Dirigo junior organizes food drive, donates 4,000 items to Peru food pantry
Kaeden Swan organized two-week project involving four schools as part of a community service project.
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$3M federal grant to help build child care, community center in Rumford
Child care services are vital for community to grow, Town Manager George O’Keefe said.
Special town meeting in Dixfield moved to Feb. 23
Voters will decide on the property Naming and Numbering Ordinance and a request for funds for a historical society project.
One-of-a-kind fence draws focus at Rumford home
Courtney McPherson bought each door for a dollar and her husband got to work building their unique Rumford fence.
Rumford school resource officer gets his own cop card
The police chief is working on getting a complete set for each officer in the department as a way to connect with the community.
Oxford County sets lower tax rate for 2026
The rate set by commissioners Thursday is nearly $1.03 per $1,000 of property valuation, which is about 13 cents less than last year.
Four WWII Army chaplains honored at American Legion in Rumford
The first Sunday in February is set at American Legion Post 24 as the day to honor the sacrifices of the four chaplains, who helped…
Rumford police to get part of $14.5 million federal public safety spending
The package includes a request of $1 million by the Rumford Police Department for public safety equipment.
Rumford’s new apartment building for seniors draws early interest after open house
The first-floor apartments in the 33-unit facility have been claimed, the property manager says.
Andover projects $1.58 M budget for school year
The budget includes Andover Elementary and payment for students attending SAD 44 and RSU 10 schools.
Rumford to place new signs at crosswalk on Rumford Avenue
More foot traffic is anticipated when the new senior housing development opens.
33-unit Rumford Senior Living ready for tenants; open house set Tuesday
The 55+ housing complex replaces three apartment buildings destroyed by fire in 2020.
Rumford library recognized among most beautiful public buildings in nation
The Carnegie Library was voted 31st among 133 public buildings across the United States by online design company Love vs. Design.
Rumford officer promoted to sergeant
Sgt. Robert Haseltine was hired by Rumford police in 2020.
Western Maine trails struggle through another low-snow start to winter
Clubs are also facing shrinking seasons, fewer registrations and costly repairs, officials say.
Penny shortage is no small change for Dixfield Town Office
Town Manager Alicia Conn said some towns are creating a penny donation policy.
Details of $1 billion Oxford County ‘water battery’ shared with Rumford group
Construction of a pumped storage hydropower project could start around 2031, with the facility coming online in 2033, Tom Saviello and Tom Brennan said.
Sled dog presentation a big hit at Rumford library
Sarah Garland from Ultimate Dog Sledding Experience in Canton said there are 96 present and past sled dogs at their business.
UMA Rumford Center closing doors after spring semester
Officials say the move, prompted by a ‘huge’ shift by students to online learning, will not result in any job losses or layoffs.
Rumford teen takes business class to whole other level with coffee, lemonade truck
The 16-year-old home-schooled student is balancing school, karate and entrepreneurship while taking her mobile coffee and lemonade business on the road throughout central Maine.
Mountain Valley board tours new Mexico school
Mountain Valley Community School is set to open Jan. 20 for grades 6-8.
Meet Murph, local celebrity and therapy dog in training at new Mexico school
Teacher Amanda Bryant says the 7-month-old pug is a ‘fixture of our school culture.’
Dixfield to vote on ordinance, fundraiser at special town meeting
Residence will decide on changes to Naming and Numbering Ordinance and the town contributing to a historical society project.
Oxford County emergency calls to be transferred temporarily to Cumberland County
Oxford County’s 911 system will be updated over five hours early Tuesday morning.
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