MEXICO — A humanities class at the University College at Rumford/Mexico is conducting a food drive for Thanksgiving baskets. Education senior Mark Gaudet of Rumford said Thursday that his Interventions for Families with Children class was given the chance to help the community and its people by bringing families together. In September, the class began […]
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Mexico selectmen vote to repair dilapidated sign
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Tuesday to use money from the town’s sign budget to repair the Mexico Business District sign. Town Manager John Madigan said the issue was originally brought to the board’s attention last year, “but we had no money in the budget at the time. Right now, we have […]
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Mexico women born in Philippines fear for typhoon victims
MEXICO — When Philippine native Cherry Smith heard about the typhoon in the Philippines on Saturday, she found herself glued to the television, anxiously awaiting each update. Smith, of Mexico, grew up on the island of Negros, which is almost 300 miles west of Tacloban, a city of more than 200,000 that was hit hardest […]
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Byron notifies RSU 10 that it will seek withdrawal
DIXFIELD — RSU 10 Superintendent Craig King and business manager Mary Dailey will meet with Byron selectmen Monday, Nov. 18, to discuss their concerns about the town’s cost of sending children to the district. The decision came after a letter was received at the Nov. 12 School Board meeting from Byron that officially notified the […]
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Military notes
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The following area residents graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The airmen completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an […]
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Festival of Trees decorating day RUMFORD — The Rumford Historical Society will hold a decorating day to prepare for the Festival of Trees to be sponsored by the Town of Rumford in December. The meeting will be held at the home of Gail Parent in Hanover on the Society’s customary meeting day, Wednesday, Nov. 20, […]
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Mexico selectmen appoint Recall Ordinance Committee
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen voted 2-1 Tuesday to appoint seven residents to the Recall Ordinance Committee. They are Albert Aniel, Lisa Arsenault, Aaron Cummings, Amanda Hamner, Marie Naples, Marjorie Richard and Clifford Stuart. Board of Selectmen Chairman Richie Philbrick and Selectman Byron Ouellette will also serve on the committee, with Town Manager John […]
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Quilters to meet Nov. 14 RUMFORD — RAQ (Rumford Area Quilters) will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Rumford United Methodist Church on Linnell Street. All area quilters welcome. An explanation on fabric terms will be given and English paper piecing will be demonstrated. To participate in the paper piecing project, bring […]
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Mexico Police Department receives $750 wellness grant
MEXICO — The Mexico Police Department received a grant through the Mexico Walmart’s Local Giving Program, interim police Chief Roy Hodsdon said Friday. Hodsdon said that the $750 wellness grant, which is awarded to groups within the community to promote health and wellness, will go towards purchasing new fitness equipment for officers to use during […]
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Mexico Police Department, Explorers to start neighborhood watch
MEXICO — The Police Department and the Mexico Explorers program will host a meet-and-greet with residents this month to discuss an upcoming neighborhood watch program, interim police Chief Roy Hodsdon said Friday. Hodsdon said the idea for the program came from reserve police officer Cam Barrieau. “Cam came up to me last spring, around the […]