RUMFORD — The sweetness of enduring peace has always been tainted by the bitterness of personal sacrifice, the vice commander of the local American Legion Post told a Veterans Day gathering Thursday. “We are compelled to never forget that while we enjoy our daily pleasures, there are others who have endured, and still be enduring, […]
River Valley
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Over 50 veterans honored with breakfast, assembly at Peru school
Students raised over $2,000 for Operation Reboot Outdoors in Turner.
Voters approve a $5.48 million grant for vocational school in Mexico
The money will enhance welding, culinary arts and outdoor skills and leadership programs.
RSU 10 voters approve $91.8 million school for Mexico
It is the second time the project has been supported by voters.
Peru voters authorize money for Med-Care, pass land use ordinance
PERU — Voters on Tuesday authorized $10,000 requested by Med-Care Ambulance for capital expenses and approved a Land Use Ordinance. They also repealed three outdated ordinances. The $10,000 will come from the town’s share of the American Rescue Fund Act. Med-Care Chief said, “What that allows me to do is between the time the funds […]
Photo: Election Day in Canton brings 86 voters by mid-morning
Local ballots are hand-counted after the polls close at 8 p.m.
Oxford County arrest log: Nov. 7, 2022
• Eric R. Barker, 52, of 337 Bryant Road, Buckfield, on a charge of attaching false plates, 11:44 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, in Norway, by Norway Police Department. • Amy E. Boutilier, 44, of 232 Knox St., Rumford, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 10:21 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4, on Waldo Street […]
Peru to vote on 5 referendum articles Tuesday
Voting will take place from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Peru Town Office.
Oxford County arrest log: Nov. 4, 2022
• Takoda J. Cundiff, 21, transient, on charges of gross sexual assault and furnishing liquor to a minor, 2:42 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, in South Paris, by Paris Police Department. • James P. Day, 49, of 54 Seth Day Road, Porter, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 4:09 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, […]