The Episcopal Church Women hosted a lively and well-attended Holiday Fair on Dec. 12-13, offering décor, crafts, new clothing, and gifts to support outreach near and far.
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Posted inLocal News, Rumford Falls Times
Mexico holds retirement party for John Blais after 45 years with road department
The lead foreman retired Dec. 1 after 45 years with the highway department.
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Posted inBusiness, Community, Local News, Rumford Falls Times
Festival of Trees in Rumford show Christmas works of art
The festival trees will remain on display throughout the holidays.
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Consensus elusive at Paris town hall forum
About two dozen residents attended an open forum at the Paris Fire Station Monday.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Local News, Rumford Falls Times
Ricky B’s in Mexico touts homemade, Maine-style comfort food
The eatery offers a fresh food selection, takeout and grocery items.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Franklin County to review legal opinion on budget authority
Franklin County commissioners and the Budget Advisory Committee are at odds over whether eliminated line items can be restored after legal counsel determined the committee’s adopted budget is final.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, The Bethel Citizen
Telstar schools have fewer economically disadvantaged students, district says
Still, more than half of SAD 44 students qualify as disadvantaged, entitling the school district to Title I services and certain grants.
Posted inNews, Schools & Education, The Bethel Citizen
Absenteeism is down in Bethel area schools but still a challenge for district
Chronically absent students dipped below 20% as of Dec. 3, Superintendent Mark Kenney said.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Mt. Blue school board director Griffin Mayhew of Wilton dies
Superintendent Christian E. Elkington praised Mayhew as ‘deeply dedicated’ and ‘an exemplary young man.’
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, News
Jay recycling pickup returns to two days a week Dec. 17
The Select Board is reviewing bids for the curbside collection contract, with Riverside Disposal’s proposal headed to voters next spring.