Rumford police reassure public about bobcat hanging out near High Bridge

RSU 56 board proposes ‘bare bones’ budget

Voters in Canton, Carthage, Dixfield and Peru rejected a proposed budget of $13.27 million for the 2019-20 school budget on June 11.

Photo: Family visits fairy houses in Peru

The one-eighth-mile wooded pathway has about 100 fairy houses free for public viewing from dawn to dusk starting Memorial Day to just after Labor Day.

Seth Carey growing hemp for his line of teas and skin care products

After an unsuccessful bid to become district attorney, Seth Carey is trying to grow hemp for a new line of herbal teas and organic skin care products.

Andover Olde Home Days celebration bringing back the arm-wrestling and skillet-toss contests

The 39th Andover Olde Home Days event is coming up on August 2 through 4.

PHOTO: A story and a show in Mexico

Mexico Public Library features free entertainment for children and families on Fridays at 1 p.m. through August 9.

Canton selectmen schedule workshop on summer roadwork

A workshop is planned Thursday to decide where, when and how to proceed.

Mexico police chief obtains equipment for town departments

The trucks, trailer, four-wheelers and grader are worth an estimated $300,000.

Historic downtown Rumford building available for $1

The Clough & Pillsbury building was a hardware store that opened in 1916.

RSU 10 addressing chronic absenteeism at all schools

More than a quarter of students were absent 10 percent of the time in 2018-19.