Federal grant will improve conditions of the Route 26 section that goes through Woodstock.
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Car falls on woman in Woodstock
WOODSTOCK — A 36-year-old Buckfield woman was injured when a vehicle fell from a lift in a garage and landed on her Saturday afternoon. Others working in the garage lifted the vehicle off her before responders arrived at Bulldog Auto, Fire Chief Kyle Hopps said. Hopps said the woman suffered serious injuries and was taken […]
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Hilda R. Wild
RUMFORD — Hilda R. Wild, 84, of West Paris passed away Friday, Sept. 7, at Rumford Community Home. She was born in Shelburne, N.H., on Sept. 27, 1933, the daughter of Edward and Leota Corriveau Wild. For many years, she had been employed in the laundry at Ledgeview Living Center. She was an active member of […]
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Woodstock board ponders purchase of Grange building
WOODSTOCK-Woodstock selectmen Tuesday discussed the possibility of the town buying the old Grange Hall building in Bryant Pond. Franklin Grange #124 is shutting down due to dwindling membership, and the state Grange organization is responsible for selling it, according to town officials. An appraisal of the property is currently underway, Town Manager Vern Maxfield told […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Woodstock-West Paris fire agreement needs tweak
A new enhanced mutual aid agreement between the Woodstock and West Paris fire departments is close to final approval, pending a change requested by West Paris selectmen. The enhanced aid plan calls for two department members from one town to staff their station and be responsible for coverage for both towns for two or three […]
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Frederick D. Rogers
WOODSTOCK — Frederick D. Rogers (Rick Jolly Rogers), 66, of Woodstock passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 29, at Central Maine Medical Center. Rick was born in North Conway, N.H., on Feb., 16, 1952. After high school, Rick studied small engine repair. He worked at a garage while earning his Class A truck driving license. Rick spent […]
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Dolloff announces candidacy in House District 115
RUMFORD — Lifelong Rumford resident Josanne DiConzo Dolloff has announced her intention to run in November to represent District 115 in the Maine House of Representatives. The seat is currently held by John Madigan, D-Rumford. While Maine’s economy has steadily improved from the recession 10 years ago, Dolloff feels much of rural Maine is still […]
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SAD 44 voters approve school budget
BETHEL — SAD 44 voters Tuesday gave final approval to the 2018-19 school budget and elected school directors. According to Superintendent David Murphy, the $11.3 million spending plan passed 829-378. The tallies by town were: Bethel, 436 yes, 206 no; Newry, 80 yes, 49 no; Woodstock, 188 yes, 79 no; and Greenwood, 125 yes, 44 […]
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Town officials help register Telstar students
Town officials from Bethel, Greenwood and Woodstock recently visited Telstar High School in Bethel to help students who are at least 18 years old register to vote in the upcoming referendum. Greenwood Town Manager Kim Sparks helps students Sonja Farrington, left, and Rebecca Morin. (SAD 44 photo)
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Woodstock man sentenced for torching homes
WOODSTOCK — A Woodstock man was sentenced Wednesday morning in Oxford County Superior Court for setting fire to two seasonal homes on Gore Road in 2015 that resulted in $500,000 damage. Jordan Caldwell, 22, was sentenced to 11 years in prison, with all but three years and 12 days suspended. He has served enough time […]