DIXFIELD — Ted “Bitsy” Ionta retired from teaching sixth-grade science in 1991 after 28 years of teaching in Dixfield, Mexico and Rumford. Five years ago, he emerged from retirement to perform science experiments at libraries in the three towns. “They asked me to come in and perform some of my science experiments,” Ionta said, “and […]
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Ann A. Arsenault
AUBURN — Ann A. Arsenault, 87, died July 2, at the Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice House. She was born Ann Alberta Marie Allen in Rumford, Nov. 14, 1925, to George Allen and Bertha (St. Onge) Allen. Ann dedicated herself to her husband and her six children. Her lessons of love and strength of will […]
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Ann A. Arsenault
AUBURN — Ann A. Arsenault, 87, died July 2, at the Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice House. She was born Ann Alberta Marie Allen in Rumford, Nov. 14, 1925, to George Allen and Bertha (St. Onge) Allen. Ann dedicated herself to her husband and her six children. Her lessons of love and strength of will […]
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Dance with Jones Band PARIS — A dance with music by the Jones Dance Band will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 6, 13, 20 and 27, at the American Legion Hall, Church Street. Cost is $5. Finnish Center open Sundays WEST PARIS — An open house will be held from 2 […]
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Spark’s Ark to visit library MEXICO — As part of the Mexico Public Library’s Terrific Tuesdays summer programs for kids ages 2-14, the library will host Spark’s Ark with David Sparks at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 9. Spark’s Ark is a collection of live animals that have been rescued and rehabilitated by David Sparks of Windham. […]
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The Snake Man visits Mexico Library
MEXICO — After Rob White had finished showing his seven snakes to the roomful of children in the Calvin B. Lyons room of the Town Office, he asked, “Does anybody have any questions?” The children only had one: “Can we touch them?” White laughed and said, “I think I have a new slogan to use: […]
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Marguerite K. Fuller
1929 – 2013 MEXICO — Marguerite (Kidder) Fuller, 83, of Middle Avenue, Mexico, went to be with her Lord, Friday, June 28, after a brief illness. Born on Granite Street in Ridlonville on Nov. 28, 1929, she was the daughter of Elwood and Ethel Kidder. She attended Mexico schools and graduated from Mexico High School […]
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State and local road crews continue repairs from Wednesday’s flash floods
MEXICO — State transportation crews were busy repairing roadsides Thursday morning in Mexico and Rumford after Wednesday afternoon’s downpour caused flash flooding. Heavy rain hit Mexico and Rumford very hard and a stretch in Franklin County, but damage was limited to the River Valley area, Norm Haggan, regional manager of the Maine Department of Transportation […]
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Kaplan students graduate
PORTLAND — Kaplan University held a commencement ceremony on June 8 to celebrate the graduation of 367 students from all three Maine campuses in Augusta, Lewiston and South Portland. Local graduates are: Associate of Applied Science Accounting: Steven Bowdich, Lewiston; Roberta Emmons, Windham; Therese Hebert, Lewiston; Amy Hughes, Windham; Deanna Tarbox, Windham; Patricia VanBoskirk, Bethel. […]
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Summer concerts on Thursdays MEXICO — Mexico Recreation Park on Route 17 will be the site of summer concerts on Thursday nights from 6 to 8 p.m. throughout the summer. The Country Trio Band will be on stage, weather permitting, every Thursday evening. Bring a comfortable chair, light jacket, blanket and picnic supper and enjoy […]