ROXBURY — The Swift River Valley Extension Homemakers met at the Town Office on Oct. 2 for their monthly meeting. Preparations are being made for their participation in the RES fall fair on Nov. 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Rumford Elementary School. Members have made a quilt for their fall project […]
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Nationally acclaimed poet Wesley McNair to visit Rumford Library
RUMFORD — Wesley McNair will read from his newly released book of poetry, “The Lost Child: Ozark Poems,” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Rumford Public Library. The Poet Laureate of Maine, McNair is recognized nationally as a distinguished poet and writer. “We’re honored to be the first audience — after Portland — […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Bethel: Water District trustees, 7 p.m., Town Office Newry: Selectmen, 5 p.m., Town Office Wednesday Bethel: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office Thursday Roxbury: Planning Board, 6 p.m., Town Office
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Elks scholarships available RUMFORD — The Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship and Elks Legacy Award information has been distributed to the Guidance Offices at Mountain Valley, Dirigo and Telstar high schools and Gold Academy for seniors who wish to further their education at a four-year college or university. Home-schooled students whose legal residences are within […]
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Roxbury ATV Riders Club to hold Fall Foliage Ride and Beef Roast Oct 4
ROXBURY — The Roxbury Riders All-Terrain Vehicle Club will celebrate its 10-year anniversary Saturday, Oct. 4, with a Fall Foliage Ride and Beef Roast. The ride starts at 10 a.m. from club President Michael and Wanda Worthley’s residence at 1162 Roxbury Notch Road, Route 120, in Roxbury and returns there for the roast. Michael Worthley […]
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Roxbury board delays Town Hall paving work
ROXBURY — Selectmen learned Tuesday night that they’ll have to put off paving the Town Hall parking lot until next spring. They also unanimously appointed Ashley Hall of Andover as Roxbury’s alternate animal control officer. She will handle matters when ACO Sue Milligan is unavailable. Selectman Tim Derouche and Chairman John Sutton said the summer […]
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Andover business donates $5,000 to Ellis Pond Watershed Survey Committee
ROXBURY — The Ellis Pond Watershed Survey Committee received a boost this month after an Andover business donated $5,000 to assist with the ongoing watershed protection efforts. The Watershed Survey Committee said in a news release that Steve Swasey of Swasey Excavation in Andover donated $5,000 to the committee, explaining that he appreciated the work […]
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Speeding, fireworks concerns prompt police coverage proposal for Roxbury
ROXBURY — Concerns about an increasing number of drivers observed speeding on the newly-paved road at Roxbury Pond Village and fireworks use prompted selectmen to seek help from the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. Roxbury doesn’t have a fireworks ordinance; it relies on the state guidelines. Chairman John Sutton said at Tuesday night’s board meeting that they […]
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Roxbury board listens to engineer’s proposed feasibility study for three dry hydrants
ROXBURY — Selectmen intent on improving fire protection for areas that are miles away from the fire station on Route 17 listened Tuesday night to an engineer explain his proposed feasibility study to install three dry hydrants. Dry hydrants are permanently installed pipes within a pond, stream, river or holding tank that provide firefighters with […]