ROXBURY — For the eighth consecutive year, the Roxbury ATV Riders are bringing a little bit of Christmas spirit to the River Valley region through its annual Christmas in July ride Saturday, July 12. Club President Mike Worthley said the ride, along with the club’s annual Mystery Night Ride in June, are the club’s most […]
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Stephens High Class of 1952 ROXBURY — The class of 1952 from Stephens High of Rumford will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 7, at the home of Angie and Reggie Arsenault at Roxbury Pond for their monthly luncheon. It will be potluck with folks bringing their favorite dish. All class members and guests are […]
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Robert M. ‘Bob’ Hodgkins Sr.
1931 – 2014 RUMFORD — Robert M. “Bob” Hodgkins Sr., 83, of Roxbury, died Sunday, June 29, at the Rumford Hospital in Rumford. He was born in Roxbury on Jan. 13, 1931, a son of Alphonso and Valedia (Thibodeau) Hodgkins, and had attended schools in Frye and Roxbury. Bob was employed at Gilford Industries (formerly […]
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Car show July 1 in Dixfield DIXFIELD — Doug’s Dogs Classic/ Antique/ Rods Cruise Night will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, at the Holmes Market parking lot. For more information, call Brad at 357-6789. Jay VFW annual chicken barbecue JAY — VFW Post 3335, Jay will hold their annual chicken […]
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Roxbury Riders ATV Club raises $1,150 for Maine Children’s Cancer Program
ROXBURY — The Roxbury Riders ATV Club held its annual Mystery Night Ride for the Maine Children’s Cancer Program on June 21 and raised $1,150, club president Michael Worthley said Thursday via Facebook. The event featured a cookout, children’s rides, mystery children’s movie and campfire with s’mores at Worthley’s home on Roxbury Notch Road. He […]
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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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Roxbury ATV club to co-host trail maintenance workshop
ROXBURY — Officials with the Maine Off-Road Vehicle Division will co-sponsor a trail maintenance workshop with the Roxbury Riders ATV Club and Wagner Forest Management on Sunday, June 29, in Roxbury. The workshop on sediment and erosion control on ATV trails will be held from 8 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. Participants are to […]
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ATV club to hold Mystery Night Ride for Maine Children’s Cancer Program
ROXBURY — The Roxbury Riders ATV Club will hold its annual Mystery Night Ride for the Maine Children’s Cancer Program starting at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 21. The venue for the cookout, children’s rides, mystery children’s movie and campfire with s’mores is trail master Michael and Wanda Worthley’s home at 1162 Roxbury Notch Road (Route […]
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This week’s agenda
Wednesday Bethel: Annual town meeting, 7 p.m., Crescent Park School Mexico: Mexico Water District Board of Trustees, 4 p.m., Town Hall Roxbury: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Thursday Roxbury: Planning Board, 6 p.m., Town Office
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Household Hazardous Waste collection is June 7
MEXICO — The River Valley area will hold their annual Household Hazardous Waste collection event from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 7. All those household chemicals that have been sitting under kitchen sinks or in basements and garages for many years can be brought to the event at the Region 9 parking lot on […]