MEXICO — Students and teachers at Mountain Valley Middle School prepared in advance for Believe in Yourself Day on May 25 by reading the book “Husky” by Justin Sayre. The book is about a teenage boy who is trying to figure out what is important to him, who he wants to be, and how he […]
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Sweet reward for positive deeds
Mexico Police Chief Roy Hodsdon presents Chase Gallant, 4, of Rumford with a certificate for a free ice cream cone for bringing his safety helmet to the bicycle safety course at the Mountain Valley Kids Fest for Child Advocacy, hosted by the Rumford Eagles on May 19. Fire & Iron Athletics and Frosty Delite Ice […]
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Chronic absenteeism a problem at RSU 10 schools
MEXICO — Regional School Unit 10 Superintendent Deborah Alden told directors Monday night that chronic absenteeism is rampant in the district. “Data submitted indicates Buckfield Junior-Senior High School (in Buckfield) and Mountain Valley High School (in Rumford) have 25.82 percent and 46.47 percent of students, respectively, chronically absent,” according to an email from Janette Kirk, […]
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Selectmen, Bicentennial Committee reach agreement on payback
MEXICO — Selectmen voted unanimously this week to have the Bicentennial Committee return half of any leftover money from this year’s celebration to the town, up to $5,000. The committee decided to give the other half to the Mexico Historical Society. The board voted in April 2017 to provide the committee with $5,000 to help with […]
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Geraldine P. Mawhinney
MEXICO — Graveside services for Geraldine P. Mawhinney of Rumford were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, at the Farrington-Morton Cemetery, Mexico, with Pastor Tony Rea officiating. Arrangements were under the care of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, 3 Franklin St., P.O. Box 537, Rumford.
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Fire vs. forest in Mexico
Students in the fire science program at the Region 9 School of Applied Technology in Mexico engage in a game of tug of war with Region 9 forestry students, who are practicing for Woodman’s Day at Foster Career and Technical Education Center in Farmington on Thursday and Friday. (Jon Longley photo)
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Anita Daigle
MEXICO — A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Anita Daigle was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, May 14, at Parish of the Holy Savior. The Rev. Nathan March was the celebrant. Interment followed in St. John Cemetery. Services were under the care and guidance of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, […]
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Roland "Rollie" Goguen
MEXICO — A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Roland “Rollie” Goguen was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 12, at Parish of the Holy Savior. Interment with military honors by the Air Force followed in St. John Cemetery. Services were under the care and guidance of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument […]
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Briar Patch opens amid fragrant and colorful blooms
MEXICO — Elizabeth Wasson potted begonias at the grand opening of the Briar Patch Greenhouse on Thursday amid a colorful and fragrant display of flowers. The greenhouse is part of Hope Association’s effort to engage its participants and the community, and produce a profit. The association, based in Rumford, offers programs and services for people […]
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Mexico celebrating bicentennial
MEXICO — A story published on Page B3 of the Region edition Friday should have said selectmen approved a parade by the Mexico Bicentennial Committee. It was an editing error.