• Feb. 6, 9:04 a.m.: A Rumford resident reported the theft of cash while giving someone a ride. Patrolman Matthew Desroches is investigating. • Feb. 5, 8:24 p.m.: Kyle Cote, 19, of Rumford was arrested on Washington Street on a charge of disorderly conduct and refusal to submit to arrest or detention. Cote posted $600 unsecured bail […]
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Mexico selectmen to meet Friday
MEXICO — For the second time this week, the Board of Selectmen has postponed its meeting. It will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday in the Town Office conference room. Public hearings for a liquor license renewal for Oakdale Country Club and a taxi cab license renewal for Gilbert Scott, doing business as Private Taxi, are scheduled. […]
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Newry selectmen to counter Rep. Head's letter with their own
NEWRY — Selectmen asked the town administrator Wednesday night to draft a letter asking the acting commissioner of the Maine Department of Education not to support a bill that would prevent Newry from withdrawing from School Administrative District 44. State Rep. Fran Head, R-Bethel, wrote to acting Education Commissioner Robert Hassan Jr. on Jan. 24, […]
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Two men rescue pair from burning home in Mexico
Friends Donald Hathaway, left, and Justin Varnum helped a homeowner and her mother get out of their burning home on Swift River Road in Mexico on Sunday. MEXICO — Justin Varnum and his friend, Donald Hathaway, were returning from the fire station with a permit for a barrel fire at Varnum’s home Sunday when Hathaway spotted […]
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Rumford officer, rescuer honored
Rumford Police Officer Brad Gallant, left, receives a plaque after being named Officer of the Year by the Maine Association of Police. Presenting the award is association President Kevin Riordan, a sergeant with the Old Orchard Beach Police Department. Gallant was nominated by Rumford Police Sgts. Doug Maifield and Tracey Higley, who cited him for […]
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RSU 56 board elects officials
Dirigo High School in Dixfield DIXFIELD — The Regional School Unit 56 board has elected Barbara Chow of Dixfield as chairwoman and Deborah Mooney of Peru as vice chairwoman, board member Natalie Sneller announced Tuesday. The decision was made at the school board meeting Monday night. Chow is also serving on the Regional School Unit […]
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Mexico selectmen to meet Thursday
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for Tuesday has been rescheduled to Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Office conference room, due to weather conditions. Included on the agenda will be public hearings for a liquor license renewal for the Oakdale Country Club, and a taxicab license renewal for Gilbert Scott, doing business […]
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Winter weather cancels school; snow angels are made
RUMFORD — A snowstorm that caused dozens of cancellations and a few accidents Tuesday had a bright side for some: school closings. School Administrative District 44 in Bethel and Regional School Unit 10 in Rumford canceled classes. “You can’t beat sleeping in, movies and snuggles with both my babies,” said Tia Jeselskis of Greenwood, whose […]
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Dirigo sophomore receives governor's award for community service
PERU — State Rep. Richard Pickett, R-Dixfield, visited the Peru Town Hall on Monday night to present a Governor’s Award for Service and Volunteerism to Dirigo High School sophomore Sophie Jacques before selectmen met. This summer, Jacques volunteered over 50 hours at the Rumford Hospital in various departments to see in which one she would […]
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Dixfield school locked down; former student with gun questioned
DIXFIELD — A former Dirigo High School student carrying a handgun near the school Monday morning was questioned by police and released, Police Chief Jeffrey A. Howe said. Police responded to the school for a report of a student showing a handgun to students in a classroom, prompting a lockdown of the building, the chief […]