DIXFIELD — Area police departments are keeping a closer watch than usual on RSU 10 schools since someone called the Mexico Walmart on Saturday night inquiring about the availability of guns so he could go to a local school. Mexico interim Chief Roy Hodsdon said, “He made a threat to no school in particular.” He […]
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Reception for new art show RUMFORD — The Pennacook Art Center and River Valley Growth Council will host a reception for a new art show from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at the River Valley Technology Center, 60 Lowell St. Meet the artists and view the art. A door prize will be given. […]
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Dixfield sled racer still fighting to overcome paralysis
DIXFIELD — Ten months after suffering a spinal cord injury during a snowmobile race up a Rumford mountain, Nate Clark continues to fight paralysis. He’s made tremendous strides and has gone from being paralyzed from the waist down to from the knees down. But it’s been a lot of hard work. “Things have come a […]
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Well done: Students honored for achievements
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Kristen Lavallee of Lisbon has enrolled in Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the nation’s first and largest technological college for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. She is a graduate of Model Secondary School for the Deaf in Washington, D.C., and the daughter of Nancy and Jim Lavallee of […]
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Rumford Elks memorial service RUMFORD — The Rumford Lodge of Elks No. 862 will hold their annual Memorial Service honoring their deceased members throughout the year. The service will be held at their lodge at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 1. There will be a light lunch following the service. Members who have passed include Robert […]
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Free Thanksgiving dinner RUMFORD — A free Thanksgiving dinner will be held at noon Thursday, Nov. 28, at the VFW Hall, 330 Waldo St. The meal is open to anyone. RSVP to 364-0302. Bethel Senior Citizens Club BETHEL — The Bethel Senior Citizens Club will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the Bethel […]
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Winners named in Dixfield trivia contest
DIXFIELD — The first annual “So You Think You Know Dixfield” Trivia Night was held Nov. 2 at the Dixfield Congregational Church Annex. Team blue with captain Judy Horne and team members Gus Brown, Sonny Horne and Kurt Rumley took home the trophies by answering correctly the most questions of the night. Sixty-plus people watched […]
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Thanksgiving dinner at Legion DIXFIELD — A Thanksgiving dinner will be held from 4 p.m. until sold out Saturday, Nov. 23, at American Legion Post 100. Cost is $5. Daughters plan Christmas party RUMFORD — The Daughters of Isabella Christmas Party will be held at Brian’s Bistro on Friday, Dec. 8, after the 9:30 mass. […]
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Dixfield American Legion Auxiliary stuffs Christmas stockings for Marines in Afghanistan
DIXFIELD — Three American Legion officers with the Swasey-Torrey Unit 100 Auxiliary filled 30 handmade Christmas stockings Thursday night with goodies for Marines in Afghanistan. The colorful stockings were filled with Sudoku and crossword puzzle magazines, lip balm, lotions, colored pencils, candy, meat and cheese sticks and hand and leg warmers donated by Maine American […]
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Selectmen approve $24,626 police cruiser bid
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen voted Monday night to accept a bid from Rowe Auburn for a police vehicle. Town Manager Linda Pagels-Wentworth said the Police Department will trade in its 2009 Ford Expedition for $5,000 and buy a 2014 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor with a road-ready package for $24,626. Police chief Richard Pickett […]