Mexico area ambulance service praised for strong leadership, culture in new independent review
SafeTech also gave Med-Care, the quasi-municipal company, some recommendations on finances, capital improvement, leadership and more.
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Veteran challenges the public to ask veterans for their stories
Army veteran Seth McPherson said Veterans Day is ‘a reminder to citizens that veterans walk among you everyday, as teachers, neighbors, co-workers and mentors, carrying the weight of pride and service.’
Bears in Lewiston, whodunits in Monmouth | Get out!
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
Reader seeks hall rental for family gathering | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Our family is getting too large to hold our yearly holiday get-together celebration in our home. We are spread out from South Portland to Rumford. The Lewiston-Auburn area is the best location for us to hold this event on a weekend afternoon between the hours of 1 to 5 p.m. We are looking…
Nezinscot Region towns support petition for withdrawal from RSU 10
It was necessary for all three towns to approve the measure in order to move on to the next step.
Community effort begins in Rumford for people in need
The school nutrition van will collect food on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Rumford Aubuchon, 65 Falmouth St.
Oxford County budget starts out with a tax decrease, but unknown costs remain
The draft spending plan represents a $14.5 million tax assessment, which is 4.7% less than the current year. But ‘significant changes’ are likely.
Rumford schools, business team up for food drive as SNAP disappears
The outreach effort with Aubuchon Hardware of Rumford aims to fill school nutrition vans with food to help those affected by the loss of federal food assistance.
Varsity Maine football honor roll for Week 8
Standout performers from last week.
Here’s where to vote and what issues are on the local ballots in western Maine
In addition to state referendums, there will be additional ballot questions in communities from Rangeley to Rumford to Paris.
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news from surrounding communities
Roxbury residents approve funding for local projects
Up to $208,386 from a TIF account was approved to help fund trails maintenance and a veterans memorial, among other projects, at a special town meeting last month.
Peru school honors heroes at Veterans Day breakfast
50 area veterans attended a breakfast and assembly at Dirigo Elementary School, where students honored their military service.
Fire damages Irving Forest Products sawmill in Dixfield
Mill personnel are assessing damage and already planning repairs.
Roxbury officials requesting veterans names for memorial
The memorial would be on Route 17 on the far side of the Roxbury Town Office parking lot.
Mexico to explore future use of Meroby School
Community members asked to join study committee.
Marshwood’s Henri Rivard takes Class A cross country title in tight finish
Freeport’s Alex Gilbert prevails in Class B, and Dirigo’s William Morris earns the Class C crown.
Watch Varsity Maine’s football highlights from Week 8
The top plays from last week’s high school football games.
Old School Food Pantry in Mexico preparing for influx after SNAP suspension
A large increase in food pantry usage is anticipated after the program once known as food stamps goes unfunded Nov. 1.
Dixfield Historical Society works to restore historical Grange curtain
Organizers are hoping to raise $7,000 for the restoration of the former Mystic Grange curtain, which will be given to Dirigo High School.
Pay It Forward Board in Dixfield to help those in need with free meals
A community food and household supply drive is also taking place.
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