BETHEL — The West Parish Congregational Church will be holding a community potluck dinner and food drive at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23 to help spread awareness of what local food groups are bringing to the community, and to help the Bethel Food Pantry. Church member Jane Chandler said that the potluck dinner will start […]
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Michaud to attend Oxford Democrat fundraiser
BRYANT POND — U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud will be the guest of honor at the Oxford County Democrats’ annual summer BBQ fundraiser on Sunday, Aug. 25, at the University of Maine 4-H Camp and Learning Center on Lake Christopher. Michaud recently announced his candidacy for governor. Bangor City Councilman Joe Baldacci and State Sen. Emily […]
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River Valley Recreation Center to host first ‘paint party’
MEXICO — The River Valley Recreation Center will celebrate the end of summer by hosting their first paint party from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23 at the Mexico Recreation Park on Route 17. Amanda Hamner, who recently joined the Mexico Recreation Board, said that she came up with the idea after her babysitter […]
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Roadside directional sign bid, reduced speed limit on agenda for selectmen
BETHEL — Discussion on awarding the roadside directional sign bid and a citizen’s request for a reduced speed limit are among the items the Board of Selectmen will discuss during their meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 21. The selectmen originally were scheduled to award the roadside directional sign bid to a company on July 15, but […]
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Rumford man charged with stabbing
RUMFORD — Police charged a Rumford man Tuesday with stabbing a man on Waldo Street on Monday afternoon, Detective Sgt. James Bernard of the Rumford Police Department said. Erik B. Hanson, 27, was arrested on a charge of elevated aggravated assault and transported to the Oxford County Jail in Paris. Hanson’s brother, Aaron Stone, 22, […]
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Judge denies preliminary injunction on spending cap ordinance
RUMFORD — Oxford County Superior Court ruled Friday that the Rumford Board of Selectmen were not in violation of the town charter when they refused to convene a special town meeting to allow residents to vote on a petition-initiated spending cap ordinance. Justice Robert Clifford said in his decision that the spending cap ordinance proposed […]
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Rumford Elks Lodge to host annual Maine Children’s Cancer Program walk Sept. 14
RUMFORD — The Rumford Elks Lodge will be hosting its annual Maine Children’s Cancer Program walk at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14. Sandra Welch, who first helped organize the walk in Rumford 21 years ago, said that registration will begin at 8 a.m., with the walk beginning at 9 a.m. However, she added that the […]
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Board denies citizen closed session
PERU — Selectmen on Monday refused a request by former selectman and board secretary Kathy Hussey for an executive session to discuss an undisclosed issue. Chairman Jim Pulsifer said the board can only go into executive session for legal issues or complaints against town officials. Hussey gave no details regarding her request. Selectman Laurieann Milligan […]
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Region 9 offering more flexibility
MEXICO — When Region 9 School of Applied Technology reopens Wednesday, Aug. 28, the 160-plus students will see a more flexible schedule. Director Brenda Gammon said students enrolled in Employability Skills will have the option to attend a full day and a half day, rather than two full days, per week if they need more time […]
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Dispute ends in stabbing in Rumford
RUMFORD — A person was seriously injured in a stabbing on Waldo Street on Monday afternoon, Rumford police Sgt. Tracey Higley said. Police did not release the victim’s name Monday night. A suspect has been identified, Higley said. At around 3:07 p.m. officers responded to the 300 block of Waldo Street after receiving a call […]