Monthly poetry program June 26 RUMFORD — The monthly Poetry Program at the Rumford Public Library is set for Thursday, June 26, at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to the group, which shares a variety of poetry, serious and humorous, romantic and sad. Local poets read their own work; others read a favorite poet’s work. […]
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Mexico board appoints new selectmen to consolidation subcommittees
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted Tuesday evening to appoint newly elected Selectmen Albert Aniel and Andy Dupuis to consolidation subcommittees. In September, Municipal Resources, a New Hampshire-based company, provided Rumford and Mexico with a proposal for a comprehensive study on consolidation of services. The boards approved the proposal. Part of the proposal, […]
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Mexico police purchase side-by-side ATV with grant money, reserve funds
MEXICO — Police Chief Roy Hodsdon said Friday afternoon that the Police Department purchased a new side-by-side ATV to assist in making rescues, transporting prisoners and collecting evidence. The 800cc machine was purchased for $9,100 through Roland’s Automotive. “Having this type of ATV is going to make our missions a lot easier,” Hodsdon said. “The […]
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Mexico board to elect chairman, vice chairman
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen will elect a chairman and vice chairman at its meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Town Office. The board will also set due dates and interest rates for taxes for the 2014-15 fiscal year, have a discussion about local road-assistance money and reassign newly appointed Selectmen Albert Aniel […]
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Nonprofit organizations awarded grants
BANGOR — Bangor Savings Bank Foundation will donate $100,000 to nonprofits across Maine as part of the annual Community Matters More program. During February, more than 86,000 Mainers voted for organizations they care about and 68 nonprofits will received grants in May. The Community Matters More Grant Winners from Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties are […]
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Mexico searching for next Boston Post Cane recipient
MEXICO — The town is searching for the oldest resident to present them with the Boston Post Cane, Deputy Clerk Sheryl Briggs said Thursday afternoon. Briggs said residents should send a nomination letter to the Town Office if they believe they qualify as the oldest resident, or if they know someone who does qualify. “We’ll […]
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Summer reading for adults MEXICO — Summer Reading for Adults at the Mexico Public Library, for age 15 and over, will run from June 23 through Aug. 15. For every book that an adult reader reads, they are eligible to enter a weekly drawing for a fun gift. Simply fill out a ticket at the […]
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Maine Audubon seeks volunteers to monitor roads
FALMOUTH — Maine Audubon seeks volunteers to survey roads in western Maine for signs of wildlife road crossings. Information collected by volunteers about where, when and how many animals cross our roads is the critical first step in identifying ways to reduce wildlife road mortality. The western mountains region of Maine has been identified by […]
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Rumford board expected to decide whether to extend town manager’s contract
RUMFORD — Selectmen will have a full agenda when they meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19, in Rumford Falls Auditorium. There is also an executive session scheduled for a personnel matter that is likely about whether to extend Town Manager John Madigan’s contract. At their organizational meeting June 11, selectmen held an executive session […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Bethel: Bethel Water District Board of Trustees, 7 p.m., Town Office Mexico: Mexico Sewer District Board of Trustees, 4:30 p.m., Town Hall Newry: Selectmen, 5 p.m., Town Office Paris: Oxford County Commission, 9 a.m., courthouse Rumford: Northern Oxford Regional Solid Waste Board, 5 p.m., Municipal Building Rumford: Charter Commission, 6 p.m., Municipal Building Woodstock: […]