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‘Goddess Robe’ stitcher opens shop in Woodstock
WOODSTOCK — In Diane Dupuis’ shop, each one-of-a-kind, hand-sewn robe has a name and a purpose that’s sort of dressy meets spiritual meets magic. Each robe takes 10 yards of fabric, starts at $150, takes a week to make, and it’s no light undertaking. “I can get to very specific interpretations of who you think […]
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Dinner to support trip to the capital for Telstar freshman
GREENWOOD — The Telstar Freshman Academy will host a dinner this week to raise money for a spring trip to Washington, D.C. The dinner is set from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at Jackson Silver Post 68 American Legion Hall, 595 Gore Road. The first trip was last year, and Norman Greenburg said […]
Posted inBethel, Franklin, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Franklin and Oxford County polling places
#ELECTION2016: All-day coverage from across Maine and the nation at SunJournal.com All SunJournal.com election stories will be free to read Live results and video on SunJournal.com, Facebook and Twitter throughout the night Complete roundup in Wednesday’s print edition Franklin Avon: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Community Room Carrabassett Valley: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office Carthage: 8 a.m. […]
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This week’s agenda
Monday Bethel: Fees Committee, 6:15 p.m., Town Office Hartford: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Rumford: Library board of trustees, 3 p.m., public library Tuesday Hartford: Road Committee, 7 p.m., Town Office Mexico: Mexico Sewer District, 4:30 p.m., Town Office Paris: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office Stratton: School […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, River Valley
Mexico police log
• Nov. 2, 10:06 p.m.: Officer Robert Drouin and Rumford Officer Brad Gallant responded to a domestic violence call on Carlton Avenue. Robert Pingree, 37, Mexico, was charged with domestic violence against one female and assault on another female. Both victims were transported to Rumford Hospital and released. Pingree was unable to make the $600 […]
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Rumford board OKs fuel bid
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen on Thursday approved a $192,585 fuel bid from C.N. Brown of Paris. The contract is for 2016-17. The board also approved a request from EnvisionRumford for a letter of support for a broadband technology grant application by the River Valley Chamber of Commerce. There would be no financial obligation to […]
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Bethel Fire Station to get new furnace
BETHEL — The Bethel Fire Station will hopefully have a new furnace installed by the end of next week, Fire Chief Mike Jodrey said. The cost of the furnace is $14,512. The Board of Selectmen approved the purchase Thursday evening, and Town Manager Christine Landes will sign the contract. The money will come from the […]
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Mexico selectmen approve truck lease
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Tuesday to lease a truck for the Public Works Department. The winning bid of $43,799 for a Dodge 5500 with equipment was from Central Maine Motors in Waterville. Town Manager John Madigan said he would have a lease agreement ready at the next board meeting Nov. 15. There were […]
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Farmington and Wilton homeowners eligible for stove vouchers
FARMINGTON — Homeowners in Farmington and Wilton are eligible to receive a voucher from the American Lung Association for the purchase of a new EPA-certified heating system. The Rumford River Valley Communities Wood Stove Changeout Program was launched in September 2015, allowing homeowners in certain towns to receive a voucher for $1,000 toward the purchase of a new […]