RUMFORD — Spending time with children and grandchildren is the key to helping them become successful — a philosophy Rumford Elementary School Principal Christopher Decker, 59, has followed during his 35 years in education. Decker plans to retire at the end of this school year, but that doesn’t mean he’ll be completely out of education. […]
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Hope Association schedules 41st annual Ride-In
RUMFORD — The Hope Association will hold its 41st annual Ride-In from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, at Horizons Unlimited, 319 Swain Road. The event gives residents “an opportunity to get outside on a snowmobile, to socialize a little bit and have some fun,” according to a news release. Residents are welcome to […]
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Fourth-grade students showcase simple machines projects at science fair
PERU — Fourth grade students presented their Simple Machines science fair before teachers, classmates and parents Thursday afternoon at Dirigo Elementary School. The students of teachers Kristi Holmquist and Erin Duprey were tasked with researching levers, wheel and axles, pulleys, inclined planes, wedges and screws — all mechanical devices that change the direction or magnitude […]
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Ice-fishing derby Saturday a go
ROXBURY — With a week of cold temperatures, it’s a go for the 36th annual Larry Mercier Memorial Ice Fishing Derby on Saturday, Feb. 13, at Roxbury Pond. Proceeds will benefit the Mexico Lions Club’s eye care program. The derby features a tagged brook trout worth $2,000 if caught during the derby. Fishing will run […]
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Historic property offered to Mexico
MEXICO — Selectmen on Tuesday will discuss an offer by Mike Mann to sell the land and building beside the Town Office to the town for $20,000 cash and a $10,000 tax credit. The board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16, at the Town Office. The Main Street property is a 10th of an acre, Mann, […]
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Rumford police log
RUMFORD — Among the calls answered by the Police Department recently were: * Feb. 1, 12:16 p.m.: Report of an out-of-control student on Forest Avenue. Patrolman James Mclamb responded. A 16-year-old Rumford male was issued a summons on charges of criminal mischief and assault. He is to appear in Rumford District Court at 8:30 a.m. […]
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Kim Fuller appointed principal of Mexico school
DIXFIELD — The Regional School Unit 10 board unanimously appointed Kim Fuller as principal of Meroby Elementary School on Monday night. Fuller was appointed interim principal last fall after Melanie Chasse resigned. Fuller has taught in RSU 10 for 12 years and has 26 years of teaching experience. Also Monday, the board accepted the resignation […]
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Peru groups hosting benefit dinner for fire victims
PERU – The Friends of Peru Elementary School and the Peru Baptist Church will host a benefit supper Saturday, Feb. 20, for Wayne and Adelia Thurston, who lost their home in a fire in January. The couple owns Thurston Family Farm on Mineral Springs Road. The spaghetti supper will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. […]
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Roxbury board to discuss radar speed display sign
ROXBURY — The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday will review a letter from the Maine Department of Transportation which is offering a radar speed display sign. The board will meet at 6 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Town Office. The board last year heard complaints from Stan Kaubris and several other residents that vehicles were […]
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Credit union visits fifth-grade class at Dirigo Elementary
PERU – Employees with the Oxford Federal Credit Union visited fifth-graders at Dirigo Elementary School Friday afternoon to teach them the benefits of spending, saving and sharing their money. OFCU employees Tammy Daigle and Erin Baker spent the afternoon teaching the students about the benefits of saving their money and spending it in an intelligent […]