MEXICO — The Mexico and Rumford boards of selectmen unanimously voted Tuesday evening to move forward with an inter-municipal proposal to share certain municipal services. During a joint meeting on Sept. 4, selectmen of both towns approved a proposal from New Hampshire consultants Municipal Resources Inc., who said they would put together a comprehensive study […]
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RSU 10 board gets refresher on duties
RUMFORD — The RSU 10 school board got an update on its duties and responsibilities Monday night from two representatives of Maine School Management Association. It was the first of four workshops to be held during the next few months to improve the district climate, maintain community knowledge and introduce the new superintendent to the […]
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Dresses still available to swap RUMFORD — The MVHS Athletic Boosters would like to thank everyone who donated the many dresses for the “Dress Swap” held recently. There are still dresses available. To get one or donate any, contact MVHS or call 364-0890. The Boosters will be holding another one sometime in the near future. […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Mexico: Mexico Sewer District Board of Trustees, 4:30 p.m., Town Hall Mexico: Joint meeting of Mexico and Rumford selectmen, 5:30 p.m., Town Hall Roxbury: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Thursday Mexico: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Friday Roxbury: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office
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Rumford, Mexico to host joint meeting at 6 p.m.
MEXICO — The Mexico and Rumford boards of selectmen will gather at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, at the Mexico Town Office for a joint meeting to discuss a recently approved proposal that may help identify areas where the towns could cooperate and consolidate services. The towns of Mexico and Rumford have been meeting since […]
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LEAN program, garage on Dixfield board agenda
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen will discuss its next steps in regard to the intermunicipal proposal between Rumford and Mexico and the LEAN business model at 5 p.m. Sept. 23 at Ludden Memorial Library. The LEAN program is a business model in which professionals job shadow town employees to see whether there are ways […]
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Patricia A. Jones
RUMFORD — Funeral services for Patricia A. Jones of Dixfield were conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, September 21, at the MEADER & SON FUNERAL HOME, 3 Franklin St., P. O. Box 537, Rumford, ME 04276-0537 with the Rev. John Gensel officiating. Special music “We Gather Together” and “Amazing Grace” was lead by pianist Alicia Farmer. Other […]
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University of Maine dean’s list
ORONO — The University of Maine recognized 2,032 students for achieving dean’s list honors in the spring 2013 semester. The following area students were on the list. Androscoggin County Auburn: Lauren Bennett, Felicia Binette, Taylor Brackett, Adam Chamberland, Marlee Collins, Alyssa Coyne, Marie Dufresne-Dixon, Charlotte Gaylord, Ashten Hackett, Alendra Harris, Mikael Heikkinen, Douglas Kester, Travis […]
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Roxbury invited to join ladder truck purchase agreement
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted Thursday night to add the town of Roxbury to the Ladder Truck Joint Purchase Agreement that also includes Rumford and Mexico. Fire Chief Robert Chase explained to the board that by adding Roxbury, the price Rumford pays for the ladder truck would decrease by “about $1,000,” while […]
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Rumford manager resigns for ‘personal reasons’
RUMFORD — Town Manager Carlo Puiia submitted his resignation after Thursday evening’s Board of Selectmen meeting, citing personal reasons. At the end of the meeting, the board held an executive session and afterward in public session voted 4-0 to accept Puiia’s resignation. Selectman Brad Adley was absent. In his letter of resignation, Puiia said his […]