RUMFORD — A citizen petition requesting a special town meeting for a moratorium on the sale of the town’s water was submitted to the Board of Selectmen on Thursday night. It came a day after Rumford Water District trustees voted to begin negotiations with Poland Spring Water Co. about drawing water from the Ellis River watershed. […]
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Rumford Water District to enter into negotiations with Poland Spring
RUMFORD — The Rumford Water District board of trustees voted Wednesday to begin negotiations with Poland Spring Water Co. about drawing water from the Ellis River watershed. Following a 30-minute executive session after its regular meeting, Chairman James Thibodeau asked trustees their thoughts about starting negotiations with the Poland company. Trustee Harrison Burns said he believes […]
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Dixfield personnel hearing weeks away
DIXFIELD — Town Manager Carlo Puiia said a personnel hearing for the Police Department’s two full-time officers will be held in about three or four weeks. Puiia announced Dec. 28 the abrupt closing of the Police Department because of “personnel issues” and placed its full-time officers, Chief Jefferey Howe and patrol officer Anne Simmons-Edmunds, on […]
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Mexico selectmen’s meeting Thursday
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Town Office. The agenda includes: • A public hearing for a trailer park license renewal; • Continued discussion on a special election to fill a selectman’s position; • Approval of the special town meeting warrant article regarding the moratorium ordinance on retail […]
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Rumford police log
RUMFORD — Among the calls answered by the Police Department recently were: • Jan. 2, 7:06 p.m.: Adam Lee Downs, 35, Rumford, was arrested on a charge of domestic violence assault on Kennebec Street and transported to Oxford County Jail. He is due in court Jan. 9. • Dec. 26, 10:26 a.m.: Jessica West, 19, […]
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Newry’s attempts to withdraw met with resistance from state
NEWRY — Scott Cole and state Rep. Fran Head, both of Bethel, indicated to selectmen Tuesday evening that they will continue with efforts to halt Newry’s withdrawal from School Administrative District 44. Jim Sysko of the Newry Withdrawal Committee made it clear Newry will not give up its effort. If Newry leaves, Bethel, Greenwood and Woodstock would […]
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Biggest loser challenge postponed
BETHEL — Courtney Bennett, owner of Workout 24-7 at 32 Parkway Plaza in Bethel, has changed the start and end dates of the Biggest Loser Challenge. The challenge, originally going from Jan. 9 to Feb. 27, will begin Feb. 1 and end April 1. “Many members were wanting to join but with the holidays just […]
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Sunday River breaks ticket sales record
BETHEL — Sunday River officials said the ski area enjoyed record-breaking ticket sales Friday, Dec. 30, mostly because of the nearly 2 feet of snow that fell the previous day. Darcy Lambert, director of communications for Sunday River, said the resort sold the most lift tickets ever in one day, as far back as their […]
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Geese, ducks survive big snowstorm
Finny and the gang made it fine through the big storm last week that left nearly 2 feet of snow. Wish I could say the same. Like so many other people, I am sure, every muscle in my body is screaming, “What have you done?” Regardless, we are all fine and the geese are none […]