MEXICO — Cody Smith likes people. It shows in his work at the Victorian Villa Rehabilitation and Living Center in Canton, and as a junior firefighter with the Andover and Rumford fire departments. Smith, 17, of Andover was recognized by WCSH 6 Teens Who Care program. He received a $2,000 scholarship along with the honor. […]
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Andover panel to present school withdrawal plan
ANDOVER — The Withdrawal Committee plans to submit its plan to the SAD 44 board and Superintendent David Murphy sometime next week. Committee member and Andover Selectman Susan Merrow said once the withdrawal plan is submitted, negotiations between the committee and the board can begin. She said the plan has three parts: 1. Andover leaving […]
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Elks holding supper for vets RUMFORD — The Rumford Lodge of Elks 862 on 60 River St. will host a Veterans Supper from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30. All vets eat for free. The cost of the meal is $7. Menu will consist of ham, potatoes, veggies and dessert. Take outs available. For […]
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Mayberry — Arsenault
Sarah and Joseph Arsenault ANDOVER — The wedding of Sarah L. Mayberry and Joseph R. Arsenault was held on Aug. 11 at the Andover Town Hall in Andover. Shannon Welch, family friend, officiated at the wedding. The bride is the daughter of Everett and Donna Mayberry of Andover. The bridegroom is the son of Kenneth […]
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Andover woman sent to jail for violating probation
PARIS — An Andover woman, who was convicted last November on welfare fraud and placed on probation for two years, pleaded guilty Wednesday in Oxford County Superior Court to violating probation. Susan M. Jamison, 27, was sentenced by Justice Robert W. Clifford to serve seven days of her suspended two-year sentence in jail. Jamison was […]
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Stephens High Class of 1946 RUMFORD — The Stephens High School Class of 1946 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, at Gatch’s. Dinner, auction for Charlene Wing DIXFIELD — A spaghetti dinner and silent auction to benefit Charlene (Voter) Wing will be held Sunday, Nov. 25, at the American Legion Hall. The auction […]
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Andover school withdrawal talks begin
ANDOVER — SAD 44 superintendent David Murphy and two former superintendents hired by the Andover Withdrawal Committee met for the first time Wednesday to discuss the steps for the town to leave the district. Murphy said the meeting was essentially an introductory session, along with discussion on requirements for withdrawal. Withdrawal Committee Chairwoman Susan Merrow […]
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J. Rich: Public must demand change
Tim Ricker of Auburn had an interesting proposal in his letter Nov. 7 to limit campaign spending. That is an important issue, worthy of interest by every citizen who cares about democracy and the election of officials — local, state and national. The last election was noted for many things, including outside interference, especially in […]
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Duguay wins re-election as Oxford County District 2 commissioner
HARTFORD — Late Wednesday afternoon, Dave Duguay was nearly done retrieving his campaign signs. It was a task he started Tuesday night while waiting to learn that he’d won a third straight term as Oxford County District 2 commissioner. He finished at 3 a.m. Wednesday and was back out at noon to get the remaining […]
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Telstar renovation project wins by a 2-to-1 vote
BETHEL — Voters in four of the five SAD 44 towns gave the go-ahead for a $2.5 million renovation project at the Telstar Regional Middle/High School during Tuesday’s balloting. The vote was 2,042 to 1,183. Towns voted as follows: Andover, 177 yes, 332 no; Bethel, 999 yes, 397 no; Greenwood, 277 yes, 153 no; Newry, […]