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RSU 10 to propose $36.18M budget
May 17, 2013 12:00 amRUMFORD -- When it came down to a show of hands for a proposed budget Monday evening, the RSU 10 board was evenly divided, 8-8. A weighted vote was required.
Four minutes later, by a tally of 9,066 to 7,679, it was decided to bring forth a proposed budget of $36,181,848, as recommended by Supt. Tom Ward.
The 2.95 percent increase was more than some were expecting when the budget was first presented, but Ward noted that an increase of $87,000 for the Region 9 budget and not eliminating a techology position prevented a lower figure.
Yoga for kids
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May 17, 2013 12:00 amCliff Harding Roofing LLC for all your roofing needs
May 17, 2013 12:00 amCliff Harding and his family do the honors in a ribbon-cutting ceremony held by the River Valley Chamber of Commerce for Cliff Harding Roofing LLC of Rumford. (Times photo by Bruce Farrin)
Irving sawmill thanks log suppliers
May 17, 2013 12:00 amIn the top photos, log suppliers look on as Irving Forest Products owner James Irving and mill manager Susan Coulombe draw numbers for door prizes. In the bottom photos, log suppliers and their family members enjoyed a lunch prepared by employees at the mill. (Times photos by Bruce Farrin)
Towns working on scope of sharing services
May 17, 2013 12:00 amRUMFORD -- After a presentation and discussion about sharing or combining services, selectmen are discussing the scope of a study for this area.
Last Wednesday, Don Jutton, president Municipal Resources, Inc. of Meredith, NH talked about the company's specialty -- regionalization/consolidation studies.
The Fretless at Skye
May 17, 2013 12:00 amSO. CARTHAGE -- New England Celtic Arts will present The Fretless at Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, May 15.
Curtain is 7 p.m. and a jam session will start one hour before curtain at Skye Theatre.
The Fretless is a new approach to folk music that is quickly gaining high acclaim around the world. This unique band is taking string music to fascinating places as it transforms fiddle tunes and folk melodies into intricate, beautiful, high-energy arrangements.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
May 17, 2013 12:00 amMEXICO -- The River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition in collaboration with Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments and Northern Oxford Solid Waste will be hosting a free Household Hazardous Waste Collection from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 8 at Region 9 parking lot.
This event is open to the towns of Rumford, Mexico, Dixfield, Peru, Roxbury and Byron.
Androscoggin, Oxford counties health rankings improve
May 17, 2013 12:00 amREGION -- In a national health ranking of all counties by state, Androscoggin County was deemed the sixth healthiest county in Maine, a notable improvement over its 2012 ranking of 11th, according to a news release distributed by MaineHealth.
Comparison of 2012 and 2013 Maine County Health Rankings
The fourth annual rankings below are based on a set of five health outcomes related to current death rates and disease:
