RUMFORD — The First Baptist Church of Rumford will offer Parents Night Out/Kids Club on the first Friday evening of each month for the rest of the year, the Rev. Dan Pearson said. The Kids Club would allow parents to leave their children at the church and “enjoy a child-free evening” or “have a nice, quiet […]
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East Dixfield Fire Department awarded two sets of new firefighter gear
EAST DIXFIELD — The East Dixfield Fire Department was awarded two new sets of Globe firefighter gear Wednesday evening at an award ceremony at the Temple Town Hall. According to a news release by the National Volunteer Fire Council, the East Dixfield Fire Department was one of four recipients of the new gear, joining the […]
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Mahoosuc Land Trust to kick off nature-themed book discussion group
BETHEL — The Mahoosuc Land Trust will kick off their Conservation Book Group at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at the Mahoosuc Land Trust Office on 18 Mayville Road. Development Associate Jolan Ippolito said in a news release that the first discussion book will be “The Changing Nature of the Maine Woods,” written by Andrew […]
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Canton selectman remembered for her volunteerism, kindness
CANTON — Selectman Jackie Conant was remembered by friends and co-workers Tuesday as a “tireless” and “dedicated” volunteer, and a “super human being.” Conant passed away Sunday evening at the Androscoggin Hospice House. She was 68. Susan Jennings, the Oxford County Extension educator for the University of Maine 4-H Camp and Learning Center, described Conant […]
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Mexico, Rumford vote to move forward with municipal sharing proposal
MEXICO — The Mexico and Rumford boards of selectmen unanimously voted Tuesday evening to move forward with an inter-municipal proposal to share certain municipal services. During a joint meeting on Sept. 4, selectmen of both towns approved a proposal from New Hampshire consultants Municipal Resources Inc., who said they would put together a comprehensive study […]
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RSU 10 board gets refresher on duties
RUMFORD — The RSU 10 school board got an update on its duties and responsibilities Monday night from two representatives of Maine School Management Association. It was the first of four workshops to be held during the next few months to improve the district climate, maintain community knowledge and introduce the new superintendent to the […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Mexico: Mexico Sewer District Board of Trustees, 4:30 p.m., Town Hall Mexico: Joint meeting of Mexico and Rumford selectmen, 5:30 p.m., Town Hall Roxbury: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Thursday Mexico: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Friday Roxbury: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office
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Rumford’s departing town manager described as ‘respectful’ and ‘honorable’ by co-workers
RUMFORD — Town Manager Carlo Puiia, who resigned from his position Thursday night following an executive session, was described as “an honorable man” and “respectful” by his co-workers Monday. Executive Secretary Terri Palmer, who has seen several town managers come and go while she has held the position, said that she was “definitely saddened to […]
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Selectmen decline inter-municipal offer, look towards LEAN program
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen reached a mutual agreement Monday evening to decline a recent offer by the towns of Rumford and Mexico to join an inter-municipal proposal that would allow an out-of-state consultant to help identify areas where the towns could cooperate and consolidate services. During a joint meeting between the towns of […]
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Rumford, Mexico to host joint meeting at 6 p.m.
MEXICO — The Mexico and Rumford boards of selectmen will gather at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, at the Mexico Town Office for a joint meeting to discuss a recently approved proposal that may help identify areas where the towns could cooperate and consolidate services. The towns of Mexico and Rumford have been meeting since […]