MEXICO — After Rob White had finished showing his seven snakes to the roomful of children in the Calvin B. Lyons room of the Town Office, he asked, “Does anybody have any questions?” The children only had one: “Can we touch them?” White laughed and said, “I think I have a new slogan to use: […]
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Rumford has a new fireworks ordinance
RUMFORD — As private Fourth of July celebrations loom, Town Manager Carlo Puiia wants to remind residents that voters ratified a new Fireworks Ordinance on June 11. Its provisions are now enforceable. “It is very important for our residents and their guests to understand that the use and possession of ‘bottle rockets,’ as well as […]
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Rumford board to meet Wednesday night instead of Thursday
RUMFORD — Selectmen have a relatively short agenda to work through at their regular meeting that was rescheduled to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, from the Fourth of July. The board normally meets on the first and third Thursdays each month in Rumford Falls Auditorium. Most of the business deals with the July 23 special […]
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Bethel files civil action against local developers over sign ordinance violations
PARIS — The town has filed a civil lawsuit against Bethel developers and restaurant owners Rick and Ron Savage, accusing the brothers of multiple violations of the municipal sign ordinance. The alleged violations date back to March 14, 2012, and the town is seeking fines of up to $2,500 per day per violation, as provided […]
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Governor vetoes Fund for a Healthy Maine bill
Gov. Paul LePage has vetoed a bill that would have prohibited money from the Fund for a Healthy Maine from being diverted to the general fund. The bill was sponsored by State Sen. Margaret Craven, D-Lewiston. In his veto message Tuesday, LePage said, “This bill does not have any legal effect, since a future Legislature […]
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Silver Lake association hosting book sale, pancake breakfast
ROXBURY — The Silver Lake Camp Owners Association will hold its annual used book sale and pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. July 6 at the St. Mary’s Chapel parking lot The annual association business meeting is set for 10 a.m. According to Sylvia Wendt, a volunteer with the association, the group tries to hold a […]
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Rumford to host Independence Day Celebration with music, magic and fireworks
RUMFORD — The town will celebrate the Fourth of July with music, magic, food and fireworks. Gates open at 3 p.m. Thursday at Hosmer Field where there will be food vendors, entertainment, children’s games and “an awesome fireworks display at dusk,” Scot Grassette, emcee, magician and local entertainer, said in a news report. Grassette’s lineup […]
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Bethel Historical Society to host Fourth of July community picnic and concert
BETHEL — The Bethel Historical Society will host its annual community picnic and concert at 11:30 a.m. July 4 on the side lawn of the Dr. Moses Mason House on Broad Street. Executive Director Randall H. Bennett said the community picnic and concert has been done for “a long, long time.” “The Bethel Historical Society […]
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Mexico Public Library kicking off summer programs on July 2
MEXICO — The Mexico Public Library will kick off its 2013 summer reading program at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, with Jim White, also known as “The Snake Man.” White will let children and their parents view his collection of snakes. Library Director Valerie Messana said White’s presentation will be held in the Calvin B. […]
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Roxbury ATV Riders hosting 7th annual Christmas in July Toy Run
ROXBURY — The Roxbury ATV Riders will host its seventh annual Christmas in July Toy Run at 10 a.m. Sunday, July 14, to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The toy run comes three weeks after the Roxbury ATV Riders raised $650 for the Maine Children’s Cancer Program on June 22. Sixty ATV riders went on a […]