RUMFORD — Revise, revise, revise is the mantra gifted and talented (GT) students learn at Rumford Elementary School, Mountain Valley Middle School and Mountain Valley High School. MVHS Sophomore Brooke Sweetser explained the process. “At the beginning of the year, we spend most of the time writing poems. Around Christmas, we choose our favorite poems […]
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Exercise program for senior citizens to begin Oct. 14
MEXICO — Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice will host an exercise program titled Moving Freely starting Monday, Oct. 14, at the Mexico Recreation Center. The program started “sometime in the mid- to late-’80’s,” Rumford leader Mitzi Sequoia said. “The program is geared toward senior citizens in the area and tries to teach them how to […]
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Mexico Library holding gift basket raffle
MEXICO — The Mexico Public Library is holding a gift basket raffle. There are 13 beautiful, themed gift baskets that the library is selling tickets on. Tickets are available through Monday, Nov. 18, when the winning tickets will be drawn for each of the baskets. This will allow plenty of time for the winners to […]
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White elephant, rummage sale DIXFIELD — Mystic Valley Grange No. 313 will have its last Rummage and White Elephant sale of the year from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at 932 U.S. Route 2 West. There are new items and great sales. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. […]
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Selectmen vote to form recall ordinance committee
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen voted 3-2 Tuesday to create a committee to draft a recall ordinance. Chairman Richie Philbrick and George Byam and Byron Ouellette voted in favor, while Reggie Arsenault and Peter Merrill opposed the motion. During an Aug. 29 Planning Board meeting, resident Albert Aniel attempted to submit a recall ordinance, […]
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Hodsdon named interim Mexico police chief
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen has named Lt. Roy Hodsdon interim police chief, replacing Jim Theriault, who will officially retire Jan. 10. Meanwhile, Theriault will continue to do administrative work for the department. Selectmen voted unanimously to appoint Hodsdon following an executive session Sept. 24. Theriault, who has served as chief for the past […]
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Family Fun Fridays start Oct. 11
PERU — Starting Oct. 11 Family Fun Fridays will be held at the Old Peru Elementary School for children in grades K-5 in the RSU 10 area. Each Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. there will be an event for elementary kids with a cost of $1 per kid and $1 for adults. The events […]
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Classes offered for those rusty in math
MEXICO — Want to go to college, but your math skills are a little rusty? Are you in college, but have avoided taking your math course, because you hate math? Did you drop out of college because you couldn’t pass the math classes? Are you a senior in high school and struggling to pass your […]
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Dunneman concert Oct. 6 DIXFIELD — Dixfield Plains Church of the Nazarene, 171 Weld St., will host a gospel concert with the Dunnemans Music Ministry at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6. Reg and Gretchen Dunneman sing their own special blend of gospel music, including southern gospel, traditional, hymn, classical, country and contemporary Christian styles. Stephens […]