MEXICO — A request for a liquor license renewal for Tommy Guns Pit Stop will go to a state hearing after being denied by a unanimous vote of the Board of Selectmen. Town Manager Jack Gaudet said the Maine Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages & Lottery Operations will conduct the hearing at the Mexico Town Office at […]
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Dixfield hires new police officer
Dixfield Police Chief Jeff Howe, right, introduces new police officer Gerald “Jerry” F. Maccione IV to Selectman Hart Daley at the Aug. 21 board meeting. DIXFIELD — Police Chief Jeff Howe recently introduced selectmen to the department’s newest officer, Gerald “Jerry” F. Maccione IV of Norridgewock. “I expect to see him completing his field training […]
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Peru tax rate set, bills sent
PERU — Because the $12.5 million RSU 56 budget was approved Aug. 8, the town’s tax rate has been finalized and bills were mailed out Friday. Town Clerk Vera Parent told selectmen Monday night that taxpayers will see a slight increase, with the final rate being $19 per $1,000 of valuation. In other business, Fire Chief Bill Hussey said […]
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This week's agenda
Monday 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 Office Rumford: Board of Appeals, 3 p.m., Municipal Building Waterford: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Tuesday Casco: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Casco Community Center Wednesday […]
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Dixfield boy gets bear early on Youth Hunting Day
DIXFIELD — Elijah Walker, 11, of East Dixfield shot his first-ever black bear on Youth Bear Hunting Day in Dixfield on Saturday. Walker was with his father, Lee Walker, when he got the 158-pound bear, which was tagged and weighed at Steve’s Family Market in Wilton. This is Walker’s second year hunting bear. Roger Williams, […]
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Howe Brothers get mobility challenged outdoors again
BYRON — Those usually required to use wheelchairs for mobility were able to operate underwater machinery, swim in wetsuits and pan for gold at the Gold Prospecting Event at Swift River Pines in Byron on Saturday, thanks to the nonprofit Outdoors Again and several volunteers. “Our mission is to assist paralyzed people to get outdoors […]
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RSU 56 looking to fill guidance, gifted and talented positions
DIXFIELD — Dirigo High School and T.W. Kelly Dirigo Middle School Principal Mike Poulin told Regional School Unit 56 directors Tuesday night that he’s doubtful two positions will be filled before classes start Aug. 30. The vacancies are a guidance counselor for grades kindergarten through eight and a part-time gifted and talented position for grades […]
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Mainers get into the solar celebration
Viewing party of one For three hours Monday, the Lewiston Public Library ran a projector with NASA’s livestream coverage of the eclipse as it crept across the country. With the time almost here, it had one taker, sitting alone in the cool, dark room. She’d been there an hour. The woman, who declined to give […]
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Rumford board considering buying rented streetlights
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen is exploring the feasibility of buying their rented streetlights and converting them to more efficient LED lighting. On Aug. 3, Paul Vesel, director of RealTerm Energy of Annapolis, Maryland, made a presentation to the board about its LED conversion services. He said his company is working with 22 towns in […]
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Dixfield revaluation begins soon
DIXFIELD — A townwide revaluation of all land and buildings will begin this month. John O’Donnell and Associates of New Gloucester will perform the revaluation and physical inspections. Property owners should anticipate a visit by an authorized and properly identified member of the revaluation team. Those with concerns or questions may call the Town Office […]