Talk: ‘Commercial-Free Childhood’ FREEPORT — Dr. Susan Linn, director of the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood and instructor in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, will give a public talk titled “The Gift of a Commercial-Free Childhood,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Merriconeag Waldorf School’s Community Hall, 57 Desert Road. Donations will be accepted […]
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Safe Voices hosting annual walk in support of ending domestic violence on Oct. 15
RUMFORD — For the third consecutive year, the Safe Voices organization is hosting a walk at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, in support of ending domestic violence. Diane Gallagher of Safe Voices said Monday that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, adding that police Chief Stacy Carter and the Oxford County Domestic Violence Task Force […]
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Rumford board approves hiring utility police officer
RUMFORD — Selectmen approved hiring a utility police officer Thursday night following a short discussion with police Chief Stacy Carter. The board voted 3-0 to hire Lawrence Briggs of Rumford for the position. Selectman Frank DiConzo abstained from voting and Selectman Mark Belanger was absent. Carter said his budget approval allowed for the utility position […]
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Today’s agenda
Franklin Kingfield: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Livermore: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Mount Vernon: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office New Vineyard: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Oxford Hills Hartford: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Hall River Valley Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Rumford: Library Trustees, 3 p.m., Library Rumford: Implementation Committee, 7 p.m., […]
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Rumford board OK’s additional $24,300 for sidewalk plans
RUMFORD — Selectmen unanimously voted Thursday night to appropriate $24,300 to expand the scope of the Congress Street Sidewalk Improvement Project to the whole downtown area. But they didn’t arrive at that decision immediately. It took considerable discussion after businesswoman Jennifer Nichols presented the request. Nichols and her husband, Brian, own and operate Brian’s Bistro, […]
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Bureau of Veterans Services looking for wounded, KIA veterans for November ceremony
RUMFORD — State Rep. Sheryl Briggs said Friday that she is looking for the names of veterans who were wounded or killed during World War II, the Korean War or the Vietnam War so they can be recognized at a Veterans Day ceremony. Briggs said the ceremony is planned for Saturday, Nov. 8, at the […]
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Rumford board starts eviction process for Prospect Ave. town-owned apartment
RUMFORD — Selectmen voted unanimously Thursday night to have the town attorney start the eviction process for two tenants living in a tax-acquired building on Prospect Avenue. The tenants, who are not being named, are aware of their predicament at 566 Prospect Ave., and are trying to find housing, fire Chief Bob Chase Jr. said. […]
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Stephens High School Class of 1951 MEXICO — The Stephens High School Class of 1951 will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at the Covered Wagon, Main Street. All classmates are welcome. For more information, call 364-8883. Mexico High School Class of 1961 MEXICO — Mexico High School Class of 1961 will meet for […]
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Rumford board, fire chief clarify consolidation meeting update comment
RUMFORD — Selectmen repeatedly assured former longtime Selectman Jim Thibodeau on Thursday night that they have no intention of preventing residents from having any say in ongoing consolidation talks with Mexico. Thibodeau said he was upset about a quote from the Sept. 23 meeting between Rumford and Mexico selectmen and consolidation consultant Don Jutton, president […]
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Oxford County Democrats announce October events
NORWAY — The Oxford County Democrats are headed into a busy month of October with events, candidate visits and campaign activities. The first week of the month is focused at the Fryeburg Fair where the Democratic booth will be in full operation throughout the fair. It is in Expo 5, next to the pulling ring. […]