Local business owners attend the Reader’s Choice Awards and receive awards.
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Community comes together to clean up French Falls trails in Jay
Volunteers jumped in to help out for Jay’s Work Day at French Falls.
Therapy dog brings joy to Jay-Niles Memorial Library
On Oct. 5, children and adults at the Jay-Niles Memorial Library had the opportunity to interact with Finley, a yellow Labrador therapy dog during a special visit. Owned by Hannah Hanson, Finley provided comfort and companionship as children petted, talked to, and read aloud to him. One young participant, Annabel Hopkins, enjoyed reading a story to Finley.
Chesterville Select Board reviews tax foreclosures, FEMA Funds
The Chesterville Select Board met Oct. 3, discussing tax foreclosures, employee reviews, and the receipt of $68,000 in FEMA funds for road repairs.
Fayette Select Board reviews school’s public use policy, discusses property tax concerns
At the Oct. 1 Fayette Select Board meeting, Vice Chair Mike Carlson provided an update on the school committee’s decision to reconsider its public use policy.
Rumford father-daughter having fun slinging lemonades
At the Oct. 17th Select Board meeting, Riley’s Quench Lemonade will seek town approval to park their trailer on Hosmer Lane this fall.
Andover residents offer recommendations for community park
Survey information from Andover residents guided the Andover Community Park Committee in their decision making for the park.
Hope Association dedicates new flagpole to Doreen Richard
The executive director says said Richard started working at Hope Association’s residential program in 1977, a year after it was built.
November 5th vote in Rumford moving to high school
Three people were appointed for the nine-person board: Frank DiConzo, Jeff Gilbert and Sammie Sax.
This Saturday’s Rumford Pumpkin Fest could be the last
Rumford Pumpkin Fest organizer Kris Howes said, “After this festival, I will withdraw all of my community involvement for this town until (Select board members Theresa Sax and Frank DiConzo) are both gone.”