BUCKFIELD — The 2018-19 proposed budget for Regional School Unit 10 is $1.25 million less than this fiscal year, but there are several other differences that are noteworthy, Superintendent Deb Alden said at a public budget hearing Tuesday. One of the major differences between the two spending plans is that funding of the district’s vocational […]
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Massachusetts men charged with drug trafficking in Rumford
RUMFORD — Two Massachusetts men were taken into custody Tuesday and charged with drug trafficking, according to Police Chief Stacy Carter. Police identified the suspects as Joshua Deburgo, 25, of Taunton, Massachusetts, and Hasan Taft, 21, of Boston. Carter said officers seized 24.6 grams of cocaine and cash totaling $1,527. Police arrested Deburgo and Taft following […]
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Byron given two options for Coos bridge
BYRON — A state official told selectmen Tuesday night that the state would rebuild the Byron Village Road bridge for continued use by traffic, or repair it for use by pedestrians, but the town would have to take over maintenance in either case. If residents refuse to, the state will likely abandon it or close it […]
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Second fire of unknown cause hits Andover
ANDOVER — A lean-to on the Akers Family Ski Trails was found burned to the ground Monday, owner Leon Akers said Tuesday. It is the town’s second fire of unknown origin within the past month, he said. “It appears to have been some time ago as it did not spread through the leaves and pine […]
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Fire vs. forest in Mexico
Students in the fire science program at the Region 9 School of Applied Technology in Mexico engage in a game of tug of war with Region 9 forestry students, who are practicing for Woodman’s Day at Foster Career and Technical Education Center in Farmington on Thursday and Friday. (Jon Longley photo)
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Firefighters get live-fire training in Mexico
Mexico firefighter Zack Thomas, top, is taught by Deputy Chief Mat Theriault how to vent a roof during training Saturday at 44 Richards Ave. Thomas recently joined the department. (Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times) Mexico Fire Department Lt. Jamee Theriault, left, assists a firefighter with portable breathing apparatus during Saturday’s training. (Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times) Firefighters […]
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Mexico police log
• May 9, 10:30 a.m.: A River Road resident reported the theft of property. Lt. Dan Carrier is investigating. • May 7, 10:42 p.m.: A Roxbury Road resident reported an unwanted intoxicated male. Officer Eric Bernier arrested Jason Ladd, 33, Waterville, on warrants for failure to appear and disorderly conduct. Bernier was transported to the […]
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This week's agenda
Monday Bethel: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Casco: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Casco Community Center Dixfield: Selectmen, 5:30 p.m., Ludden Memorial Library Jay: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Sumner: Fire Department Auxiliary, 6 p.m., Town Office Tuesday Buckfield: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Center Chesterville: RSU 9 validation vote, noon […]
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Canton selectmen look to hire administrative assistant
CANTON — Selectmen will interview candidates for administrative assistant next week, while considering a recommendation to hire a professional recruiter for the process. Chairman Brian Keene said at Thursday night’s board meeting that four people have applied for the position that was vacated last month by Scotty Kilbreth, who cited a “hostile work environment.” “We […]
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Rumford fire chief sworn into office
Incoming Rumford Fire Chief Chris A. Reed takes the oath of office from Town Manager Linda-Jean Briggs during a pinning ceremony Thursday evening at the fire station. (Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times) Luke Reed pins the fire chief”s badge on his father, Chris A. Reed, at the Rumford fire station Thursday night. (Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times) […]