Rumford to hold first Walk to Remember to support parents who have lost babies

The Walk to Remember aims to support parents who have lost babies through still birth, miscarriage and infant death. The event coincides with October being National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.

High winds knock out power to thousands in Androscoggin, Franklin, Oxford counties

Central Maine Power prepared Friday for significant outages throughout the state come Saturday morning.

Oxford County arrest log: Oct. 11, 2024

Dixfield high school students learn canoeing, hiking skills

Summer Outdoor Learning program leader Kate O’Connor said Dirigo High School students learned how to control their emotions and be more confident in their choices.

Dixfield-based school district prepares for electronic network upgrade

The equipment was funded mostly by a $93,403 federal grant, Technology Director Brian Keene said.

Mexico middle school staff prepares for remote classes

Regional School Unit 10 Superintendent Deb Alden announced Tuesday that Mountain Valley Middle School has been closed indefinitely due to mold spores.

Mexico middle school closed immediately because of poor air quality

Superintendent Deb Alden said students will switch to remote learning next Tuesday.

Canton Select Board raises tax rate

Selectmen voted to Monday to set the 2024-25 property tax rate at $20.75 per $1,000 of property valuation, an increase of $1.50 from last year.

Peru woman gets 15 years for drug and gun crimes

Prosecutors say the defendant sold a total of roughly 1.5 kilograms of methamphetamine.

Oxford County arrest log: Oct. 8, 2024