CARTHAGE — Residents will vote on a $381,052 municipal budget at their annual town meeting on Monday, Dec. 14, Selectman Stephen Brown said Friday morning. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Carthage Town Office building. Brown said that the proposed 2015-16 budget will cause the town’s mill rate to be lowered from […]
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Dirigo Elementary staff raising money for fuel assistance
DIXFIELD — Dirigo Elementary School staff have teamed up to raise money for fuel assistance in the River Valley area, Principal Charlie Swan said Friday morning. Swan said staff split into three groups at the beginning of the month and filled up three sleds with items that they bought and donated to the school. “Each […]
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Rumford police log
RUMFORD — Among the calls answered by the Police Department recently were: * Dec. 10 at 1:14 p.m.: A Knox Street resident reported a package that had been delivered was stolen. Patrolman Brad Gallant is investigating. * Dec. 9 at 5:33 p.m.: Charles J. Abbott, 48, of Rumford was arrested on Knox Street on a charge […]
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Black Mountain postpones opening day, annual Hill Climb
RUMFORD — Black Mountain ski resort will open on Dec. 26, one week later than originally planned, due to a lack of snow and mild temperatures, Marketing Director Deanna Kersey said. The mountain’s opening date is “snow dependent, not unlike any other resort,” she said. “When Mother Nature decides that she doesn’t want to show […]
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Roxbury town website almost complete
ROXBURY — Treasurer Renee Hodsdon told the Board of Selectmen Tuesday evening that the town website is close to being complete. Residents voted in March to raise and appropriate $2,500 to create a town website. Currently, the town uses a Facebook page to inform residents of town business. During a meeting in August, selectmen voted […]
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Roxbury board accepts bid for portable toilets
ROXBURY — The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday voted 3-0 to accept a $1,860 bid for portable toilets at the town beach and boat landing on Ellis Pond. Brackett Pumping and Portable Toilet Service in Rangeley was the sole bidder. Board of Selectmen Chairman Tim Sutton said officials plan to have the toilets there from May […]
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Peru board debates whether to revisit vote on filling selectman seat
PERU — The Board of Selectmen debated Monday evening whether to reconsider its vote to hold an election for a selectman next June, and instead hold it in January. The vacancy on the board occurred Nov. 3 when Selectman Lee Merrill was elected road commissioner, requiring him to resign immediately. On Nov. 23, the selectmen […]
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Peru board considers request for uniforms
PERU — The Board of Selectmen heard a request Monday evening from Road Commissioner Lee Merrill to buy uniforms for the three Road Department employees. Merrill said he thought it was important for he and his employees to have uniforms to wear while on the job, since it looked “more professional” and “makes it easier […]
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Ho, ho, snow: Santa’s helpers get jolly at Sunday River
NEWRY (AP) — Santa and his helpers hit the ski slopes to spread some holiday cheer on Sunday. All told, a mob of 150 right jolly ol’ elves hopped on skis and snowboards for the 16th annual Skiing Santas event at Sunday River ski resort. The event serves as a festive kickoff to the holiday […]