RUMFORD — Patty Duguay is preparing to leave her position as executive director of the River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition in a few weeks to enjoy retirement with her husband. “We want to drive the entire coast of Maine,” the 58-year-old Byron resident said. She also wants to fly over the Grand Canyon in a […]
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Rumford police log
• Oct. 12, 10:57 a.m.: Reported burglary of Urquhart residence; medication and a purse reported missing. Sgt. Douglas Maifeld investigating. • Oct. 13, 7:55 a.m.: William O’Leary, 67, of Dixfield was summonsed by officer Lawrence Briggs on a charge of theft of services on Prospect Avenue in Rumford. O’Leary is scheduled to appear in Rumford […]
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Telstar students advised of risks of drug abuse
BETHEL — “Your brain, right now, is at its best for learning,” addiction-prevention specialist Lee Anne Dodge told Telstar Regional High School students at an assembly Thursday. The assembly, sponsored by River Valley Healthy Communities in partnership with the Mahoosuc Prevention Coalition, was aimed at educating students about the consequences of underage drinking and drug […]
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Peru selectmen stand together during potential recall
PERU — The Board of Selectmen supported fellow members John Witherell and Wendy Henderson during a public hearing Tuesday night on petitions seeking to recall the two from office. Residents who signed or circulated the petition did not attend the hearing. “It speaks volumes that those circulating (the petitions) and those who signed (them) didn’t […]
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Keim holding meet, greet events
DIXFIELD — Lisa Keim of Dixfield, the Republican candidate for Senate District 18, will host several meet-and-greet events in the next week. • Wednesday, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m., Jolly Drayman Pub, 150 Mayville Road, Bethel. • Thursday, Oct. 27, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Mrs. B’s Village Store, 120 Main St., Peru. • Tuesday, Nov. 1, 5:30 […]
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Hearing set on Peru selectmen recall effort
PERU — Selectmen will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, at Dirigo Elementary School on two petitions seeking to remove Selectmen Wendy Henderson and John Witherell from office. Voters will cast ballots on the issue from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 18 at the town hall. Witherell requested that no […]
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RSU 10 inks deal for Hosmer field
RUMFORD — The Regional School Unit 10 board Monday night approved a one-year contract with Rumford for continued use of the Hosmer athletic fields. The agreement calls for an annual fee of $24,500, the same as last year. In other matters, the board approved hiring Christopher Whitney as a science teacher at Dirigo Middle School. […]
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Retired firefighter leads class on pet safety
BETHEL — Townspeople and first responders were educated on pet first aid and CPR, and techniques for dealing with aggressive animals at an adult education class at Telstar Middle/High School on Saturday. Instructor Bob Silcott, a retired firefighter, has made it his mission to outfit all fire departments and EMT locations with pet oxygen masks. […]
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Regional agenda
Monday Bethel: Ordinance Review Committee, 6:15 p.m., Town Office Dixfield: Selectmen, 5:30 p.m., Ludden Memorial Library Hebron: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Jay: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Paris: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Waterford: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Tuesday Buckfield: Community Day Committee, 6 p.m., Municipal Center […]
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Petitioners seek to close Andover school
ANDOVER — Several residents are circulating a petition to ask the town’s school board to close Andover Elementary School because of escalating costs. “The discussion has to be had,” said Jack Miserocchi, one of the petitioners. Andover withdrew from SAD 44 in 2015, and the town has operated the K-5 school since then. Older students […]