RUMFORD — There was great weather for a great event as nine different teams participated Saturday in the River Valley Relay For Life at Hosmer Field. A highlight for the one-day event was the arrival of the Ride For Life Bikers, greeted by applause as they rounded the track. After they parked, the riders stood by […]
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Rumford library roof needs more work
RUMFORD — Saying they had little choice, the Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 Thursday to spend an additional $33,560 for exterior work at the Rumford Public Library. The money is in addition to the $106,000 the board approved earlier for H.E. Callahan of Auburn to replace rotted wood and gutters and to repair the roof. In […]
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Mexico recreation center refurbishing gym
MEXICO — The River Valley Recreation Center plans to refurbish the gym floor and replace the wooden bleachers, Activity Director Justeen LaPointe said. O’Sullivan’s Flooring Co. of Massachusetts “gave us a good deal,” she said. “They’re going to be coming soon to sand down the gym floor, and in order to do that, we had […]
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RSU 10 budget raises objection
PERU — One resident of Regional School Unit 10 objected to the proposed $38.23 million spending plan presented at Tuesday night’s public hearing. The proposal is up 4.2 percent from the 2015-16 budget and the share to be paid by the 12 district towns is up by 2.9 percent. Dixfield resident Dan McKay objected to […]
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Household waste collection scheduled for June 11 at Region 9
MEXICO — A household hazardous materials collection will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 11, at Region 9 School of Applied Technology on River Street. Patricia Duguay, executive director of the River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition, said examples of household hazardous waste include cleaners, solvents, chemical lawn fertilizers, weed and insect killers, […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: * Matthew J. Gallant, 34, of Wales, failure to appear, noon, May 17 in Bangor, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Jacob Roy Hill, 26, of Waterford, two charges, failure to pay fines, 8:52 p.m., May 17 in Paris, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. […]
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Mexico selectmen approve plow truck cab and chassis
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday approved the purchase of a Western Star plow truck and chassis for $67,250, including a $14,000 trade-in. The winning bid was submitted by Daigle & Houghton of Herman. Town Manager John Madigan is also looking into quotes for new and used sidewalk plows, as well as leasing costs. […]
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Two hearings this week on RSU 10 budget
DIXFIELD — Residents in Regional School Unit 10 will have two opportunities this week to learn about the proposed 2016-17 budget. Public hearings are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, at Dirigo Elementary School in Peru and at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at Buckfield Junior-Senior High School in Buckfield. The $38.23 million budget […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Allen J. Chase, 50, of Keene, N.H., failure to appear, 11:22 p.m. May 14 in Rumford, Rumford Police Department. * Richard Lee Downs, 65, of Rumford, criminal trespass, 6:08 p.m. May 14 in Rumford, Rumford Police Department. * Donald V. Ingerson, […]
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RVHCC final networking meeting of the season May 25
RUMFORD — The River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition will hold its final networking meeting of the season at noon Wednesday, May 25, in the community room of the Rumford Public Library. Executive Director Patricia Duguay said instead of a guest speaker, residents and coalition members are welcome to share programs and projects they are involved […]