ROXBURY — The Mexico Lions Club will host the 34th annual Ice Fishing Derby on Feb. 16 at Roxbury Pond. According to Roland Patneaude, a member of the Lions Club, the derby is the club’s most popular fundraiser and is expected to have a good turnout. “I’ve been involved with the derby for 30 years, […]
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Mexico Fitness Center, cemetery sign to be discussed at selectmen’s meeting
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen will continue discussions on the possibility of reopening the Mexico Health and Fitness Center at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 22, at the Town Office. Selectmen voted Oct. 23, 2012, to close the center after its operator failed to pay the liability insurance on time. However, during that meeting, Selectman […]
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HUD survey seeks count of homeless
LEWISTON — If you or someone you know is homeless, Tri-County Mental Health Services needs your help. Government funds are sent to states and agencies based on the number of homeless that live in each community. Help get the resources you need simply by standing up being counted. There are two ways to be counted: 1. […]
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Roxbury selectmen to begin budget work soon
ROXBURY — At a short meeting Tuesday night, selectmen decided to convene budget work later this month. Selectmen Chairman John Sutton said after the meeting that a notice for the first budget meeting will be placed on the sign at the municipal building. The meeting will be open to the public. [email protected]
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Rumford Hospital GEMS 2012 celebrated
RUMFORD — Seven years ago the Central Maine Medical Family developed a program, GEMS, which recognizes clinical staff and clinical support staff for excellence in five areas: clinical excellence, customer service, education and research, leadership and community service. The ultimate goal of the program is to demonstrate commitment to excellence in patient care throughout the […]
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Roxbury to hold special meeting on new tax assessments
ROXBURY — The town will hold a special informational meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, on the new tax assessments, Town Clerk Nina Hodgkins said Friday by email. Roxbury hired Justin VanDongen to do a revaluation for the town. He is holding the following office hours at the town office: * 8 a.m. to […]
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Lewis C. Ladd
CANTON — Lewis C. Ladd, 94, formerly of Roxbury most of his life, died Monday, Dec. 3, at the Victorian Villa Rehabilitation & Living Center. He was born in Phillips, July 27, 1918, the son of Cleveland and Ada (Pease) Ladd, and had attended Roxbury schools. During World War II, he served in the U.S. […]
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Storm brings minor flooding, power outages to Western Maine
RUMFORD — The effects of Hurricane Sandy didn’t bring anything to Oxford County that first responders couldn’t handle, Teresa Glick, deputy director of the Oxford County Emergency Management Agency, said Tuesday in Paris. Additionally, she said no one called seeking shelter from the storm, which dumped less than 2.5 inches of rain in Bethel, Otisfield […]
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R. Worthley: They don’t believe in America
After stupidly watching a rerun of the Biden-Ryan debate, my blood pressure soared again. I knew Biden came from a small state, but I never realized his childlike behavior matched the size of his state. If I were on the border about who to vote for, his infantile and rude exhibition should have changed many […]
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Roxbury board to replace vandalized Frye Cemetery sign
ROXBURY — Selectmen unanimously voted Tuesday night to replace the new wooden sign at the entrance to Old Frye Cemetery that was vandalized sometime overnight on Oct. 12. Jean Shaw of the Cemetery Committee recommended replacing the sign, which was torn down and broken in half, with a larger 3- by 4-foot sign. It will […]