The practice of shifting clocks forward one hour in March and back one hour in November has long been derided for causing groggy mornings, missed appointments and even some public health problems.
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Another deadline passes for fixing fire code violations at Brunswick airport hangars
After not being able to meet the Nov. 30 deadline for corrective action, Deputy Fire Chief Josh Shean said that rather than set a new deadline, MRRA and the Fire Department will decide on a date for a status update.
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Newry man denies charges in Bethel fatal crash
Arin Palmer is charged with manslaughter and criminal OUI after David Roy of New Hampshire was struck and killed June 15 on Route 26.
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They fled war in Sudan. But they haven’t been able to flee the hunger.
About 24,000 people have been killed and millions displaced during the war that erupted in April 2023.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Money being put into Mexico building for temporary school
On Oct. 8, the Mountain Valley Middle School, which housed 366 students in grades 5 to 8, abruptly closed its doors when an air quality test conducted by an industrial hygienist deemed the school is no longer a safe and healthy place to work and learn.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Where’s Miguel, the Elf on the Shelf?
It’s an idea from the Mexico Town Office to feature the 5-foot Elf on the Shelf.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Theriault updates Mexico police recruitment efforts
Theriault, a former county sheriff and Mexico police chief, was hired Aug. 19 by the town for a year as chief administrator of records, evidence and inventory, shortly after the police department suspended operations due to a shortage of officers.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
RPL Friends to host holiday reception
The library reopened after an extended closure for the removal of asbestos and renovations this fall, and the party will celebrate its grand reopening.
Posted inMaine, News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Mexico targeting $6 million for new fire station
U.S. Department of Agriculture recently selected the town of Mexico to receive disaster repair funding to replace its fire station.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Special Rumford town meeting Thursday
The articles will be acted upon at 6 p.m. in the Rumford Falls Auditorium, prior to the regular Select Board meeting.