Bruce Farrin

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Andover voters reject town manager form of government

2 months ago | sunjournal.com | Bruce Farrin

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Mexico to contract with county for police coverage

2 months ago | sunjournal.com | Bruce Farrin

MEXICO — Residents have voted against reinstating their local police department, opting instead for continued coverage by the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. The ballot vote was made after the disbandment of the town’s police department last August. Ballot votes have been collected since March 6, with the final tally announced Tuesday at the start of the Select Board meeting at the Town Office.
Longtime teachers announcement retirements in RSU 10

2 months ago | sunjournal.com | Bruce Farrin

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Peru school librarian named best in Maine

2 months ago | sunjournal.com | Bruce Farrin

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Roxbury voters pass all articles at annual town meeting

2 months ago | sunjournal.com | Bruce Farrin

ROXBURY — Residents approved all 84 articles on a proposed 2025-26 municipal budget on March 16, according to Town Administrator Renee Hodsdon. Board Chair Tim Derouche, approved for a new three-year term at the meeting, said, “Everything is very close to last year. We had to raise some things.”Hodsdon said the new budget is about $47,000 more at $714,560. She said a good portion of that increase includes needed roof repairs at the Town Office.
Children’s book author visits Dirigo Elementary School

2 months ago | sunjournal.com | Bruce Farrin

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Rumford voters asked for $50,000 to preserve American Legion and VFW post

2 months ago | sunjournal.com | Bruce Farrin

RUMFORD — Each June, voters are asked to appropriate monies for non-profits through initiated articles as part of the annual town budget. This June, citizens will be asked to approve $50,000 to the American Legion Post 24, which is also housing the local VFW Post, which could no longer afford its building on Waldo Street.
Former middle school in Mexico razed

2 months ago | sunjournal.com | Bruce Farrin

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Firefighters battle gusty winds as fire destroys Rumford house

2 months ago | pressherald.com | Bruce Farrin

RUMFORD — Firefighters from six towns battled gusty winds Sunday morning as an extensive fire destroyed a three-story structure and briefly spread to a historic house nearby. The fire that destroyed 39 Franklin St. began around 6 a.m. Sunday, with winds at times approaching 40 mph as crews attempted to contain it. The gusts carried embers downwind, beginning a second fire at 33 Franklin St., the site of the historical Waldo Pettingill House, built in 1891.
RSU 56 tasked with making cuts to trim proposed 2025-26 budget

2 months ago | sunjournal.com | Bruce Farrin

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