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    December 4, 2018

    Briefly: Region

    Warm clothing give away rescheduled FARMINGTON — The Fairbanks Union Church’s warm clothing give away on Tuesday, Nov. 27, was rescheduled due to inclement weather. The event has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 11, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Fairbanks School Meeting House at 508 Fairbanks Road. This will include coats, jackets, hats, […]

  • Published
    December 3, 2018

    Livermore Falls selectman remembered

    LIVERMORE FALLS — A selectman, businessman and farmer was remembered Monday for his willingness to work toward solutions, his love of the town and being a statesman. George Cummings Sr., 84, died suddenly Friday after working on his tractor at his farm. He had two loves of his life: His farm and the town, according […]

  • Published
    December 3, 2018

    Dixfield board approves water budget

    DIXFIELD — The Dixfield Board of Selectmen has unanimously approved the water department’s budget. The board approved the spending plan at its Nov. 27 meeting. Water Superintendent Jim White presented a budget of $388,027, a slight decrease from last year’s budget of $390,375. Selectmen also approved a request of $9,000 by White for the continuing effort […]

  • Published
    December 3, 2018

    Open house Thursday to meet new RVHCC director

    RUMFORD — An open house will be held Thursday for the public to meet Tavia Melhus, the new, full-time executive director of River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition. The 5:30 p.m. event will be held at Rumford Hospital, 420 Franklin St. “We’re still figuring out where we’re going to go. I’d like to get feedback on what […]

  • Published
    December 3, 2018

    Class gatherings

    RUMFORD — Mexico High School Class of 1959 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at Gatch’s Food & Spirits. All spouses and significant others are welcome. — RUMFORD — The Stephens High School Class of 1955 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 12, at Gatch’s for their monthly luncheon. — RUMFORD — Stephens […]

  • Published
    December 3, 2018

    Teachers Lounge Mafia to perform two Christmas shows

    FARMINGTON — United Way is once again the beneficiary of the Teachers Lounge Mafia generosity as they perform their annual Christmas mature-audience rated show, “Stale Milk and Sour Cookies.” No two shows are the same and each relies on audience suggestions or participation on the stage itself, so come to both shows this year. Concessions […]

  • Published
    December 3, 2018

    Well done

    WORCESTER, Mass. — At Worcester Polytechnic Institute, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project that applies science and technology to addresses an important societal need or issue. Peter Emidy of Winthrop, a member of the class of 2019 majoring in electrical and computer engineering, was a member of a student team that recently completed a hands-on […]

  • Published
    December 3, 2018

    Spruce Mountain High School first quarter honor roll

    JAY — The first quarter honor roll for Spruce Mountain High School is announced. High Honors Seniors: Gabrielle Beaudoin, Noah Gilbert, Emily White. Juniors: Ashley Campbell, Levi Hawkins, Abigail Thurston. Sophomores: Margo Kenyon, Drew Delaney, Taylor Nault. Honors Seniors: Caleb Arris, Caleb Blanche, Anna Bradford, Jonathan Brenner, Moreland Brochu, Mallori Chretien, Sarah Crafts, Destiny Daigle, Maximillan Dayson, […]

  • Published
    December 2, 2018

    Peru deciding future of former school

    PERU — Residents voted last month to spend $170,000 on the old Peru Elementary School, which now serves as the town’s community center. The money would come from the town’s surplus fund. Peru selectmen and Friends of Peru Elementary School, or FPES, must next negotiate a contract guiding how the old school will be used and […]

  • Published
    December 1, 2018

    Norlands to host 19th-century holiday celebration

    LIVERMORE — The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Road, invites the public to go back to the days of old on Saturday, Dec. 8, for a 19th-century holiday celebration. The historic site will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. when visitors can tour the elegantly decorated Washburn mansion that dates to 1867. […]