CANTON — Three people have filed nomination papers for two selectmen positions, according to Deputy Clerk Kathy Walker. Incumbents Rob Walker and Brian Keene will face challenger Wallace Haynes for the three-year terms. Richard Ray and William Gray submitted papers for Budget Committee seats. No one had taken out papers for two open Planning Board […]
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Rumford Eagles host Child Advocacy Day
RUMFORD — The Rumford Eagles will hold its annual Child Advocacy Day from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 7, giving children and their parents a chance to learn about personal safety. Among the organizations participating are the Fire Department, the Police Department, the Greater Rumford Community Center, the Mexico Recreation Department and the […]
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Boulders to be removed from Rumford business
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Thursday to remove three large boulders on the Mountain Valley Variety property that were left behind when the tax-acquired property at 429 Waldo St. was sold. Owner Richard Breau said he had invested close to $500,000, with a 40- by 60-foot addition on the property. He had asked […]
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Rumford police log
RUMFORD — The Police Department responded to 105 calls in the past week. * April 28, 9:22 a.m.: An overnight burglary was reported at a Waldo Street business. Patrolman Lawrence Briggs and Detective George Cayer are investigating. * April 28, 5:25 p.m.: A resident reported his and his brother’s truck was entered and small items […]
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Rumford greenhouse opens for the season
RUMFORD — The Briar Patch Greenhouse opened for the season Tuesday, just in time for Mother’s Day on Sunday. “Our busiest time of the year is easily when we first open,” employee Terri Irish said. “There’s Mother’s Day on May 8, and Memorial Day at the end of the month. It’s a busy time of […]
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Bid approved for Mexico highway garage doors
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday unanimously approved a bid for two new 16- by 14-foot overhead doors for the highway garage. The board accepted the low offer of $6,230 from Lenny Bolduc Carpentry of Peru. In other business: • The board agreed with Selectman Andy Dupuis’ recommendation to send letters of appreciation to […]
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Four seek Rumford selectmen seats
RUMFORD — Four residents have filed nomination papers for two selectmen positions, according to Town Clerk/Treasurer Beth Bellegarde. The terms of Brad Adley and Frank DiConzo expire in June. Neither filed papers for re-election. Those seeking election are Chris Brennick, Steve Dyment, Gabrielle Johnson and James Windover. Bellegarde said there will be write-ins for single vacancies […]
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Dilworth announces run for judge of probate
NORWAY — Edward L. Dilworth III has announced his candidacy for Oxford County judge of probate. The current judge, Dana Hanley, a Paris attorney, will retire at the end of the year. Dilworth was born and raised in Maine and has made his home in Oxford County since 1994. A partner in Dow’s Law Office, […]
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Three vie for two seats on Peru board
PERU — Three residents have filed nomination papers for two Board of Selectmen seats, Town Clerk Vera Parent said Tuesday. Carol Roach, Raquel Welch and Ed Ferland are seeking election to a one-year or a three-year term. The one-year term is to fill the seat of Lee Merrill, who was required to resign in November […]
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Peru selectmen to ask voters about sidewalks
PERU — Selectmen will ask voters in a straw poll June 14 whether they want sidewalks from the yet-to-be-replaced Androscoggin River Bridge to the intersection of North Main Street and Route 108. The board voted unanimously Monday night to take the question to voters in a nonbinding poll. Chairman Larry Snowman pointed out that no […]