RUMFORD — A fundraising event for a Mexico man who has given to the community for years provided more than just money in a time of need. Greg Arsenault, former owner of Maddy’s Pizza in Mexico, was in tears as he was hugged by organizers Kim Chiasson and Cathy Arsenault in his room at Rumford […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Joshua W. Appleby, 27, of Woodstock, Jan. 30, theft and violation of bail condition, $400 cash bail, Maine State Police. * Shaunna L. Robblee, 29, of Stow, Jan. 30, failure to appear for operating without a license charge, $150 cash bail, Oxford […]
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Superintendent Ward’s contract extended by school board in Dixfield
DIXFIELD — Following a 30-minute executive session Monday night, the RSU 10 board voted to extend Superintendent Thomas Ward’s contract until June 30, 2015. Ward has been the superintendent of the Western Maine Foothills Regional School Unit 10 since SADs 21, 39 and 43 merged several years ago. Prior to that, he was the superintendent […]
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Rumford police arrests
Unless otherwise noted, the following are to be arraigned on April 3 in Rumford District Court: * Bryan Worthley, 38, Mexico, operating after suspension (habitual offender status), 12:32 p.m. Jan. 27 on South Rumford Road. He was released on $700 unsecured bail and will be arraigned on March 6 in Oxford County Superior Court in […]
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Peru has issue with veterans exemption application
PERU — Selectmen on Monday expressed their displeasure with an application form from Maine Revenue Services regarding a veterans tax exemption. It states that to be eligible the veteran must serve 180 days between specific dates that are considered periods of conflict. Selectman Kathy Hussey was not satisfied after the board rejected an application based […]
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Student trips approved for RSU 10 board in Mexico
MEXICO — Middle school students in the Mountain Valley and Dirigo regions of RSU 10 will be traveling this year, thanks to action taken by the board Monday night. The board also heard a presentation on efforts made to bring freshmen and sophomores up to grade level in math. Thanks to a major grant that […]
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Maine Special Olympians overcome adversity during Winter Games at Sugarloaf
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Determined, motivated, inspirational — all words that describe athletes. For participants at the 2012 Winter Special Olympics opening ceremony, held at Sugarloaf Ski Resort on Monday, those words held true. More than 400 athletes paraded into the base lodge at midday surrounded by volunteers, law enforcement officers and supporters. Red and blue […]
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Rumford man injured in collision Sunday in Mexico
MEXICO — A head-on collision Sunday afternoon on Main Street sent one man to Rumford Hospital and a car and pickup truck were damaged beyond repair, police said late Monday afternoon. Randolph Angotti, 18, of Rumford, complained of neck pain and was taken by Med-Care Ambulance to the hospital where he was treated and released, […]
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Valley Voices: Fat dogs
It’s not your dog’s fault. The overweight dog has only its owner to blame. In our Golden Lyly’s fat case, my husband and I are guilty parties. During her checkup last fall at Bethel Animal Hospital, Dr. Gary Stuer brandished a chart. The dog’s weight had increased two to three pounds a year for six […]
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Andover Fire Dept. awarded $146,300 federal grant for new air packs
ANDOVER — Fire Chief Robert Dixon shouted for joy Monday afternoon on suddenly learning his department was awarded more than $146,000 for new air-packs. “Wahoo! Wow!” Dixon said of the $146,300 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, or FIRE Act. His father, retired Andover fire Chief Ken Dixon, […]