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Vietnam-era veterans honored in Rumford
The American Legion hosted a luncheon for area veterans, including hair cuts, cake and information for the next Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
Roxbury voters to decide budget at March 15 meeting
The 2026-27 municipal budget is set at $804,903, an increase of $90,343 from last year.
12-year-old skier hospitalized after hitting trees at Black Mountain in Rumford
The boy was free-skiing with friends Sunday, went off the trail, over a steep embankment and into trees, a ski area official said.
‘Friday Night Live’ makes return to stage in Rumford
Now in its 14th year, the sketch comedy show runs for three weekends beginning March 20.
Inland Woods + Trails wins $27,000 grant from Maine Tourism
The money will be used to develop a comprehensive visual media marketing campaign.
‘Death Cafe’ in Paris to foster open dialogue about end-of-life experiences
Death doulas are hosting conversations at the community center for people to share their thoughts and experiences related to death and dying.
New workforce housing opens up in Rumford
Open houses are scheduled March 5 and 10 at the 18-unit complex at 986 Prospect Ave.
Young skier injured on trail at Black Mountain in Rumford
The child, who was skiing Saturday with family, is being treated at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Dixfield board to consider fee, fine in street name, house numbering ordinance
The town will allocate $1,000 to help the Dixfield Historical Society raise money for a historical curtain restoration.
Bethel exhibit features Western Maine Olympians
Skiers and snowboarders from Oxford County are highlighted in the Bethel Historical Society display.
Rumford woman shares ‘Black New England’ experience in display
‘Everything is different for us’: Adelaide Solomon-Jordan’s collection includes photos, books and newspapers highlighting people and experiences that have framed the history of Black people…
Welding program a career boon for Region 9 students
Senior student demonstrates how to do stick welding.
Escape room in Mexico takes you to the circus
Find clues, solve puzzles and accomplish a specific mission before time runs out in Mysteries of the Menagerie.
Dixfield seeks volunteers for climate working group
A workshop Feb. 9 set out ideas for the working group to consider, including a hazard mitigation plan and emergency route planning.
Small historical societies struggle to survive: ‘No money, no membership, no space’
Oxford County groups hope to gather a second time this year to discuss shared concerns.
Dirigo junior organizes food drive, donates 4,000 items to Peru food pantry
Kaeden Swan organized two-week project involving four schools as part of a community service project.
$3M federal grant to help build child care, community center in Rumford
Child care services are vital for community to grow, Town Manager George O’Keefe said.
Special town meeting in Dixfield moved to Feb. 23
Voters will decide on the property Naming and Numbering Ordinance and a request for funds for a historical society project.
One-of-a-kind fence draws focus at Rumford home
Courtney McPherson bought each door for a dollar and her husband got to work building their unique Rumford fence.
Rumford school resource officer gets his own cop card
The police chief is working on getting a complete set for each officer in the department as a way to connect with the community.
Oxford County sets lower tax rate for 2026
The rate set by commissioners Thursday is nearly $1.03 per $1,000 of property valuation, which is about 13 cents less than last year.
Four WWII Army chaplains honored at American Legion in Rumford
The first Sunday in February is set at American Legion Post 24 as the day to honor the sacrifices of the four chaplains, who helped…
Rumford police to get part of $14.5 million federal public safety spending
The package includes a request of $1 million by the Rumford Police Department for public safety equipment.
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