ANDOVER — Selectmen said at a public hearing Saturday that they want to leverage $68,000 to try to keep open Andover Elementary School. They need the authority of townspeople to do that. A special town meeting to decide the issue is scheduled for Tuesday, March 20. The referendum article reads: “To see if the town […]
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Region 9 looking at hikes in budgets
MEXICO — The Vocational Region 9 board began its 2012-13 budget deliberations Wednesday night, learning of proposed increases for secondary programs and adult and community education. Finance Committee member Wayne Thurston said the proposed secondary budget is $80,000 more than the current figure of just over $2 million. Region 9 Director Brenda Gammon said the […]
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Owner of dress, coat in Dixfield town garage found
DIXFIELD — A former principal and teacher at Dirigo High School is the owner of a yellow gown and white dress coat discovered in the town garage during a cleanup. Deputy Town Treasurer Charlotte Collins put out the word for the owner of the outfit a couple of weeks ago. The two formal pieces of […]
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Byron voters to decide whether to withdraw from RSU 10
BYRON — Residents will decide whether to begin steps to withdraw from RSU 10 when they gather for the annual town meeting at 6 p.m. March 12 at the Coos Canyon Schoolhouse. Selectman Anne Simmons-Edmunds said she believes the 120 residents are paying too much to educate the nearly 24 children who attend schools in […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Patricia A. Bove, 63, of Fryeburg, March 7, operating under the influence, operating after suspension and driving to endanger, $1,000 cash bail, Maine State Police. * Wayne S. Brown, 56, of Norway, March 7, terrorizing, $500 cash bail, Norway Police Department. * […]
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Children’s author teaches story writing
MEXICO — Students and teachers from Meroby Elementary School got pointers about how to write short stories from a published children’s author Wednesday. Their parents and others in the community will have a similar chance Thursday night. “This is part of our plan to improve writing and reading,” literacy coach Eileen Pew said. A group […]
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Rumford woman adds Charles River paddle race to her charitable activities
RUMFORD — Judy Lovejoy was stunned to learn Tuesday that she was the subject of a news report this month for New England’s largest canoe and kayak race. Lovejoy, 62, who has canoed since childhood, said Wednesday that she simply registered to compete in the 30th annual Run of the Charles Canoe & Kayak Race […]
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Rumford arrest log
Unless otherwise noted, the following are to be arraigned on May 8 in Rumford District Court: • Joshua Walker, 20, Rumford, warrant charging failure to appear on charge of operating after suspension, 1:38 p.m. Feb. 28 on Lincoln Avenue. He was released on $250 cash bail. It isn’t yet known if a court date is […]
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Vietnam War Remembrance Day debuts March 30 in Rumford
RUMFORD — River Valley veterans who served during the Vietnam War are invited to attend a special recognition ceremony Friday, March 30. It will be held at 1 p.m. at American Legion Post 24, 184 Congress St. in Rumford. All veterans from all services are welcome to attend and be recognized on this day, co-organizer […]
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Defensive driving course offered at Region 9 on March 13, 15
MEXICO — People seeking defensive driving techniques or a credit on their driving record may sign up for next week’s Maine Driving Dynamics course. It will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, and Thursday, March 15, at the Region 9 School of Applied Technology at 377 River Road (Route 2) in […]