Oxford County hydropower project would be a first for Maine
A Cianbro-backed company wants to build a pumped storage hydropower facility in Canton and Dixfield.
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Grant request advances for Canton Water District infrastructure improvement project
U.S. Senator Susan Collins says $59 million in funding has been requested for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout Maine.
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Rummage sale at Mexico church on Saturday | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Mexico Congregational Church UCC, (the “Green Church”), at 163 Main St., will hold a rummage sale on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The sale includes household goods and decorative items and will be held in the space known historically as “the ladies’ parlor.” This space is at street level…
‘Beatles’ in Lewiston, ‘Dead’ in Bath, wife carrying in Newry, THE fair in Fryeburg, and more | Get out
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
Rumford to make changes to solid waste collection
Public hearing will take place on Oct. 15.
Rumford Hospital celebrates 100 years of healthcare
Volunteers and staff talked about the history of the hospital and how far its come in the community.
Black Mountain increases snowmaking capacity for upcoming winter season
The small but popular resort has gone from 4 to 51 snowguns in 23 years, with more expected.
‘Gone silent’: Rumford church replaces old pipe organ with digital model
The Estey pipe organ had become increasingly difficult and expensive to repair before a catastrophic failure 2 years ago.
Wellness Hub opens in Rumford as a place for healing, connection, community
The nonprofit at 119 Congress St. offers yoga and dance classes, massage, sauna and more.
Mainers are stretched thin. In Oxford County, many can’t afford enough food.
Every day, thousands of residents face the hardest financial choices, as households struggle to afford basic expenses.
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