At its Oct. 15 meeting, the Fayette Select Board addressed resident concerns over the potential sale of Starling Hall, heard updates on hazardous waste disposal, and celebrated the success of the “Keep Me Warm” supper, which raised over $1,600 for heating assistance.
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Posted inLocal News, News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Be the One to prevent suicide
by Lou Marin RUMFORD — The No. 1 issue facing the veteran community today is suicide. Although we have adopted the slogan, “22 until none,” It is estimated that between 17 and 22 veterans or service members take their lives each day. That’s more than 6,000 annually. The rate of suicide for veterans is […]
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Posted inLocal News, News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Walk to Remember held in Rumford to support Colby Fund
Nearly $5,000 was raised, which will support the Colby Fund, which provides financial and other support services to parents who have suffered loss.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Photos: Cows eat grass in Jay
Cows hang out near the fence enjoying their lunch.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, News, Oxford Hills
Paris sets special town meeting for land sales
The town plans to hold a public hearing and special town meeting at 6 p.m. Oct. 28.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, News, Oxford Hills
Paris property tax rate drops 9%
The Select Board will next meet at 6 p.m. Nov. 12.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
So hard to imagine
To the Editor: As we struggle to make sense of the political predicament we find ourselves in, though baffled and bewildered as to how it came to this, I thought Masha Gessen’s recent observation following the so-called “debate” between the two major party vice presidential candidates helpfully illuminating. Gessen, a noted writer and authority on […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Woodstock boards to review development, look to future
WOODSTOCK — After receiving statistics on the number of new houses built in Woodstock over the last 20 years, selectmen last week decided it is perhaps time for them and the Planning Board to meet to discuss how the town might look with continued construction in coming years. Selectmen Ron Deegan and Bob McQueeney also […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Oxford Hills school district starts process to permanently close Agnes Gray Elementary School
Maine School Administrative District 17’s school board voted, 19-1, against spending $6 million to make West Paris’ 130-year-old school safe for students and staff.