered […]