MEXICO — Vocational Region 9’s school board on Wednesday unanimously OK’d 2 percent raises for several staff members. The raises were included in the School of Applied Technology’s budget approved by voters last month. The board also hired former office administrator Deborah Nokes as instructor for the new culinary arts program. Those receiving hourly wage […]
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Mexico selectmen polled on police coverage issue
MEXICO — With the upcoming vote on police coverage, the Board of Selectmen were asked on May 26 their views on the local police department versus having coverage from the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. Gary Wentzell asked the board, “Is it worth saving half a mil to go with Sheriff’s Office, to lose your local […]
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Rumford annual business meeting scheduled for June 1
RUMFORD — Residents will vote on nine articles at the annual town meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, June 1, including one asking if they wish to have the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office provide police coverage. The meeting will be held in Muskie Auditorium at Mountain Valley High School. Article 7 asks residents if they wish […]
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MDOT thin-paving projects to start June 1 in Rumford area
DIXFIELD — Drivers hitting the roads in the tri-county area will be hard pressed not to find traffic delays this summer from numerous state paving projects. The good news is the work is mostly one- or two-day projects that will be done by Sept. 16, Doug Coombs, engineer and senior project manager for the Maine Department […]
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Mexico Cruise-In on Thursday
MEXICO — More than 100 classic cars, hot rods and antique autos are expected for the fourth annual Mexico Cruise-In from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 28, behind the Mexico Fire Department. The event is sponsored by the Mexico Firefighters Relief Association and the Tired Iron Cruizers Car Club. All classics, hot rods and […]
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RSU 10 budget vote Wednesday
RUMFORD — A vote on the Regional School Unit 10 budget will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, at Mountain Valley High School by district residents. The proposed spending package for 2015-16 is $36.71 million. This first of two votes on the proposal will allow residents to act on individual articles and change […]
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Rumford, Mexico parade-goers reminded ‘that freedom isn’t free’
RUMFORD — Memorial Day was observed Monday under ideal, summer-like conditions with a parade and ceremonies at the Rotary Memorial Green in Rumford and at Veterans’ Memorial Green in Mexico. The annual tribute to those who fell in battle defending our country was held by members of Napoleon Ouellette Post 24 of the American Legion. […]
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Anna M. Roy
1935 – 2015 PERU — Anna M. Roy, 80, of Rumford, died Friday, May 22, at the Honey Run Beach and Campground, at Worthley Pond in Peru, and is now resting with her beloved husband. She was born in Rumford on March 31, 1935, the daughter of Alphie and Medora (Chabot) Robichaud, and graduated from […]
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Proposed Mexico budget closely mirrors 2014
MEXICO — A public hearing on the 2015-16 municipal budget is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, at the Town Hall. Selectmen recommend a $3.05 million spending plan, which is $14,280 more than this fiscal year, Town Manager John Madigan said. Compared to 2014-15, the town’s Regional School Unit 10 assessment is down $26,334 […]