Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield had not yet decided Tuesday whether it would appeal a Maine Bureau of Insurance ruling that prevents the health insurance company from moving thousands of policyholders into a so-called “narrow network” plan, limiting which doctors and hospitals they can use. “While we continue to believe that our proposal to […]
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Board of Selectmen, Planning Board schedule follow-up meeting on junkyard permit
PERU — The Board of Selectmen and the Planning Board agreed during Monday evening’s selectmen meeting to meet at 5 p.m. Oct. 14 to discuss whether or not to renew a junkyard permit for JC Demolition. During the Sept. 23 selectmen meeting, the board initially voted to table the application until meeting with the Planning […]
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Maine author, bow-maker to read at Rumford Public Library
RUMFORD — Maine author and bow-maker Richard Longbow will visit the Rumford Public Library from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, to read from his book, “Frozen in Time.” According to a news release by the library, Longbow’s novel focuses on “a 5,300 year-old forensic mystery about a Neolithic human called the Iceman or […]
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Strong winds, rain knock out power
Damaging winds and heavy rains passed through the region Monday night due to a fast moving cold front. According to Eric Sinsabaugh of the National Weather Service in Gray, the front was traveling at about 40 to 50 knots through the region and the service has heard of many downed trees and power lines. The […]
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Mahoosuc Guide Service to host reading at Mahoosuc Mountain Lodge
NEWRY — The Mahoosuc Guide Service, with the help of the Mahoosuc Land Trust and the Western Mountain Senior College, will host a reading by Maine author Alice Arlen at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at the Mahoosuc Mountain Lodge. Polly Mahoney, co-owner of the Mahoosuc Guide Service, said it normally doesn’t host readings but […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Bethel: Airport Authority, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Mexico: Mexico Water District Board of Trustees, 3:30 p.m., Town Hall Mexico: Mexico Sewer District Board of Trustees, 4:30 p.m., Town Hall Roxbury: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Rumford: Municipal elections, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., American Legion Hall, 184 Congress St. Wednesday Bethel: Planning Board, 7 […]
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Dixfield garage roof, sand bids on board agenda
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen will meet at 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, at the Ludden Memorial Library to discuss maintenance on the roof of the Public Works garage. The board has been discussing the possibility of doing work on the roof since February, when former Town Manager Eugene Skibitsky said a series of […]
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Region 9 board hears reports from metal trades, fire science
MEXICO — The Vocational Region 9 board heard reports from the fire science and metal trades instructors, approved an overnight trip to Skills U.S.A. program, and was updated on the new high school equivalency requirements last week. Peter Barlow, last year’s career technical education Teacher of the Year, said nine students are in their first […]
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Rumford’s fourth budget vote in four months scheduled for Oct. 8
RUMFORD — Residents will return to the voting booth for the fourth time in four months Tuesday, Oct. 8, to decide eight remaining municipal budget articles. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall. The Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee approved the following recommendations: * $625,000 for […]
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Oxford Hills business showcase Saturday
PARIS — An event showcasing more than 60 local businesses from across Oxford Hills will be held Saturday, Oct. 12, at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Businesses that plan to attend the event run the gamut, from auto sales to art galleries; hot tubs to home builders, and everything in between. The business showcase, organized by […]