RUMFORD — Richard Korhonen was taking his dog for a walk Tuesday afternoon when he saw a Rumford police officer standing outside the apartment of Jessica Byrn-Francisco. “I told him, ‘I don’t think she’s home,’ and he told me to call the police if I heard from her,” Korhonen said. When Korhonen returned to his third-floor […]
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Mexico selectmen vote to approve Fire Department, Public Works budget proposals
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen voted during Tuesday evening’s budget meeting to approve budget proposals for the town’s fire department and public works department. Town Manager John Madigan said Wednesday that the selectmen approved a $268,583 budget proposal for the town’s fire department, which was “a little higher than last year.” The fire department […]
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MVHS Alums Serve
Growing up in small towns like Mexico and Livermore Falls, Melissa (Souther) Theriault dreamed of seeing the world. After her graduation from Mountain Valley High School in 1991, she worked for a year. Then in July of 1992, she joined the U.S. Navy and became an Airman. An Theriault explained, “When I joined, I had […]
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Vet Center: Keeping the promise
Vet Centers across the country have helped veterans and their families make the transition between military and civilian lives since 1979. The Lewiston Vet Center opened in 1993 but veterans from the Rumford area don’t have to travel that far. Every Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. the Vet Center comes to Rumford. They […]
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Building burns in Rumford
RUMFORD — A building reportedly was burning late Thursday on Isthmus Road. Several towns’ fire departments reportedly were sent to the scene. The fire reportedly was at 289 Isthmus Road, which is a little more than a mile from the intersection with Route 120. It is near Redhi Road. No other details were available.
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Peru snowboarder heading to nationals
PERU — At age 6, Oscar DeRoche was given a choice by his parents — skiing or snowboarding. Seeing a video of Olympic snowboarder Shaun White left a lasting impression that made the choice an easy one. Now 17, Oscar is heading for the USA Snowboarding Association national championships on April 2 in Copper, Colo. […]
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Selectmen approve new fire alarm system for Rumford library
RUMFORD – The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted Thursday evening to accept a $5,377 bid from ER Field Fire Safety Systems and Supplies to install a fire alarm system at the Rumford Public Library. Librarian Luke Sorenson said a representative of the Lewiston company visited the library after the system failed and “did the minimum […]
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Three Mexico Budget Committee members walk out in protest
MEXICO — Three members of the Budget Committee walked out of Tuesday night’s meeting with selectmen following a disagreement over how the town’s tax cap ordinance would be implemented. The tax cap ordinance, which was drafted by Budget Committee member Albert Aniel in 2013 and approved by voters, states the local operating costs of the […]
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Rumford selectmen to discuss library fire alarm bid, Lincoln Avenue extension
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen on Thursday will discuss a bid to upgrade the fire alarm system at the Rumford Public Library. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. March 20 in Rumford Falls Auditorium. Town Manager John Madigan said the bid met the specifications the library was looking for. Selectmen will also entertain a […]
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Mexico residents choose crime-watch signs
MEXICO — Residents at Wednesday night’s Neighborhood Watch meeting chose signs to post around town. Sgt. Tim Haas and Cadet Tim Fitzgerald of the Mexico Explorers program presented four sign designs for residents to choose from. “We don’t have to make a decision tonight, but I do want to get them out as soon as […]