Maine writers’ group funding copies of banned book for Dirigo high school students

The controversial memoir on sexuality and gender identity was removed from the library.

Oxford County arrest log: Aug. 15, 2022

Photo: Readers churn for chocolate in Mexico

Oxford County arrest log: Aug. 12, 2022

RSU 10 looks to fill Rumford Elementary School principal vacancy

Superintendent Deb Alden noted that the district has “done an incredible amount of hiring" recently.

Dixfield-based school board bans gender book from Dirigo library

RSU 56 directors voted 7-2 to remove “Gender Queer: A Memoir” from the high school shelves.

Senior housing project approved by Rumford Planning Board

Occupancy of the 33 apartments is expected in about two years.

Oxford County arrest log: Aug. 8, 2022

Mexico man tells police the stepson he fatally shot was in a rage and threatening family

A criminal complaint charges Thomas B. Tellier, 52, with murder of Nicholas Trynor, 27, of Mexico.

Mexico man arrested in shooting death of stepson

Police: Thomas Tellier, 52, charged with murder in fatal shooting Saturday on Intervale Avenue in Mexico.