DIXFIELD — The RSU 10 board and secretaries, Central Office employees, business office employees and other clerical staff, have agreed on a three-year contact. Superintendent Craig King said the approximately 25 employees, who also include those responsible for technology in the district, will receive up to a 2.1 percent salary increase for Jan. 1 to […]
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Selectmen schedule dates for budget public hearing, vote
RUMFORD — A municipal budget hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, followed by a budget vote Tuesday, Oct. 8. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall for residents to decide on eight budget proposals. The Board of Selectmen set the dates and times at […]
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Federal government asks Bethel to pay back 70 cents
BETHEL — The effects of federal sequestration have reached this town. A letter was received from the state treasurer’s office, Town Manager Jim Doar told selectmen at their most recent meeting. It said the state office had heard from the U.S. Forest Service that because of sequestration that took effect in March, 5.1 percent of […]
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River Valley Healthy Communities to give Lifestyle Change Award
RUMFORD — The River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition will present a resident with a Lifestyle Change Award on Sunday, Sept. 15, in conjunction with the American Heart Association’s Central Maine Heart Walk. Coalition program coordinator Sandy Witas said that despite a smaller number of nominees for the 2013 Heart Walk, the committee was able to […]
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Wilton donates to Lac-Megantic Relief Fund; benefit concert planned
WILTON — Selectmen voted unanimously Tuesday to donate $500 to the Lac-Megantic Relief Fund. The money will be taken from the town’s contingency/legal account, Town Manager Rhonda Irish said Thursday. A benefit concert featuring several local groups is also being planned for Saturday, Oct. 12, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the University of Maine […]
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Two people killed in head-on crash on Route 108 in Canton
CANTON — A Dixfield couple was killed Thursday when their station wagon collided head-on with a loaded potato truck on Route 108. Howard Child and his wife, Carrie Child, were killed at about 1 p.m. when their Subaru Legacy veered into the path of a dump truck in front of the Victorian Villa Rehabilitation and […]
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Deaf, blind AT hiker gets help in Bethel
BETHEL — A deaf and nearly blind hiker is nearing the end of his 2,185-mile hike of the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine, and several Bethel residents have been helping him out as he approaches his goal. Roger Poulin of Winthrop was born with Usher Syndrome, which affects vision and hearing and causes problems […]
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Bethel selectmen stop issuing concealed weapons permits
BETHEL — Residents seeking a concealed weapons permit will now get them through the Maine State Police, following a recent vote by Bethel selectmen. The board had been issuing the permits after the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office did background checks. Town Manager Jim Doar said selectmen are authorized by state law to issue the permits, […]
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Local nonprofit group offering end-of-summer paddle
BETHEL — The public will have the opportunity to paddle down the Androscoggin River at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, as part of the Natural Resources Council of Maine’s celebration of the end of summer. NRCM Outreach Coordinator Todd Martin said the NRCM attempts to hold an end-of-summer paddle every year for its members and […]
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Selectmen approve reduced budget recommendations
RUMFORD — For the fourth time in as many months, the Board of Selectmen gathered Thursday evening to approve new municipal budget amounts. Selectmen passed reduced budget proposals for all eight unapproved municipal budgets, nearly a month after raising their recommendations to try to meet those of the Finance Committee. The new budget recommendations of […]