SOUTH PARIS — The Silver Lake Camp Owners Association is set to receive the Spirit of America Award from the Oxford County Board of Commissioners for its Courtesy Boat Inspection Program on Tuesday, Dec. 19. The event will take place at the Oxford County Commissioners office in the Oxford County Courthouse, 26 Western Ave., No. […]
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Roxbury historical society elects board of directors
ROXBURY — The town’s first historical society elected directors Monday and added three more members, bringing the total to 49 so far. “We made history tonight,” organizer Howard Whitten announced after the meeting at the Town Office. Directors of the Roxbury Community Historical Society are Roscoe Hodsdon, Bob Whyte, Anita Derouche, Tim Derouche and Whitten. […]
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Council plans barrier assessment in Ellis River Watershed
The Androscoggin River Watershed Council plans to conduct a barrier assessment in the Ellis River Watershed this summer and fall, starting in mid to late July. The Ellis River Watershed includes portions of Andover, Rumford and Roxbury. The assessment aims to document conditions at road crossings such as damaged and undersized culverts that block fish […]
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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 […]
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Roxbury moves to establish a historical society
An organizational meeting will be held Thursday.
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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%.
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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 […]
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Roxbury voters to decide Sunday on raises, revaluation
The budget includes 4% salary and stipend increases and more money for a townwide property revaluation.
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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.