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Communications Training Conference
Mar 29, 2013 12:00 amLOVELL -- The Oxford County Regional Communications Center is presenting its third annual Communications Training Conference on Saturday, April 6 at the Lovell Fire Department.
The conference is open to all first responders (Fire, Law and EMS personnel) and dispatchers throughout Maine and New Hampshire. The keynote speaker is Chief John Oates of the East Hartford Fire Department in Connecticut, who will be addressing the group on response to violent incidents and how departments can prepare themselves to effectively deal with a potentially violent situation.
T-Acadie to perform at Skye
Mar 22, 2013 12:00 amSO. CARTHAGE -- New England Celtic Arts will present T-Acadie at Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, March 27.
Curtain is at 7 p.m. There is a pre-show jam session 45 minutes prior to curtain. Audience members are encouraged to bring their instruments and jam with the artists for a few minutes.Another opportunity to share?
Mar 22, 2013 12:00 amMEXICO -- In addressing pothole issues, this may present another sharing opportunity for Rumford and Mexico.
At the selectmen's meeting here on March 12, Board Chairman Richie Philbrick, who works for Rumford Public Works, led the discussion regarding consideration for the purchase of a hot box with Rumford for using old reclaimed asphalt for patching potholes in the two towns.
Ice out contest update
Mar 22, 2013 12:00 amRIVER VALLEY -- Those considering entering for a chance to win a prize package in the seventh annual Rumford Falls Times' Ice Out Contest should be aware that it will still be some time before the ice goes out on Roxbury Pond.
Dennis Daniel, owner of Ellis Pond Variety, said that someone measure the middle of the lake on March 10 and there was still 24 inches of ice. As of Friday, there was still five shacks remaining on the ice, with no water showing on the edges of the lake.
Med-Care board tours new facility
Mar 22, 2013 12:00 amMed-Care Board of Directors toured the new ambulance base last Wednesday. From top left is the kitchen, dining room and living quarter area, the lobby, the piping and boilers in the mechanical room that operate the facility, the innovative vehicle exhaust systems, and a view of the four-bay garage from the mezzanine. (Times photos by Bruce Farrin)
Board okays used ambulance purchase
Mar 22, 2013 12:00 amMed-Care Director of Operations Dean Milligan shows board members the used ambulance they later approved for purchase. (Times photo by Bruce Farrin)
3rd Annual Healthy Hearts 5K
Mar 22, 2013 12:00 amRUMFORD- It’s that time of year again when the River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition is gearing up for their annual Healthy Hearts 5K Run/Walk. In its’ third year, this community event is growing in participation and in bringing awareness to the River Valley.
Taste the sweetness of springtime
Mar 22, 2013 12:00 amREGION -- The state's maple producers are gearing up this Sunday for Maine Maple Sunday.
Join in as maple producers around the state celebrate Maine Maple Sunday and open the doors of their sugarhouses for the public to join them in this rite of spring. Here's a chance to see firsthand how 40 gallons of maple sap are turned into just one gallon of golden delight you pour over hot pancakes or ice cream.
River Valley coalition seeks data on drug use
Mar 22, 2013 12:00 amRUMFORD -- The River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition is seeking data from area residents in order to get a grant to combat drug use.
RVHCC staff will conducting one-on-one interviews, Patty Duguay, coalition executive director, said in a news release. The interviewees are invited to share their thoughts, opinions and experiences to the extent that they feel comfortable, she said.
