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Young skier injured on trail at Black Mountain in Rumford
The child, who was skiing Saturday with family, is being treated at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Dixfield board to consider fee, fine in street name, house numbering ordinance
The town will allocate $1,000 to help the Dixfield Historical Society raise money for a historical curtain restoration.
Dixfield to lease a 2027 Freightliner for plowing
An aging and expensive snowplow will be replaced using money from the public works reserve account.
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.
Dixfield seeks volunteers for climate working group
A workshop Feb. 9 set out ideas for the working group to consider, including a hazard mitigation plan and emergency route planning.
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.
Dirigo secures Class B wrestling title
The Cougars add another championship in a hugely successful season.
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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.
Vietnam-era veterans honored in Rumford
The American Legion hosted a luncheon for area veterans, including hair cuts, cake and information for the next Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
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