MEXICO — A few residents went through the 19-article annual town meeting warrant in 30 minutes at Tuesday night’s public hearing. The proposed municipal budget of $3.13 million is up $101,269, according to Town Manager Jack Gaudet. “I feel good about this budget,” he said. “Yes, we’re up, but I think we’re not spending unneeded […]
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Rumford drug suspects arraigned, moved to Wiscasset jail
RUMFORD — A Rumford couple charged with drug trafficking have been transferred to Two Bridges Jail in Wiscasset after being arraignment in Rumford District Court, an Oxford County corrections officer said Tuesday. Randy Aron, 40, and Jessica Pare, 40, each pleaded not guilty to Class A aggravated trafficking of cocaine base and violating conditions of […]
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Longtime volunteer honored by selectmen
CANTON — Susan Gammon was honored by selectmen and townspeople Thursday night with a plaque and certificate for her decades of service to the town. Gammon, 70, is retiring after serving as a selectman in the late 1990s and from 2000 to 2004. She also served as a school board member and was on many […]
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This week’s agenda
Monday Buckfield: Selectmen, 9 a.m., Municipal Center Buckfield: Selectmen and Budget Committee, 10:30 a.m., Municipal Center Casco: Open Space Commission, 6:30 p.m., Casco Community Center Casco: Zoning Board, 7 p.m., Casco Community Center Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Tuesday Buckfield: Economic Development Committee, 6 p.m., Municipal Center Buckfield: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Hartford: […]
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Mexico pair arrested 2nd time in 3 months in drug trafficking bust
MEXICO — A local man and woman were arrested Friday for the second time in less than three months for dealing cocaine, according to the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency. Randy Aron, 40, and Jessica Pare, 40, were each charged with Class A aggravated trafficking of cocaine base and violating their conditions of release, MDEA Commander […]
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Newry reduces golf course assessment
NEWRY — The Sunday River Country Club has had its land value decreased by $1.3 million by the town’s assessor, according to town officials. Deputy Clerk Kelly Scott said assessing agent Bob Gingras cited the condition of the golf course and limited seasonal use. “With this decrease, he now has it valued at $2.25 million […]
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New Briar Patch greenhouse opens in Mexico
Eric Gamez, a client at Hope Association, labels plants as Marlene Pervier of Rumford shops at the new Briar Patch greenhouse in Mexico on Thursday. MEXICO — Hope Association’s new Briar Patch greenhouse opened its doors Thursday at 85 Highland Terrace. “There’s a lot of excitement and ideas about the greenhouse,” Executive Director Catherine Johnson said of […]
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Newry voters reject tax discounts
NEWRY — Town meeting voters Tuesday turned down giving a 2 percent discount to people who pay their taxes within 30 days of billing. Selectmen had recommended against the discount, noting that it would require raising $55,000 in taxes to carry it out. The discount has been given in past years. About three dozen voters […]
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Peru board asks for road commissioner accountability
PERU — The Board of Selectmen voted 3-2 Monday to have the Ordinance Committee draft rules to make the road commissioner more accountable to the board and to his job description. The action comes after a string of disagreements between the board and Road Commissioner Lee Merrill, who is elected by voters, regarding who has […]
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Dixfield gearing up for annual town meeting
DIXFIELD — The annual town meeting warrant made available Monday at the Board of Selectmen’s meeting includes several action items to be decided by citizens June 1. Town Manager Carlo Puiia said the first 12 articles include items that the town must have, including debt service, liability insurance, General Assistance, the ambulance service contract and public […]