RUMFORD — A family gathering was held for Irene Poirier of Rumford on the occasion of her 100th birthday. She reached that milestone Dec. 20. Her daughter, Sharon Welch, said the great-great grandmother has lived the longest out of her 10 brothers and sisters. She was a middle child. “When my sister and I were […]
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Rumford Charter Commission holding first reading of changes Thursday
The panel is reviewing the 1951 document, which was last amended in 2018.
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Our Historic Places: Cole Block
BETHEL — The storied history of Bethel, Maine dates well back into the 1800’s, with historic sites dotting the area. Bethel has a total of 10 locations listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the well known Doctor Moses Mason House, and the soon to be refurbished Gehring Clinic. An overview of many […]
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Fayette Select Board celebrates $50,000 library grant
The Underwood Memorial Library in Fayette received a $50,000 grant from the Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation to fund critical accessibility improvements, including a well, septic system, and a bathroom.
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Newry selectmen consider budgeting money for historic schoolhouse
NEWRY — The Select Board is considering whether to budget money for the historic Lower Sunday River School on Sunday River Road. The topic was brought up at the Jan. 21 board meeting. The small white clapboard structure is on the National Register of Historic Places. It was described in the “Our Historic Places” series, in […]
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Oxford Hills Middle School sets goals to reduce chronic absenteeism
Principal Torrey Poland told Maine School Administrative District 17 directors Monday that they are looking to reduce absenteeism to below 30% this year.
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Bean’s Corner Baptist Church offers warming center on Fridays
Bean’s Corner Baptist Church, 17 Chesterville Road in Jay hosts a warming center every Friday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. through February and maybe into March depending on the weather.
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Hollandstrong to hold last ice fishing derby Saturday, Feb. 1
The derby honors the memory of Michael Holland who was one of 33 crew members aboard the SS El Faro when it sank near Crooked Island, Bahamas, on Oct. 1, 2015, during Hurricane Joaquin.
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Paris-based school district needs more bus drivers
The school district will pay for new drivers to receive state training and licensing.
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Chesterville resident Theresa Besson celebrates 100th birthday with community
Theresa Besson of Chesterville celebrated her 100th birthday on Jan. 25 at the town office, drawing a crowd of about 75 friends, family, and neighbors to honor the milestone.