DIXFIELD — The Planning Board voted unanimously Thursday evening to recommend that the Board of Selectmen establish an appeals board as soon as possible. Chairman Ricky Davis said that an appeals board was something the town needed, and that they could “open themselves up to a lawsuit” if a situation were to arise. Member Robin […]
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Connie’s Place coming to Congress Street in Rumford
RUMFORD — In the cold of winter, Congress Street is showing a bit of life as a second new business will be opening its doors soon. Connie Arsenault of Mexico is opening Connie’s Place at 136 Congress St., beside Liberty Tax Services, which began business a couple of months ago. Arsenault grew up in the Rumford-Mexico area. […]
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Mexico sidewalk plow needs to be replaced
MEXICO — Among the items to be considered in the next municipal budget will be a sidewalk plow, according to discussion at Tuesday night’s selectmen meeting. “We’ve got to think about another sidewalk plow in the next year or two,” Highway Department mechanic Jeff Wade said. “The one we have is worn out,” he said. Usually […]
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Board considers MDOT’s proposed speed limit changes for Greenwoods Road
PERU — The Maine Department of Transportation is considering lowering the speed limit on certain sections of Greenwoods Road, selectmen were told at their meeting Monday. Chairman Larry Snowman said an MDOT official spent four days assessing traffic and clocking vehicle speeds on the road. “About 100 people went by, and after going through the […]
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Black Mountain introduces new two-day pass
RUMFORD — Black Mountain of Maine plans to introduce a new pass so skiers and snowboarders can hit the slopes any two Fridays throughout the season, with lunch provided. Marketing Director Deanna Kersey said that “over the years, our glade skiing has unquestionably increased.” “We now have 14 glades in addition to our 35 alpine […]
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Peru board accepts resignation letter of Planning Board member
PERU — The Board of Selectmen voted 2-1 Monday evening to accept the resignation of Wayne Moore from the Planning Board and the Finance Committee. Chairman Larry Snowman and Selectman Wendy Henderson voted to accept the resignation, while Selectman Jim Pulsifer voted against it. Selectman John Witherell abstained from voting. Pulsifer said that he would […]
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This week’s Region agenda
Monday Casco: Open Space Commission, 6:30 p.m., Casco Community Center Rumford: Northern Oxford Regional Solid Waste Board, 5 p.m., Municipal Building Tuesday Buckfield: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Center Farmington: Franklin County Commission, 9 a.m., County Building Hartford: Road Committee, 7 p.m., Town Hall Livermore Falls: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Otisfield: Planning Board, 7 p.m., […]
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River Valley Rising member to speak at RVHCC meeting Jan. 19
RUMFORD — The River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition will meet at noon Tuesday, Jan. 18, in the community room of the Rumford Public Library. Executive Director Patricia Duguay said Allie Burke of the River Valley Rising group will be the speaker. River Valley Rising is an offshoot of the River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition that […]
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Region 9 Adult Education program to offer construction course
MEXICO — The Region 9 Adult Education program is introducing a new vocational class to help adults learn entry-level construction work, according to Director Nancy Allen. Allen said the course is a National Center for Construction Education Research Building Construction Core Curriculum Certification. “It’s a 75-hour course that prepares people for entry-level construction work, such as […]
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Mills to speak at Great Falls Forum
LEWISTON — The Great Falls Forum on Thursday, Jan. 21, will feature Maine Attorney General Janet Mills with a lecture titled “A Week in the Life of a Maine Attorney General.” The program runs from noon to 1 p.m. in Callahan Hall at the Lewiston Public Library. Mills is serving her third term as attorney […]