RUMFORD — The Select Board voted 5-0 Thursday to approve a much-needed heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system to save on energy costs at the town’s public works garage. Approved was a bid of $167,706 by Community Energy of Rumford for a heating system using heat pumps and propane, with a back-up boiler to be […]
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Adult education offers basic computer skills sessions
Spruce Mountain Adult and Community Education offers the program at several locations throughout the region.
Auction of sports banners canceled again
The auction cancellation was made Wednesday morning, Jan. 31, on the Spruce Mountain High School “Home of the Phoenix” Facebook page.
Proposed Farmington senior housing project moves forward
Avesta Housing is planning an affordable senior housing project at 126 Willow Springs Drive in Farmington, requested approval for a Community Development Block Grant to help fund it.
Lifesaving award presented in Rumford to Peru couple
RUMFORD — A Peru couple was presented with a Lifesaving Award by the Town of Rumford on Thursday evening. Rumford Fire Deputy Chief Mike Arsenault wrote that around 10 a.m. Jan. 6, Rumford Fire and Med-Care were dispatched to the Eagles Club on Rumford Avenue for the report of a man in his 70s not […]
Wilton police looking to crack down on speeding
Police Chief Ethan Kyes told the Select Board on Tuesday, Jan. 23, the department will be upping speed details with the help of a grand funded program.
Wilton can expect road paving in the spring
Heavy rainfall throughout 2023 has set back much needed road work in Wilton, Public Works Foreman John Masse told the Select Board on Tuesday, Jan. 23.
Agnes Gray Elementary in West Paris closed immediately, possibly for good
An architectural firm told Oxford Hill School District directors Monday night the two-story 19th-century building is not safe for students or staff.
Rumford high school to launch Athletics Hall of Fame this spring
Mountain Valley High School to include outstanding athletes from the former Mexico, Rumford and Stephens high schools.