DIXFIELD — Two administrators and athletic directors with a passion for helping students began their new jobs in Western Foothills Regional School District recently. Ann Bell, 53, replaces Brian Laramee as assistant principal and athletic director at Buckfield Junior-Senior High School. Christopher Moreau, 39, replaced Charles Swan, as assistant principal and athletic director at Dirigo […]
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ATV clubs donate $1,000 to fix trail damage
ROXBURY — Four Western Maine all-terrain vehicle clubs have each pitched in $250 to help the Roxbury Riders ATV Club repair trail damage from Tropical Storm Irene. Roxbury Riders Club President Michael Worthley said he had anticipated area businesses donating money since the club’s trail system brings thousands of ATV riders to the River Valley […]
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Rumford board to consider hiring economic developer
RUMFORD — Selectmen will discuss hiring an economic developer on a stipend basis when they meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15. The boad will also consider approving a town wood harvesting plan, a half-ton pickup for code enforcement, a time change for restricting parking on Lincoln Avenue and preparation of a bid for the […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County jail: * John P. Ayotte, 21, of Oxford, Sept. 13, burglary and theft, $5,000 unsecured bond, Oxford Police Department. * Derek Goode, 27, of Conway, N.H., Sept. 13, unlawful furnishing of marijuana, $150 cash bail, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Corey J. Warren, 26, […]
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Bethel chamber rallies for rail service
BETHEL — Community and business leaders, city and town officials, and state legislators shared ideas Wednesday for promoting passenger rail service in Western Maine. The Rally for Rail conference, hosted by the Greater Bethel Chamber of Commerce, drew approximately 60 guests, including congressional delegate staff members. Ed Barrett, city administrator for Lewiston, said he was […]
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SWOAM hosts log grading meeting Saturday
DIXFIELD — Log grading will be the topic of a joint meeting of the Western Maine and Upper Kennebec Valley chapters of the Small Woodland Owners Association of Maine at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Premium Log Yard on Route 2. Clinton Bradbury will explain what to look for when cutting and sending […]
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Dixfield police log
DIXFIELD — The Police Department responded to 27 incidents from Sept. 4 to 13. Theft * On Sept. 4 at 10:08 a.m. Rollins Ridge Road resident reported during the evening of Sept. 3 at a party an unknown person took approximately 30 methadone pills from the residence. Police have suspects in the case. Criminal mischief […]
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Board votes to readmit student
DIXFIELD — A 17-year-old local boy was readmitted to Dirigo High School following a 20-minute hearing before the RSU 10 board Monday night. The board also unanimously approved three-year contracts with the district’s 16 administrators and about 100 educational technicians. The fourth-year high school student was expelled in October 2010 after an assault on another […]
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Town uses surplus to cut debt, taxes
MEXICO — Emotions ran high as Mexico residents voted to allocate money from the surplus fund for three articles Tuesday night. Voters agreed to use $100,000 to reduce the 2011 and 2012 tax commitments. Selectman Byron Ouellette said he opposed using the surplus for that purpose. “We aren’t getting state and federal money like we […]
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Bethel residents charged with forgery
MEXICO — Law enforcement agencies working together charged two Bethel residents Tuesday with using counterfeit $20 bills in Mexico and Bethel. Shannon Long, 18, and Jason Heath, 25, both of Bethel, were charged with aggravated forgery, which is a Class B offense punishable by five to 10 years in jail, Mexico police Lt. Roy Hodsdon […]