RUMFORD — Flooding in several towns across Western Maine, including Canton, Rangeley and New Sharon, closed roads Wednesday. It wasn’t unusual for this time of year, Teresa Glick, deputy director of the Oxford County Emergency Management Agency in Paris, said Wednesday morning. She said small rivers and streams would soon be cresting and receding if […]
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Lobster stew luncheon April 25 FARMINGTON — The Fairbanks Union Church will hold a lobster stew luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 25. Note the date change. The luncheon includes lobster stew, biscuit, pumpkin or apple dessert and cream, and coffee/tea beverages. Eat it in the church or take it away for […]
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Poodunck Snowmobile Club DIXFIELD — The Poodunck Snowmobile Club will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, April 21, at the clubhouse on Canton Point Road. Election of officers, end of year business, and thoughts for next year will be discussed. All are welcome. For more information, call 562-4690. Mexico Historical spring meeting MEXICO — The Mexico […]
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Stephens High School Class of 1946 RUMFORD — The Stephens High School Class of 1946 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, at the Rumford Center Diner. Stephens High School Class of 1961 MEXICO — Members of the Stephens High School Class of 1961 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 17, […]
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New England School of Communications honors list
BANGOR — The New England School of Communications has announced the honors list for fall 2013. NESCom offers Bachelor of Science degrees in communications technology, entertainment production and in media studies. Honors list Hanson Gorham of Rumford, in the BSCT – audio engineering program. Richard Carlson of Poland, in the BSCT – audio engineering program. […]
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River Valley: Annual Easter egg hunt is April 19
RIVER VALLEY — The annual Easter egg hunt, hosted by the River Valley Chamber and the Mexico Fire Department, will take place on Saturday, April 19, throughout the towns of Byron, Canton, Carthage, Dixfield, Hanover, Mexico, Peru, Roxbury and Rumford. Children ages 7-12 may participate. Clues for the hidden eggs will be read through local […]
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J. Vaughan: Stand up for what is right
The town of Canton — what a mess. I am writing to express my disbelief with the citizens of Canton. There is a group of citizens who want to do good things for the town and the “other group.” Those people seem to think they can do whatever they want without consequences. For example: the […]
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Police: Hartford man sets fire, kills self by hanging
HARTFORD — The State Fire Marshal’s Office said a local man set his house on fire and then hanged himself Thursday afternoon. The State Medical Examiner’s Office said Daniel Stasulis, 57, committed suicide after he poured a flammable liquid throughout his house and set it ablaze. Stasulis’ body was recovered outside 828 Church St. after […]
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Eats: A spring staple — Maple!
Don’t let all the snow and cold temperatures fool you: It’s the Sunday after the first day of spring and officially Maine Maple Sunday, the annual celebration of spring’s sweet nectar. Dozens of maple syrup producers across the state will open their doors today to offer the public a look at the process and a […]