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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 […]
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 […]
Father of injured 9-year-old disputes Rumford police report
RUMFORD — The father of a 9-year-old Rumford boy who suffered a fractured skull June 10 when the bicycle he was riding across Falmouth Street was struck by a pickup truck, disputes the police report. Reading from Sgt. Tracey Higley’s report, Sgt. James Bernard said Tuesday that a contributing factor in the 5:34 p.m. accident […]
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 […]
Free program, discussion about marketing plans
RUMFORD — Oxford Hills SCORE, in conjunction with the River Valley Chamber of Commerce, Envision Rumford and the River Valley Growth Council, will present a free program and discussion on marketing plans. The program will be presented from 8 to 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 24, at the Rumford Town Office, 145 Congress St. The […]
Three graduates awarded scholarships for outstanding character
RUMFORD — Nathan Fitzpatrick of Mountain Valley High School, Derek Talbot of Sanford High School and Zechariah Palmeter of Bangor Christian School were honored with scholarships from Mainely Character, an organization that awards scholarships based on character: integrity, courage, responsibility and concern for others. Nathan Fitzpatrick, a graduate of Mountain Valley High School in Rumford, […]
Rumford selectmen candidates’ recount to be held next week
RUMFORD — A ballot recount of the June 10 election for selectmen will be held next week, Deputy Town Clerk Beverly Thorne said Tuesday. James Windover asked for a ballot inspection and recount after incumbent Jeff Sterling won a three-year term with 571 votes to Windover’s 551. Mark Belanger won over incumbent Jolene Lovejoy, 751 […]
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: […]
MVHS artist honored with Augusta exhibit
RUMFORD — Ross Gross, a sophomore at Mountain Valley High School, has a work of art on display at Cross Building, across from the Capitol, in Augusta as part of the Maine Youth Excellence in Art Exhibit. The picture hangs in Health and Human Services Room 209. The work, which is titled “Pulp Truck in […]