DIXFIELD — The Dixfield-Dirigo Alumni Association recently held its annual alumni banquet at the Kelly Middle School with 122 members and guests attending. Tribute was paid to a former English, French and music teacher, Mrs. Nat Weston, who will turn 100 years old on Oct. 20. Nancy Mason, Class of 1967, read a biography of […]
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Clarice H. Bernard
BRUNSWICK — Clarice H. Bernard, 83, of Topsham, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, at Parkview Hospital, with her family by her side. She was born in Mexico, Aug. 27, 1929, the daughter of Asaph Lawton Hutchinson and Mable Holman. Clarice graduated from Mexico High School, Class of 1947. On Sept. 6, 1948, she married […]
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Bands to play at scenic overlook RANGELEY — God of Wonders 2013 will take place starting at noon Saturday, July 13, across from the Noyes Scenic Overlook, Route 17. Admission is free. Music will be provided by the Founded Trio and Band, Angela and Josh from The Elect, Blue Mirth Band, Country Trio, Fishers of […]
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Three local youths organize fun run to save Rumford ski hill
RUMFORD — Three River Valley youths took matters into their own hands late last month after learning that their favorite ski hill was being closed due to a funding crisis. Alarmed, Curtis Gauvin, 14, of Rumford, and sisters Avery Sevigny, 11, and Rylee Sevigny, 10, both of Mexico, quickly organized a 5K run/walk to raise […]
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Ham dinner at Rumford Grange RUMFORD — A ham dinner with all the fixings will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at Rumford Grange No. 115. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children 5 and up, and free for seniors and children under 5. For the grange’s senior citizen day, […]
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Mexico selectmen give and take in revised budget
MEXICO — Selectmen and the Budget Committee continued work on a revised 2013-14 budget Wednesday night, recommending $10,000 for economic development. About $8,000 of it is for the town’s share of an independent study on ways and costs for Mexico, Rumford and Dixfield to share or merge services. Town Manager John Madigan said the cost […]
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Girl Scouts promote bully prevention for middle school girls
MEXICO — Girl Scouts of Maine will hold a week-long “Be a Friend First” Series. All girls entering fifth through eighth grade in the River Valley area are invited to participate. The series will be held the first week in August from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mexico area. With incidents of bullying reaching […]
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Stephens High Class of 1965 RUMFORD — Stephens High School Class of 1965 will hold a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, at Gatch’s. Spouses and friends are invited. Lobster, chicken roll supper set DIXFIELD — The Dixfield Congregational Church will have a lobster roll or chicken roll supper on Thursday, July 11, in […]
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Toy run and wind tower ride is July 14
ANDOVER — Roxbury ATV Riders will sponsor the 7th annual Christmas in July toy run and Al Bodwell wind tower ride on Sunday, July 14. Cost if $5 per person. Proceeds from the wind tower ride will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The ride starts and ends at Grimaldi Field. Start time is 10 a.m. An […]
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Class of 1958 seeks members RUMFORD — The Stephens High School Class of 1958 is looking for current addresses for the following classmates: Dorothy Tyler (Leroy?), Carole Thurston (Hockmeyer?) and Richard Bushie. Call Janet at 364-2928 with any information. Mexico High Class of 1948 DIXFIELD — The Mexico High School Class of 1948 will meet […]