RUMFORD — Mary E. Patrie, 76, of Canwell Road, Roxbury, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, at Rumford Hospital, following a brief illness with loving family at her side. She was born Jan. 25, 1936, in Yancy, Ky., a daughter of Howard and Louise (Yarborough) Griffith. Mary attended schools in Kentucky. Following college, she was employed with […]
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CMP to remit taxes on more than $7 million in property in Roxbury
ROXBURY — Selectmen learned Tuesday night that Central Maine Power Co. has acknowledged that it has more than $7 million of taxable property in town and will pay taxes on it. That means Roxbury will receive a check this year for $39,629.90 for the company’s new substation and portion of transmission line improvements relating to […]
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‘Welcome to Roxbury Pond’ sign stolen
ROXBURY — It wasn’t enough for a vandal to destroy a newly-installed sign overnight Friday at the Olde Frye Cemetery beside Route 120. Sometime Monday night, a thief or thieves stole the “Welcome to Roxbury Pond” sign at the triangle where Roxbury Notch Road (Route 120) and Main Street meet in Roxbury Pond village adjacent […]
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Snowmobile Club supper Oct. 20 ANDOVER — The Snow Valley Sno Goers Snowmobile Club will hold its Landowner Appreciation and Public Supper on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Andover Congregational Church. The menu will be ham, mashed potatoes, green beans and homemade pies. Cost $8 adults, $4 children and children […]
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Vandals destroy new cemetery sign shortly after installation
ROXBURY — Authorities and selectmen in Roxbury are on the lookout for vandals who destroyed a new cemetery sign less than two weeks after it was installed. Roxbury Selectman Michael Worthley said the new wooden sign installed at the entrance to Old Frye Cemetery, located beside Swift River Road at the Mexico town line, was […]
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New signs installed at Roxbury cemeteries
ROXBURY — During a chilly rain Wednesday afternoon, volunteers installed two new signs at the Pine View and Roxbury Village cemeteries. A third new sign labeled Frye Cemetery that was jointly purchased by Roxbury and Mexico, was installed last week by Mexico workers at the Old Frye Cemetery beside Swift River Road at the Mexico […]
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Oxford County Sheriff’s arrests
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Cassie L. Burgess, 26, of Rumford, Aug. 31, failure to appear, Rumford Police Department. * Braden L. Hawley, 29, of Brownfield, Aug. 31, domestic violence assault and obstructing the report of a crime, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * David A. St. Pierre, 52, of […]
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Wind towers cut Roxbury mill rate by $10
ROXBURY- Residents in the small town were pleasantly surprised when they opened their 2012-2013 tax bill and found that their mill rate dropped from 16.86 (per thousand of valuation), down to 6.93. “This is absolutely huge for taxpayers,” noted Town Clerk, Renee Hodsdon. “The selectmen even put in a five-year road improvement plan and we’re […]
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Neighborly Seniors meet PERU — Neighborly Senior Citizens will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15, at the former Peru School. A potluck lunch consisting of sandwiches and salads will follow. New members are welcome. The club will have a table at the Dixfield summer festival. Items are needed to sell. For more information, call […]