RUMFORD — The River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition celebrated Earth Day on Wednesday by speaking about recycling during their monthly networking meeting at the Region 9 School of Applied Technology. Executive Director Patricia Duguay spoke to a small group of coalition members about ways they could improve recycling in their workplaces and homes. Duguay started […]
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Rumford selectmen approve $2,500 initiated article request from RVHCC
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen voted to approve a $2,500 initiated article request from the River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition during Monday evening’s public hearing at the Rumford Falls Auditorium. Executive Director Patricia Duguay told the selectmen that the coalition employed six full-time employees, three part-time employees and offered internships. Duguay added that one […]
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RSU 10 residents may want more options to building proposals
DIXFIELD — More than 300 people turned out Monday night at Dirigo High School for the second of three forums on use of Regional School Unit 10 buildings in the next 10 years. Unlike last week’s forum held at Mountain Valley High School in Rumford, many of the results from table discussions didn’t necessarily show […]
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Tax hike prompts unofficial audit of Oxford County records
PARIS — A liaison for Albany Township residents will review Oxford County financial records over concerns officials improperly awarded contracts for repairs in the unorganized territories. In remarks to Oxford County commissioners Tuesday morning, Albany Township resident Jeffrey Rosenblatt said the lack of information around a 35 percent increase in residents’ tax bills has engendered a culture of […]
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Mexico students raise money for local food pantry
MEXICO — Meroby Elementary School students are raising money for the local food pantry by cashing in their respectful-behavior tokens. Called Tokens for Turkeys, the fundraiser involves students getting 25 cents for each token they receive for being respectful, responsible, safe and kind toward each another and their teachers. The tokens are given by teachers […]
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Health coalition tours Med-Care building, learns of new programs
MEXICO — Members of the River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition toured the new Med-Care Ambulance building Wednesday before their meeting in the conference room. “We want to be a part of the community before the emergency,” said Laurieann Milligan, community outreach director of Med-Care. With the completion of the facility, Milligan said sufficient space is […]
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Selectmen trim $8,475 from municipal budget
MEXICO — Selectmen this week trimmed about $8,475 from the $2.98 million municipal budget that was largely rejected by voters last month. A public hearing on the revised budget is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, at the Town Hall, followed by a referendum at the polls July 30, Town Clerk Penny Duguay said. […]