Dirigo junior organizes food drive, donates 4,000 items to Peru food pantry
Kaeden Swan organized two-week project involving four schools as part of a community service project.
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Jay man dies in vehicle on busy Rumford bridge
The 55-year-old man appeared distraught and was seen with a handgun before he died by suicide on Chisholm Park Bridge, police say.
Peru man fails to show for sentencing in 2024 fatal crash in Auburn
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Albert Deschaine, 37.
Volunteer at Rumford library brings new life to science education
Matt Frost, of Peru, coordinates STEM and 3D printing classes as part of the children’s library programming.
Fire that heavily damaged a condemned, vacant house in Mexico under investigation
About 20 firefighters from Mexico and Rumford departments responded to the blaze Tuesday night.
Fire at Rumford auto business was accidental, fire chief says
The fire at Adley’s Auto Sales and Services on Tuesday that caused an estimated $1 million damage was the result of efforts to thaw a frozen pipe, authorities say.
Fire heavily damages building, equipment, tow trucks in Rumford
About 50 firefighters from seven departments responded Tuesday night to a blaze at Adley’s Auto Sales and Service.
Dixfield area school district introduces new school resource officer
Oxford County Sheriff’s Deputy Steve Cronce began his duties Monday.
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Maranacook hits the boards, and other takeaways from Class C South
Hall-Dale starts its revenge tour, Mount View recovers and Spruce Mountain gets a lift from Dylan Jewett in the quarterfinals.
Central Maine hospitals acquired by California group that pledges to invest $150M
Central Maine Healthcare, which includes Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, is now part of Prime Healthcare Foundation.
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.
Next generation of Bethel-area gearheads driving forward — mostly on lawn mowers
Three Oxford County students are learning trades early — guided by family, mentors and their own drive.
Small historical societies struggle to survive: ‘No money, no membership, no space’
Oxford County groups hope to gather a second time this year to discuss shared concerns.
Dirigo secures Class B wrestling title
The Cougars add another championship in a hugely successful season.
High schools Thursday: Edward Little Alpine skiing wins KVAC titles
The Red Eddies sweep the individual and team championships.
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