Oxford County Sheriff’s Deputy Steve Cronce began his duties Monday.
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Posted inLocal News, Maine, News, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Dixfield high school looking to form drum line, hire pep band leader
Regional School Unit 56 directors approved a $2,800 stipend for someone to lead the newly approved drum line pep band to play at home football and basketball games.
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Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors, The Franklin Journal
Who’s responsible for maintaining the road to Tumbledown Mountain?
As a hole on the Byron Road grows, state and county officials hope to find a permanent solution.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
State rangers will patrol Tumbledown Mountain over Labor Day weekend
Rangers also reminded hikers that camping has been prohibited on the mountain since 2021.
Posted inField Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Dirigo field hockey embracing dolphin laugh, and other things learned at Tuesday’s practice
The Cougars will round out the preseason with field hockey versus football games that pit their new coach against her husband.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors, The Franklin Journal
Who foots the bill when Maine responders rescue hikers in unorganized territories?
Weld’s Fire Rescue Department has been called out six times for out-of-town rescues since June, mostly on Tumbledown Mountain, stressing the town’s fire budget.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford police continue search for suspects who fired shots at officers during chase
Police have not commented further after posting Saturday that two men were in custody and three more were being sought in the shooting and chase.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton Blueberry Festival to begin Friday, ending Saturday with fireworks over Wilson Pond
There will be food, music, games and a parade that will step off at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Dixfield approves migrant worker housing for Irving sawmill
The Canadian-based company will build four, four-bedroom mobile homes to house legal male and female migrant employees at the sawmill.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Wilton lawmaker pleads not guilty to clean election law crimes
State Rep. Randall Hall pleaded not guilty to 12 charges of involving alleged forgery of signatures needed to get Maine Clean Elections funds.