RUMFORD — A report on Mountain Valley High School’s graduation ceremony published on Page B1 of the Region edition Friday should have said it was Class President Ryley Flynn who said, “In kindergarten, that’s the first thing you learn — to share a simple smile makes life better.” The information was incorrectly reported by the […]
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MVHS grads get advice for success
RUMFORD — Ryley Flynn, president of the Mountain Valley High School Class of 2016, told graduates and hundreds of family and friends Thursday night that the best way to get through life is to be very nice. “In kindergarten, that’s the first thing you learn — to share a simple smile makes life better,” he […]
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Graduate already knows what she wants to be when she grows up: a nurse
MEXICO — Blair Stevens wanted to make doubly sure that going into nursing was the right thing for her. And she did. Blair, a senior at Telstar High School, completed the certified nursing assistant program at the Region 9 School of Applied Technology, where she became the 2016 Student of the Year for the vocational […]
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Four seeking two Rumford selectman seats
RUMFORD — Chris Brennick, Steve Dyment, Gabrielle Johnson and James Windover are seeking election to the Board of Selectmen. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, at the Rumford American Legion Hall. Board Chairman Brad Adley and Frank DiConzo are giving up their seats, opening the way for two […]
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Rumford seniors march through elementary school
RUMFORD — The Mountain Valley High School Class of 2016 marched through the halls of Rumford Elementary School on Wednesday to show the younger students what it looks like to graduate and to inspire them in their education. “This ties in with the aspirations program,” said Rumford Elementary School Principal Christopher Decker. The program focuses […]
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Three seek two seats for Canton selectman
CANTON — Selectmen Brian Keene and Robert Walker are seeking re-election next week, along with former Selectman Wallace Haynes. Balloting for the two, three-year seats will be held Tuesday, June 14. Keene has been on the board the past three years. With a background in technology, he said, he has contributed to improvements to the […]
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Peru voters to decide on fire station, community center articles at June 14 ballot
PERU — Townspeople will vote June 14 on whether to raise and appropriate funds to replace the Worthley Pond fire station. Voters will be asked whether to accept additional land surrounding the Worthley Pond fire station, not to exceed 3 acres, from Carol Sweatt. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday […]
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Dirigo Class of 2016 marches at elementary school ahead of June 10 graduation
PERU — The Dirigo High School Class of 2016 had a brief trial run for its June 10 graduation Wednesday at Dirigo Elementary School, where they marched through its hallways while Dirigo Elementary school students cheered them on. Charlie Swan, principal of Dirigo Elementary School, said he heard about elementary schools and middle schools inviting […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: * Louis Doyon, 32, of Hartford, two charges domestic violence assault, 10:10 a.m., June 4 in Hartford, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Brian Piawlock, 28, of Bethel, operating under the influence, 11:31 p.m., June 4 in Greenwood, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Michael […]