Anyone planning to prepare for a career in security, forensics, corrections, police work or any number of justice-related fields will find opportunities at University College at South Paris and Rumford/Mexico this January. The University of Maine at Augusta, the University of Maine at Fort Kent and the University of Maine at Presque Isle each will […]
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Mexico Explorers program to host open house on Dec. 30
MEXICO — The Police Department will host an open house for the Mexico Explorers program at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, at the Police Department, Chief Roy Hodsdon said. The open house is a way for youths ages 12 and older to learn about the program. “We’re going to have former Explorers, current Explorers and […]
‘Green Church’ prepares to celebrate Christmas
MEXICO — The Mexico Congregational Church, United Church of Christ (the “Green Church”) will host a number of upcoming special Christmas programs. At the 10 a.m. worship service on Sunday, Dec. 21, the choir will present “One Holy Night,” a narrative and special music for Advent and Christmas. The choir is under the direction of […]
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Stephens Class of ’46 to meet MEXICO — The Stephens High School class of ’46 will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at the Covered Wagon on Main Street. For more information, call Phyllis Richards at 364-8573. Pasta night at Rumford Elks RUMFORD — Rumford Elks Lodge will host a pasta night from […]
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Senior luncheon postponed OXFORD — Anderson Staples Post 112 is postponing their senior luncheon scheduled on Dec. 23 due to the fact that The American Red Cross will be doing a blood drive on that day. If you are able to attend the blood drive, Post 112 would be grateful. The luncheon will be held […]
Rumford, Mexico selectmen discuss cost-sharing formula for shared police budget
MEXICO — The Mexico and Rumford boards of selectmen continued discussing the possibility of merging police services Thursday, with much of their focus on how to create a cost-sharing formula that is fair to both towns. Since September 2013, Mexico and Rumford have been looking at ways to consolidate services and save money. They hired […]
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Mexico High School Class of 1959 RUMFORD — The Mexico High School Class of 1959 is invited to meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at the Hotel Rumford, Canal Street. Spouses and significant others are welcome. Stephens Class of 1955 postpones lunch RUMFORD — The Stephens High School Class of 1955 luncheon meeting has […]
Poodunck Snowmobile Club to meet, discuss future events
DIXFIELD — The Poodunck Snowmobile Club will begin preparing for the upcoming winter season by holding a meeting at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at its clubhouse on Canton Point Road, President Jon Holmes said Wednesday. The meeting is open to the public, Holmes said, and the main item of discussion will be the preparation […]
Mexico selectmen’s meeting cancelled
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for Tuesday has been canceled because of inclement weather, Deputy Town Clerk Sheryl Briggs said Tuesday morning. Town Manager John Madigan said there was not a lot of business on the agenda, so the meeting could easily be rescheduled to a later date. “I haven’t figured out […]