RUMFORD — Selectmen on Thursday debated three large-scale water-extraction ordinances, but only one will appear on the June town meeting warrant. The ordinances are in response to Poland Spring Water Co.’s proposal for a 15- to 20-year contract with the Rumford Water District to draw up to 150 million gallons a year from two new wells […]
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Church closing food pantry, opening coffee house
RUMFORD — Citing a lack of donations, the Praise Assembly of God Church is closing its food pantry to the public beginning Thursday. “We can’t keep doing what we’re doing,” said Justin Thacker, pastor of the church at 89 Congress St. “There’s no way we can afford it. We don’t receive any government funding. We’re […]
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Seven charged in River Valley drug bust
Seven people from Mexico, Rumford and Lewiston were arrested Wednesday morning in a drug bust that yielded over 100 grams of crack cocaine, cash and a loaded firearm, police said. Rumford Police Chief Stacy Carter and Mexico Police Chief Roy Hodsdon said in a news release that the arrests were the culmination of a monthslong […]
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Puiia: No 'conspiracy' in closing Dixfield Police Department
Dixfield Public Works Department employee Randy Glover, left, was presented with a legislative sentiment by Rep. Richard Pickett, R-Dixfield, at Monday’s meeting of the Board of Selectmen. DIXFIELD — Town Manager Carlo Puiia told those at Monday night’s selectmen meeting that members of the board had no part in his decision to close the Police Department […]
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This week's agenda
Tuesday Farmington: RSU 9 directors, 6 p.m., Forum at Mt. Blue Campus Hartford: Road Committee, 7 p.m., Town Office Sumner: Selectmen, executive session, 4:30 p.m., Town Office Sumner: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Wednesday Buckfield: Buckfield Village Corp., 6:30 p.m., Municipal Center Otisfield: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Paris: Policy and Procedure Committee, 7 p.m., […]
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Canton selectmen consider road closures
CANTON — Selectmen on Thursday reviewed roads they’re considering closing, including some “like driveways or very short town roads,” Administrator Scotty Kilbreth said. Four of the nine are Maxwell Farm, Hodge, Tom York and Cemetery roads. “We’re looking to be more efficient; it would save time during snow operations,” Selectman Don Hutchins said. Selectmen decided […]
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Hope Association Winter Fashion Show in Rumford
Beth Wasson and Keith White dance on the runway before an enthusiastic crowd at the Hope Association’s Winter Fashion Show on Thursday at 85 Lincoln Ave. in Rumford. Following entertainment by the Glee Club, clients modeled outfits available at the What Not Shop. Mary Turnbull looks on as Bryan Farrar does a dance on the […]
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Vacation week provides indoor and outdoor fun for youngsters
BETHEL — Monday kicked off school vacation week for students, and parents are having no trouble finding activities to keep their children entertained and active. For one little girl recently diagnosed with epilepsy, vacation provides an opportunity to spend time with her grandparents and enjoy breakfast with Mickey Mouse. Secelia Ojeda, 6, of Bethel has […]
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Regional agenda
Monday Casco: Open Space Commission, 6:30 p.m., Casco Community Center Farmington: Franklin County Commission, 9 a.m., county building Jay: Selectmen, executive session with unions, 3 p.m., Town Office Jay: Selectmen, 5:30 p.m., Spruce Mountain Middle School Tuesday Buckfield: Economic Development Committee, 6 p.m., Municipal Center Buckfield: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Center Casco: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., […]
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Sunshine, food and hot tubs at Bridgton Winter Carnival
BRIDGTON — After a week of back-to-back snowstorms and winter blues, the sun came out to smile upon Highland Lake in Bridgton, and create an energetic, pleasant atmosphere for the Winter Carnival on Saturday. For the 15th year, Harvest Hills Animal Shelter in Fryeburg raised money for homeless animals through its Freezin’ for a Reason […]