MEXICO – A Rumford man was driving north on Veterans Bridge in Mexico Monday evening when his truck and another vehicle collided on River Road. Robert Dayon, 81, told Mexico police he was attempting to make a left turn onto River Road, and while trying to turn, his GMC pickup began sliding and wouldn’t stop. […]
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Wintry mess keeps River Valley road crews, police busy
RUMFORD — Since Sunday evening, local public works and state transportation crews have been trying to keep up with the first big storm of the season. It hasn’t been easy, because above-freezing temperatures created slippery, sloppy conditions. Late Tuesday morning, drivers heading west up Morrison Hill on Route 2 in Dixfield and Carthage were dealing […]
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Kids’ pageant, Dec. 24 service MEXICO — At the 10 a.m. worship service on Sunday, Dec. 23, the Sunday School children of the Mexico Congregational Church, United Church of Christ (the “Green Church”), will present a Christmas pageant during the Family Message time. The choir will sing a special Advent anthem, “When He Comes.” A […]
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Historical group potluck supper MEXICO — The Rumford and Mexico Historical Society will hold their Christmas potluck supper at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, at the Calvin Lyons Room, Mexico Municipal Building. The meal is open to the public. Bring a dish to share and a donation of nonperishable food items. Christian Women United luncheon […]
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Police investigating fuel thefts from area homes, businesses
DIXFIELD — Police Sgt. Jeff Howe said the department is working with Maine State Police and other officers from Mexico to Jay to charge those stealing diesel fuel and reselling it as heating oil for furnaces. “The information that we got from talking to a couple of troopers and Mexico (Police Department), and I think […]
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Bryan Patten and Jasmine Holmes MEXICO — Announcement is made of the engagement of Jasmine Holmes and Bryan Patten, both of South Portland. Miss Holmes is the daughter of Connie and Jim Arsenault of Mexico and Glen and Penny Holmes of Buckfield. She is a 2006 graduate of Southern Maine Community College with a degree […]
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Mexico man hospitalized after Thursday night crash
MEXICO — A Mexico man was hospitalized Thursday night after police said he drove off Back Kingdom Road and struck a tree. Richard Welch, 51, of Back Kingdom Road, was taken by Med-Care Ambulance to Rumford Hospital, where he remained as of Friday morning, Mexico police Lt. Roy Hodsdon said early Friday evening. At 9:02 […]
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Free indoor winter walking in the River Valley
RUMFORD — Indoor walking opportunities will help people stay active during the cold winter months ahead. Local options include: Greater Rumford Community Center, 369-9906, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-11 a.m.; Mexico Rec. Center, 364-4912, Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon; Dirigo High School, 562-4251, Monday through Friday, 6:30 […]
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Telstar student named Teen Who Cares
MEXICO — Cody Smith likes people. It shows in his work at the Victorian Villa Rehabilitation and Living Center in Canton, and as a junior firefighter with the Andover and Rumford fire departments. Smith, 17, of Andover was recognized by WCSH 6 Teens Who Care program. He received a $2,000 scholarship along with the honor. […]