STANDISH — The following local residents earned their degree at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. Heather Aceto of New Gloucester, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in business administration-management and a Bachelor of Science in business administration-human resource management. Susan Attianese of Naples, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in criminal […]
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Rumford voters overwhelmingly reject proposed $8 million municipal budget
RUMFORD — In an unprecedented action at Tuesday’s annual town meeting referendum polls, residents overwhelmingly rejected the proposed $8 million municipal budget. They also wiped out organized recreation for children and adults by defeating two initiated articles that would have funded the Greater Rumford Community Center, its rental businesses and its summer programs. By 21 […]
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Rumford ballots still being counted; Adley, DiConzo unofficially elected selectmen
RUMFORD — Unofficially, Brad Adley and Frank DiConzo were elected as selectmen again, and the proposed $8 million municipal and $36.18 million RSU 10 budgets were rejected Tuesday. By 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, Town Clerk Beth Bellegarde said she was still tallying Tuesday’s votes, but expected to have official results later in the day. Once official, […]
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High turnout in Rumford delays vote count
RUMFORD — Results from Tuesday’s elections and town meeting warrant articles had yet to be reported by 11:10 p.m. Residents had five ballots each for the municipal budget, elections and proposed ordinances and amendments. Residents turned out in force to decide on a proposed $8 million municipal budget. They were also deciding who among five […]
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New England School of Communications honors list
BANGOR — The New England School of Communications has announced its honors list for spring 2013. High honors Auburn: Kacey Wight Canton: Brandon Doyen Durham: Stephen Creps Greene: James Morin Harrison: Brandon Denison Lewiston: Kathleen Bouchard, Christopher Rancourt Lovell: Harold Sheehan Poland: Kyle Kyllonen Roxbury: Lea Cone, Jessica Kane West Paris: Errol Silver Honors Auburn: Thomas […]
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Rumford man creates yard art with red ribbons
RUMFORD — Tom Fallon of 239 Spruce St. in Rumford has created an art display with red ribbons tied to the branches of his white birches. “Red ribbons tied to the branches of white birches, moving slowly in the breeze, are a simple art form, as are so many today in the minimalism art category,” […]
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Lobster roll supper June 13 DIXFIELD — The Dixfield Congregational Church will hold a public lobster roll supper on Thursday, June 13, at the Church annex on High Street from 5 p.m. until sold out. The menu will be 100 percent lobster meat rolls or chicken salad rolls, potato or macaroni salad, cole slaw, dessert […]
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River Riders spaghetti supper ANDOVER — The Ellis River Riders will hold an all-you-can-eat spaghetti and meatballs buffet at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at their show grounds on Airport Road. Meal includes bread, salad, dessert and beverage. Cost is $10. Serving until sold out. For more information visit www.ellisriverriders.com or call 392-2381. Stephens High […]
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NewPage to lay off 120 workers for a week
Ron Hemingway, president of the Local 900 United Steelworkers, said those being laid off are all hourly employees with the union, not salaried workers. “One of the issues we all had was that none of the salaried workers at the mill are being laid off,” Hemingway said. “When they first told us that we’d be […]
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Former Rumford selectman and fire Chief Boivin remembered as great chief and loyal friend
RUMFORD — Former selectman and fire Chief J. Arthur Boivin was remembered by his friends and co-workers Monday as “a loyal friend” and “a great fire chief.” Boivin, 72, passed away Saturday at the Hospice House, following a short battle with cancer. Town Manager Carlo Puiia described Boivin as a “family man” and “a very […]