Mexico trades school gets go-ahead to use new buildings
The welding and culinary arts buildings have sat idle for 15 months while the state and district worked out the fire hydrant parameters.
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Recordings of Oxford County commissioners meetings now available online
Chairperson Lisa Keim, of Dixfield, had pushed to find a way to get the meetings published to provide transparency.
Inside a Canton dog sledding operation offering winter mushing rides
Russ Dillingham recently captured behind-the-scenes moments at a dog-based business.
For the love of mushing
Lifelong Canton dog musher Alex Theriault and his crew offer not just wilderness dogsledding, but a glimpse into a sled dogs’ joy.
Details of $1 billion Oxford County ‘water battery’ shared with Rumford group
Construction of a pumped storage hydropower project could start around 2031, with the facility coming online in 2033, Tom Saviello and Tom Brennan said.
Sled dog presentation a big hit at Rumford library
Sarah Garland from Ultimate Dog Sledding Experience in Canton said there are 96 present and past sled dogs at their business.
Maintenance garage in Turner goes up in blaze
The fire was reported Friday morning at 426 Fish St.
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Lost library mural gets new life with replica in Rumford
The original wall mural was painted in 1979 by then-library staff member Margaret (Peggy) Legere Stacey, but was destroyed during construction work.
Roxbury dedicates town report to longtime employee
After 18 years working for the town, Renee Hodsdon recognized for first full year serving as Roxbury’s first town administrator.
Children’s author draws big crowd to Rumford library
The presentation and reading by Paula Nations had the largest turnout for a children’s author program at the library, organizers said.
Roxbury voters approve money toward townwide property revaluation
A selectman and school board director were reelected to 3-year terms.
Where to take your dog in western Maine, from patios to trails
Find dog-friendly walking paths, welcoming restaurants and parks where you can bring your pooch in towns including Bethel, Farmington, Rumford and Rangeley and more.
New owners of Upton store hold town’s hopes for a gathering place
The owners of Upton Village Store plan to reopen the country store while other longtime meeting places have long ago closed.
Community steps up for 12-year-old Turner boy hurt at Black Mountain in Rumford
The injuries sustained by Eli Leavitt of Turner are ‘more significant than they originally thought.’
What to do for St. Patrick’s Day in the Lewiston-Auburn area
There are several events planned this weekend and next Tuesday to celebrate the green-themed holiday.
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