Town Office, playground improvements in Carthage

Voters approved $35,000 for handicapped-accessible bathrooms and lighting for the Town Office.

Rumford man investigated for cutting off opossum’s tail

The opossum, nicknamed Percy, has been beloved by neighborhood residents. The man said the animal attacked him.

RSU 10 board members want librarian placements changed

Directors disagree with Superintendent Deb Alden and administrators on which schools get positions.

PHOTO: Snapping turtle pit stop

Many snapping turtles, like this one in Rumford on Wednesday, have been seen on roadsides in Maine this month as they seek higher ground to lay their eggs.

Where and when to see fireworks displays this week

RSU 56 board lowers budget to $12.88M

The proposal is 5% less than the one voters rejected June 11.

PHOTO: New LED lighting at Hosmer Field

The public enjoyed food from the snack shack before viewing the lighting from the almost $300,000 project.

This week’s agenda

Peru officials retool defeated budget items for second try

Since the June 11 referendum, Peru now has an additional $212,000 in its surplus.

Groundbreaking ceremony held for Rumford Best Western

The $5.5 million, three-story hotel is expected to open next year.