DIXFIELD — The Police Department handled 29 incidents during the past week, and 16 the week before. Among them were the following. * Patrick Walsh, 56, of Roxbury Road, Mexico, struck a deer as he was driving a 1996 Chevrolet sport utility vehicle along Roxbury Road, Mexico, at 5:20 a.m., March 21. The Dixfield officer […]
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River Valley Ideaville launches cash mob initiative to help area businesses
RUMFORD — A group of River Valley residents trying to grow the local economy, are calling into action a Cash Mob for three businesses. The River Valley Ideaville Events Committee has selected Friday, March 30, at new foods-based, Mexican takeout business Gone Loco! Cafe at owner Annette Marin’s No View Farm at 855 South Rumford […]
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Peru selectmen want school budget cut
DIXFIELD — The RSU 10 board was read a letter from the Peru Board of Selectmen asking for steps to be taken to reduce the budget. According to the letter, which was read by Superintendent Tom Ward, Peru expects a $100,000 increase in school taxes. They also believe that some steps could be taken to […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: Colby G. Dwinal, 21, of Carthage, March 26, military warrant for absence without leave, Dixfield Police Department. Daryn D. Emerson, 26, of Porter, March 26, failure to appear for theft and fishing without a license charges, failure to pay fines and violation of […]
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Report blames coal plants for climate change
AUGUSTA — In a warming world, this past “Winter That Wasn’t” is projected as the new norm for coming years, according to a report made public Tuesday by the National Wildlife Federation and Natural Resources Council of Maine. “On Thin Ice,” a compilation of news stories and reports from biologists and climatologists, tells of how […]
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Selectmen presented with wind ordinance proposal
DIXFIELD — Selectmen accepted a petition Monday night from resident Dan McKay requesting that a wind power ordinance be put on the annual town meeting warrant. Selectman Norine Clarke said about 30 people signed the petition that several selectmen believe would essentially eliminate the possibility of such development because of its severe restrictions. The board […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Eric M. Richard, 36, of Mexico, March 22, unlawful trafficking in scheduled drug, $10,000 surety or $2,000 cash, Maine Drug Enforcement Agency. * Brandon E. Turbide, 20, of Rumford, March 22, disorderly conduct, $100 cash bail, Rumford Police Department.
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Outdoor Market needs new chairman
DIXFIELD — Ralph and Norine Clarke have chaired the annual Dixfield Main Street Outdoor Market for 17 years and this will be their last and the last for the town if no one take the reins. It’s scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 19, and is the town’s largest fundraiser for a variety of community projects. It […]
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RSU 10 budget drops assistant principal position
SUMNER — RSU 10 directors Monday reduced the proposed 2012-13 operating budget $90,000 by reshuffling administration at Rumford and Mexico schools and eliminating one position. They also decided to study possible long- and short-term facility changes. Beginning in the fall, Mountain Valley High School Assistant Principal Christopher Decker will become principal of Rumford Elementary School. […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Bethel: SAD 44 board, 7 p.m., Telstar High School Byron: School District Withdrawal Committee, 6 p.m., Town Office Mexico: Mexico Sewer District Board of Trustees, 4:30 p.m., Town Hall Mexico: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Roxbury: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Rumford: Maine Department of Environmental Protection public hearing on replacement of Martin Memorial […]