ANDOVER — Chairman Mark Thurston told selectmen Tuesday evening that he is looking into setting up a neighborhood crime watch program because of two intentionally-set fires in April. The fires destroyed two large, vacant homesteads on both ends of Main Street. The first one, at 126 North St., destroyed a two-story Victorian house and barn […]
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School sign-up is announced ANDOVER — The Andover Elementary School pre-kindergarten and kindergarten sign-up is under way. Call 207-392-4381 for more information. Eagles to host Mountain Valley Kids Fest RUMFORD — The Rumford Eagles will host a Mountain Valley Kids Fest for Child Advocacy on Saturday, May 19, for the benefit of bettering the health, […]
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State Fire Marshal’s Office: Andover fires ‘intentionally set’
ANDOVER — Residents of this small community are on edge after suspicious fires destroyed two large, vacant homesteads on both ends of Main Street, Fire Chief Jim Adler said Monday. Sgt. Ken Grimes of the state Fire Marshal’s Office said Monday that blazes Friday and Saturday nights were deliberately ignited. “Results from our on-scene examination […]
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Second vacant home destroyed by suspicious fire in Andover
ANDOVER (WGME) — For the second consecutive night, a vacant house in the Oxford County town of Andover was destroyed by a fire that investigators are calling suspicious. The fire at 28 South Main St. was reported about 11:16 p.m. Saturday. Firefighters found a barn engulfed in flames, which were moving toward the front of […]
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Andover house, barn destroyed in fire
ANDOVER — Fire crews from several towns Friday night battled a blaze at a vacant multi-family home at 133 North Main St. Witnesses reported that the building was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters began arriving shortly before 7 p.m. Flames and dark smoke were seen shooting high into the air as the building burned. […]
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Andover selectman recount reverses outcome
ANDOVER — A recount of ballots in March 20 election for selectman reversed the original announced outcome, Town Clerk Melinda Averill said. Brian Mills defeated incumbent Jane Rich, 122-121 for a three-year term. The original count had Rich the winner, 122-120. A recount of ballots for fire chief showed Jim Adler still winning over Leo […]
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Rich re-elected selectman for Andover
ANDOVER — In a close race, Selectman Jane Rich won re-election Tuesday with 122 votes to Brian Mills’ 120. The term is for three years. Wendy Closson won a one-year term as selectman with 233 votes. Melinda Averill received 249 votes to continue as town clerk and tax collector. It was also a close race for […]
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Andover residents encouraged to vote on spending, officers
ANDOVER — Selectman Jane Rich is urging residents to attend this month’s annual town meeting and elections because of money issues and officers to be decided. The meeting is at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 17, at the Town Hall, with elections from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, also at the Town Hall. “This year […]
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Andover town clerk sees re-election
ANDOVER — Voters will elect seven officers at the polls on March 20, Town Clerk Melinda Averill said. Averill is running unopposed for another three-year term as clerk and tax collector. Three people are seeking two seats on the Board of Selectmen. Selectman Jane Rich is being challenged by Brian Mills for a three-year term. […]
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Andover Winter Carnival to include races, chili/chowder cook-off
ANDOVER — Pineland Ski and Outing Club, with the help of Andover Recreation Committee and Andover Elementary School, will host a Winter Carnival on Saturday, March 3, with a storm date of Sunday, March 4. The event caters to country ski and snowshoe enthusiasts. Free events include guided ski and snowshoe tours of Akers Family […]