PERU — Students at Dirigo Elementary School started off their busy pre-Christmas vacation week with a pajama party assembly, at which, they were able to hear Principal Swan read the classic Polar Express story. Children in grades K-5 gathered in the gym all cozy in their favorite pajamas, some wearing their favorite character slippers and […]
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Spurrs Corner food pantry hours OTISFIELD — The food pantry at Spurrs Corner Church, Route 121, will be open Tuesday, Dec. 17, from 10 a.m. to noon. The pantry is open to residents of Otisfield on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. For information call 583-4780 or 627-4329. West Paris food pantry WEST […]
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Fire destroys Blackberry Lane house in Rumford
RUMFORD — A Blackberry Lane house was destroyed by fire Saturday afternoon but an outbuilding was saved, Rumford fire Deputy Chief Ben Byam said early Saturday evening. No one was injured. Byam said Mexico and Rumford firefighters and Med-Care Ambulance were called out at 2:05 p.m. to a fully-engulfed structure fire at 286 Blackberry Lane, […]
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Tiny tree raffle to help area charities
PERU — Faculty at Dirigo Elementary School decided to forego the traditional secret Santa this year and feed off the magic of the season reflected in their students’ faces and do something to give back to the community who entrust them with their children day in and day out. “It is truly a magical time […]
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Rumford, Mexico historical societies hosting joint potluck supper
MEXICO — The Rumford and Mexico historical societies will be teaming up at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, in the Calvin Lyons Room of the Mexico Town Hall for a joint potluck supper. Rumford Historical Society President Jane Peterson said that the potluck supper between the two towns is normally an annual event, but they […]
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Selectmen discuss letter to Recreation Committee, town seal
PERU — At Monday night’s regular meeting, Selectman Larry Snowman presided in the absence of Chairman Jim Pulsifer. At their Nov. 25 meeting, selectmen had decided to send a certified letter, drafted by Pulsifer, to the Peru Recreation Committee, in care of former Selectman Tim Holland. Selectmen discussed the fact that there has been no response to […]
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Events in the Franklin, Oxford Hills, River Valley regions
Crafts, more at UMF student center FARMINGTON — A silent auction with crafts, homemade food items, gift baskets and unique items of interest will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the University of Maine at Farmington Student Center North Dining Hall. The auction is hosted by the Classified Employee […]