Maine school leaders say the pandemic taught them valuable lessons

School superintendents say the pandemic taught valuable lessons they will carry forward. And proved the strength and resilience of staff and students alike.

After three years of construction, Rumford celebrates completion of downtown project

Town Manager Stacy Carter said, "This is the step forward that we need to replenish this area, get growth back here."

Science experiments at Dixfield library teach kids to ask ‘Why?’

Ted “Bitsy” Ionta, a retired science teacher, gave demonstrations to children and their families.

Oxford County arrest log: July 14, 2021

Retired Rumford police sergeant carrying torch for Special Olympics World Games in Russia

Doug Maifeld will also raise money in a polar plunge for the January 2022 event.

Canton board drafts rules for potential marijuana business

The ordinance will got to a public hearing before a vote of the town.

Oxford County arrest log: July 9, 2021

Teachers take math lessons outside Mexico school

Maine Math and Science Alliance is a partner in the pilot project.

Oxford County arrest log: June 6, 2021

Teen girl leads police on 50-mile chase in stolen pickup before getting stopped in Rumford

The driver avoided at least three spike mats, struck multiple vehicles, drove through a yard and crashed through a fence before Maine State Police stopped the stolen truck in Rumford.