DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen voted Monday evening to table a vote on whether to approve a maintenance agreement with the Maine Department of Transportation to replace a traffic signal at Weld Street and Route 2. Town Manager Carlo Puiia said MDOT is offering to replace the traffic signal using federal money, but in […]
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Dixfield selectmen table wind ordinance vote until Jan. 11
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted Monday evening to table a vote on whether to place the amended Wind Energy Facility Ordinance on the annual town meeting warrant next June. Selectman Eugene Skibitsky made the motion to table the vote to Jan. 11, 2016, saying he wanted to give the board and residents […]
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Black Mountain of Maine to open for season Dec. 30
RUMFORD — After several weeks of postponing opening day because of mild temperatures, Black Mountain of Maine will officially open Wednesday, Dec. 30. Marketing Director Deanna Kersey said the staff has been “making snow around the clock” and is “looking forward to another 8 to 12 inches on Tuesday into Wednesday.” “For early-season conditions, it […]
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Biggest Loser competition in Rumford draws 21 teams
RUMFORD—Missy Gallant says she’s never watched “The Biggest Loser” on t.v., but she thinks that the Greater Rumford Community Fitness Center’s Biggest Loser competition sounds “Awesome and is good for the area.” She’s looking forward to having a nutritionist and a coach, saying,“I want to be healthy and I’m ready to change my diet and […]
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Med-Care budget to hold steady
MEXICO — Med-Care Ambulance will keep its budget at $24 per capita, Selectman Reggie Arsenault told the Board of Selectmen at its Dec. 15 meeting. Arsenault, who represents Mexico on the Med-Care Board, said that after two budget meetings, the Med-Care budget was passed on Dec. 9. “The revenue stream on the paying part is showing […]
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Rumford police log
RUMFORD — Among the calls answered by the Police Department recently were: * Dec. 11, 11:14 p.m. — Troy Blanchard of Rumford was arrested for violating conditions of release and transported to Oxford County Jail. * Dec. 11, 9:50 p.m. — Dennis Casko, 45, of Rumford, was arrested on Forest Avenue for domestic violence assault […]
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Dick Lovejoy named Rumford’s Citizen of the Year
RUMFORD — Richard “Dick” Lovejoy was unanimously selected as Citizen of the Year on Thursday evening by the Board of Selectmen. He was chosen from “a field of four really good candidates,” Chairman Brad Adley said. “Wow. I’m overwhelmed,” Lovejoy said when reached at home following the meeting. Lovejoy is known for his community involvement. “Sometimes […]
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Black Mountain cancels first hill climb
RUMFORD — Black Mountain of Maine announced Thursday that it has canceled the hill climb planned for Saturday, Dec. 19, because of mild temperatures. The hill climb is a timed race up the mountain for snowmobilers, who also have the opportunity to compete in head-to-head grudge matches. The next hill climb is scheduled for 6 […]
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Volunteers seek site for Swift River recreational bridge
RUMFORD — A team of volunteers is searching for a location to build a recreational bridge over the Swift River. Carol Emery of the River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition in Rumford said the idea began two or three years ago. Carl Constanzi, program coordinator for the Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0 program in Oxford County, received a […]
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Citizen of the Year Award, taxi cab public hearings on agenda for Rumford meeting
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen will make its selection for the Citizen of the Year Award on Thursday. The board meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Rumford Falls Auditorium. Harrison Burns was selected as the recipient in 2014. The board will also hold public hearings for taxi company licenses in the River Valley. […]