Proposed budget for Rumford-area schools cuts 19 positions
‘This is just a really bad budget cycle year for us. None of these are easy,’ the school board chairman said.
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Here are 3 graphs showing the difference in pay for Western Maine town managers
The salaries of town managers throughout Western Maine can vary vastly, from $50,000 to $156,000.
West Paris man withdraws from Oxford County sheriff’s race
Richard Gagne was 1 of 3 Republicans running for sheriff in the June 9 primary.
Greenwood man pleads not guilty in ATV crash that seriously injured passenger
Joseph Tracy Jr., 44, of Greenwood, appeared Thursday in South Paris District Court to answer charges including aggravated criminal OUI.
Mexico soup kitchen hopes to open doors April 20
After months of back-and-forth with the town, Owner Michelle Williams is seeking approval from the planning board.
With full staff of officers, Rumford police better positioned, chief says
The Select Board’s approval of Patrolman Trenton Rand brings the roster to 15 police officers, putting emphasis on ‘teamwork, community engagement and officer wellness.’
Dixfield’s Scott Dennett named Maine’s fire chief of the year
Dennett has been the chief of Dixfield Fire Company since 2006.
Rumford-based school district names next superintendent
Matt Gilbert will take over after Superintendent Deb Alden retires in June.
Mexico adult ed graduation tentatively set for June 4
The graduation ceremony will be held at Mountain Valley Community School, directors said.
Mexico tech school proposing secondary budget of $2.9M
Voters will decide whether to approve the nearly 12% increase on May 6.
Dixfield-based school district targeting 6% budget increase
The board will vote to approve the proposed budget April 28.
Family flees late-night fire in Dixfield
The March 30 blaze began near a wood stove, according to state fire marshal investigators.
Rumford proposes 5.59% increase in 2026-27 town budget
Spending plan includes significant 1-year reduction in capital spending.
2 Republican challengers face Wainwright in Oxford County sheriff’s primary
Voters will decide among 3 Republican candidates at the June 9 primary election. The winner will face the lone Democratic candidate on Nov. 3.
‘You are not alone’: Rally in Rumford offers support for those in addiction recovery
The annual River Valley Recovers Strong rally was held Saturday to help foster connection in the community.
Special book club at Rumford Library fosters community, learning
The group of avid readers from Hope Association meet weekly to discuss chapters together and help each other learn life skills.
Workshops ask residents to help shape new Rumford comprehensive plan
Haley Ward held four sessions to discuss “Rumford 2035,” asking residents to “buy-in” to the town’s future.
4th of July festivities taking shape for Rumford, Mexico
A committee has formed to organize America’s 250th anniversary celebration in the River Valley.
Mexico trades school gets go-ahead to use new buildings
The welding and culinary arts buildings have sat idle for 15 months while the state and district worked out the fire hydrant parameters.
Lost library mural gets new life with replica in Rumford
The original wall mural was painted in 1979 by then-library staff member Margaret (Peggy) Legere Stacey, but was destroyed during construction work.
Roxbury dedicates town report to longtime employee
After 18 years working for the town, Renee Hodsdon recognized for first full year serving as Roxbury’s first town administrator.
Children’s author draws big crowd to Rumford library
The presentation and reading by Paula Nations had the largest turnout for a children’s author program at the library, organizers said.
Roxbury voters approve money toward townwide property revaluation
A selectman and school board director were reelected to 3-year terms.
Oxford County airport hires firm to explore longer runway for larger aircraft
The facility’s terminal has already been renovated, and officials say extending the current 2,997‑foot runway could help attract larger private and commercial aircraft to the…
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