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Effort to organize first historical society in Roxbury grows
ROXBURY — Seventeen people interested in the town’s history gathered Thursday to hear about plans to organize a historical society. “You’ve all got something to offer,” Howard Whitten told those meeting at the Town Office. “It doesn’t take a lot of time. Anything you can do would be a big help.” Residents shared stories about […]
Roxbury moves to establish a historical society
An organizational meeting will be held Thursday.
Rumford-based school district hopes to cut $195,000 more from budget proposal
Board Chairman Greg Buccina of Rumford and Director Jerry Wiley of Buckfield want town assessments’ increase less than 5%.
Proposed Roxbury town budget up $100,000
ROXBURY — Tax Collector and Treasurer Renee Hodsdon said Thursday the proposed municipal budget for 2023-24 is $670,109, nearly $100,000 more than the current budget. The annual town meeting to vote on the annual town warrant will take place beginning at noon Sunday at the Town Office. Board Chairman Tim Derouche said much of the […]
Roxbury voters to decide Sunday on raises, revaluation
The budget includes 4% salary and stipend increases and more money for a townwide property revaluation.
Roxbury establishes scholarship for graduating seniors
The Renewable Award is initially funded with $100,000 from the developers of the RoxWind Project: Palmer Capital Corp. and Horseshoe Valley Wind.
Fate of a rural Maine chapel worries neighbors
It was built years ago as an interfaith chapel by Ellis Pond residents and later given to the Portland Diocese. Residents would like it back, but silence from the diocese has them worried.
Rumford-area school district to participate in meal program
Regional School Unit 10 serves Rumford, Mexico, Roxbury, Hanover, Hartford, Sumner and Buckfield.
RSU 10 looks to fill Rumford Elementary School principal vacancy
Superintendent Deb Alden noted that the district has “done an incredible amount of hiring” recently.