Some may have called Seamus Foley of Bryant Pond crazy for ice-fishing on a cold, soggy day such as Saturday, but in Foley’s opinion, it was the people off the ice who were crazy, because the fishing was “awesome.” That seems to be the pattern this year, because over in Livermore on Long Pond, Earl […]
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Dixfield town manager retiring June 30
After serving four years as Dixfield’s town manager, Carlo Puiia announced he is retiring June 30. (Sun Journal file photo) DIXFIELD — Carlo Puiia has announced he will step down as town manager when his contract expires June 30. Puiia, who turns 58 in April, has been town manager for four years. He informed selectmen Jan. 8 […]
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Rumford welcomes first baby of 2018
Eli Patrick Milligan is the first baby of 2018 to be born at Rumford Hospital, according to a hospital spokeswoman. Eli arrived at 1:22 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9. He weighed 7 pounds, 12.8 ounces. His parents are Kaylin Milligan and John Vanboskirk of Rumford. and his brother is Oliver, 4. Maternal grandparents are Karin […]
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Peru man charged with OUI, eluding police
RUMFORD — Police said a Peru man with a suspended license faces multiple charges following a car crash and foot chase in the downtown Tuesday evening. Police Chief Stacy Carter said in a news release that Adam Gill, 23, was charged with eluding an officer, operating under the influence, refusal to submit to arrest, operating after […]
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Rumford skating rink open
The Rumford Parks Department will host the annual Family Fun Day on Sunday, Feb. 4, at the Rumford rink in the Hosmer Field Complex. (file photo) RUMFORD — Skating is open at the Rumford rink in the Hosmer Field Complex. Hours for the skating shack are noon to 8 p.m. on Thursdays, noon to 9 p.m. […]
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Dixfield fire victim dies
DIXFIELD — The State Fire Marshal’s Office said Wednesday that a Dixfield man died late Monday night at Maine Medical Center in Portland as a result of burns from a kitchen fire at his farmhouse on Jan. 2. Richard Roberts, 78, of 97 Averill Hill Road suffered burns to 45 percent of his body when his […]
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This week's agenda
MONDAY Bethel: Selectmen workshop on short-term rentals, 6 to 7 p.m., Town Office. Selectmen meeting to follow. Casco: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Casco Community Center Dixfield: Selectmen, 5:30 p.m., Ludden Memorial Library Hebron: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Jay: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Paris: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town […]
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Cold not a problem for winter sports enthusiasts
With the subzero temperatures the Northeast has been experiencing lately, some folks may be considering hibernation, and limiting their time outside to getting the mail and getting into their cars. Then there are the brave few. On Saturday, several local outdoor enthusiasts gathered at the Bethel Inn Resort Cross-Country Ski and Snowshoe Center on a […]
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Oxford County Dems to nominate sheriff candidates
PARIS — The Oxford County Democratic Committee will caucus Sunday, Jan. 14, to select names to submit to Gov. Paul LePage for consideration for sheriff. The meeting will be held at 1 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 17 East Main St. Only members of the Oxford County Democratic Committee can participate. The caucus is […]
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Rumford selectmen's meeting rescheduled
RUMFORD — Town Manager Linda-Jean Briggs said the Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday has been rescheduled to Jan. 18 due to the snowstorm. All agenda items will be added to the Jan. 18 meeting.