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Billy Morvent, 59, was found in his home with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

Billy Morvent, 59, was found in his home with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

Select Board member Frank DiConzo said when the assessed value increases the tax rate decreases because the tax rate only has to meet the assessed value.

Photo: Historical societies enjoy photos of the past

RUMFORD — The Dixfield Discount Fuel Toy Drive is off and running, with a goal to again bring smiles to local school kids of all ages at Christmastime. Katie Houghton, office manager at DDF and president of the DDF Toy Drive (501c3 nonprofit), said, “It’s time to make Christmas magic happen and we need your […]

Photos: Thibault’s showing appreciation

The library closed for five months to replace asbestos floor tiles on the main floor and the basement.

Jerry Cohen, chair of the Library Board of Trustees, said Thursday they've moved all new shelves to create wider aisles to make it easier for wheelchair access anywhere in the building.

The event, called River Valley Kids Ski Too, will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 102 Harlow Hill Road.

The building has been closed since the Dec. 18 flooding along the Swift River.