RUMFORD — The River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition will meet at noon Wednesday, Feb. 24, in the Rumford Public Library community room. Executive Director Patricia Duguay said Dan Elliott, a cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation registered nurse from Rumford Hospital, will speak about blood pressure and cholesterol. The coalition will also receive updates from participating organizations […]
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Ludden Memorial Library to start monthly book discussion on March 10
DIXFIELD — Ludden Memorial Library is partnering with the Maine State Library and the Maine Humanities Council for a new book discussion series facilitated by UMF professor Elizabeth Cooke. Peggy Malley, director of the Ludden Memorial Library, said the series is titled “Opening Windows: Women’s Stories from Five Cultures.” It is a part of the […]
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Dixfield board’s first budget workshop Tuesday
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen will hold its first budget workshop Tuesday, Feb. 16, downstairs in the Ludden Memorial Library. It will begin at 5:30 p.m. Town Manager Carlo Puiia said the primary discussion will be the Police Department. “We are committed to having a five-man police department until approximately the first week in August,” […]
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This week’s agenda
Monday Casco: Open Space Commission, 6:30 p.m., Casco Community Center Tuesday Bethel: Water District, 7 p.m., Town Office Buckfield: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Center Hartford: Road Committee, 7 p.m., Town Hall Livermore Falls: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Mexico: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Paris: Oxford County Commission, 9 a.m., county building Paris: Oxford County […]
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Rumford principal retiring following 35 years in education
RUMFORD — Spending time with children and grandchildren is the key to helping them become successful — a philosophy Rumford Elementary School Principal Christopher Decker, 59, has followed during his 35 years in education. Decker plans to retire at the end of this school year, but that doesn’t mean he’ll be completely out of education. […]
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Hope Association schedules 41st annual Ride-In
RUMFORD — The Hope Association will hold its 41st annual Ride-In from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, at Horizons Unlimited, 319 Swain Road. The event gives residents “an opportunity to get outside on a snowmobile, to socialize a little bit and have some fun,” according to a news release. Residents are welcome to […]
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Fourth-grade students showcase simple machines projects at science fair
PERU — Fourth grade students presented their Simple Machines science fair before teachers, classmates and parents Thursday afternoon at Dirigo Elementary School. The students of teachers Kristi Holmquist and Erin Duprey were tasked with researching levers, wheel and axles, pulleys, inclined planes, wedges and screws — all mechanical devices that change the direction or magnitude […]
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Ice-fishing derby Saturday a go
ROXBURY — With a week of cold temperatures, it’s a go for the 36th annual Larry Mercier Memorial Ice Fishing Derby on Saturday, Feb. 13, at Roxbury Pond. Proceeds will benefit the Mexico Lions Club’s eye care program. The derby features a tagged brook trout worth $2,000 if caught during the derby. Fishing will run […]
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Historic property offered to Mexico
MEXICO — Selectmen on Tuesday will discuss an offer by Mike Mann to sell the land and building beside the Town Office to the town for $20,000 cash and a $10,000 tax credit. The board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16, at the Town Office. The Main Street property is a 10th of an acre, Mann, […]
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Rumford police log
RUMFORD — Among the calls answered by the Police Department recently were: * Feb. 1, 12:16 p.m.: Report of an out-of-control student on Forest Avenue. Patrolman James Mclamb responded. A 16-year-old Rumford male was issued a summons on charges of criminal mischief and assault. He is to appear in Rumford District Court at 8:30 a.m. […]