NORWAY — The Matolcsy Arts Center, at 480 Main Street in Norway, is pleased to announce “Restorations: The Art of the Collector” through the month of August. This exhibit is hosted by Rich Sousa, with many examples from his collection. Rich finds worthwhile and neglected artwork and “enjoys bringing things back to life.” The exhibit […]
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Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Rumford-based school district leader talks goals for improving reading, math scores
Assistant Superintendent Matt Gilbert said NWEA testing scores data are to be used to study and reach students’ achievement goals in reading and math.
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Posted inNews, Oxford Hills, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Depleted Mexico police force going on idle status Aug. 20
Two resignations last week will soon leave the Mexico Police Department without three of its five officers.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Stephens Memorial rebranded as MaineHealth Stephens Hospital
All hospitals, service locations and practices within the MaineHealth umbrella to assume a unified identity.
Posted inBusiness, The Bethel Citizen
Bobbi Vandenbulcke is new Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
Vandenbulcke comes to Bethel from the Exeter New Hampshire Area Chamber of Commerce where she worked for 17 years
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Harrison approves funds for United Ambulance
HARRISON — Harrison voters approved $40,326 for a one-year contract with United Ambulance Service during a special town meeting July 30. The money will be transferred from the town’s undesignated fund balance, or surplus account. Town Manager Cass Newell summarized the contract, saying that the service will not change and the status quo will remain. […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Oxford Transfer Station’s new swap shops helps residents, saves taxpayers money
The town’s new Repurposing Facility was paid for with a $10,000 Maine Department of Environmental Protection grant.
Posted inBethel, The Bethel Citizen
Pickleball picks up in popularity in Western Maine
About 40 Bethel area players of varying levels show up to play regularly at one of four local courts.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Volunteer of the Week: Buckfield volunteer combines recreation and productivity
The Buckfield resident works as an EMT for Buckfield Rescue, as stewardship assistant for Kennebec Land Trust — and in the winter, for the ski patrol at Pleasant Mountain Ski Area.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
The HILLS launches family and friends support meetings
The SMART Recovery Family & Friends Group. It meets every Monday at The HILLS at 15 Tannery Street in Norway, starting at 6 p.m.