The new bus will accommodate 10 wheelchairs, making it possible for the nine students currently using them to be evacuated on one bus instead of the three needed now.
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Posted inLocal News, News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Dixfield discloses police survey results
DIXFIELD — The Select Board announced Oct. 14 the results of a community survey regarding police coverage of the town, as well as what the next steps might be. The police coverage straw poll was conducted for residents at the Town Office, over the phone and at the town’s website. Board Chair Richard Pickett said […]
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Posted inLocal News, News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Dixfield town crew getting geared up for winter
He also noted that the public works one-ton truck should be here by mid-November. “I called down to Viking and their equipping that Western Star that we bought to replace the ’09. Should be up and ready by Dec. 1.”
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Happy Halloween! Where to find tricks, treats and scary events today in Lewiston-Auburn area
Oct. 31 Halloween Extravaganza at NerdCore, 550 Center St., 11 a.m. Fright Fest Kids Day at Farmington Fairgrounds, 292 High St., 2 p.m. for those 12 years old and younger. Tickets are $5 each and an adult enters free with their child. Halloween Trunk or Treat at Central Maine Powersports, 845 Main St., Lewiston, 3:30-6:30 p.m. […]
Posted inLocal News, News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford ski area receives $1.2 million in grants for improvements
RUMFORD — Black Mountain of Maine has received $1.2 million in grant that will enable the ski area to make snow faster and hopefully lengthen their ski season, according Roger Arsenault, chairman of the Board of Directors. “This means better snow and earlier opening on everyone’s favorite trails. These upgrades will take our snowmaking capabilities […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Victims’ families say their lives were ripped apart by the Lewiston mass shooting
Notice of intent to file federal lawsuits against the U.S. Department of Defense and a U.S. Army hospital in New York were announced Tuesday afternoon in Lewiston.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, The Franklin Journal
Grant to MaineHealth EMS ambulance services supports training, recruitment, equipment in greater Franklin County
The service, a department of MaineHealth Franklin, was formerly known as NorthStar EMS.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Drivers unscathed, vehicles heavily damaged in Wilton crash
No one was injured in Tuesday’s collision, Wilton police officer Cody Henry said.
Posted inFranklin, News
Photos: Sprucing up Titcomb Mountain ski area
Dick Forster, 91, of Farmington was painting trim on large, canvas building that racers use at the ski area in Farmington.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Oct. 15, 2024
• Clay R. Jacobs, 46, of 63 Depot St., Buckfield, on a charge of operating under the influence of alcohol, 9:32 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at 281 Streaked Mountain Road, Buckfield, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Brendan K. McFarland, 30, of 28A Charles St., Sanford, on a charge of operating under the influence of […]