Bernard Sanabria graduated in 2010 from Mountain Valley High School. Those who attended music concerts may remember his beautiful voice and talent on the drums. After high school, Sanabria joined the U.S. Army, National Guard and eventually attained the rank of Private First Class (PFC). He is currently still in the Guard after serving for […]
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Santa’s Helpers to continue after all
MEXICO — Although the Free Store will be closing at the end of the year, it does appear that Santa’s Helpers will continue after this year. Margaret McNeal, who has carried on her mother’s legacy by running Santa’s Helpers for the past five year, said the final details are still being worked out, but a […]
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Pajamas and books courtesy of Dirigo Elementary School
PERU — Students at Dirigo Elementary School started off their busy pre-Christmas vacation week with a pajama party assembly, at which, they were able to hear Principal Swan read the classic Polar Express story. Children in grades K-5 gathered in the gym all cozy in their favorite pajamas, some wearing their favorite character slippers and […]
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MVMS students earn prizes for good academic, citizenship behavior
MEXICO — Middle-schoolers hooted, hollered, sang and cheered on some of their classmates as they wrapped a student in bright Christmas paper Thursday afternoon during Renaissance Day at Mountain Valley Middle School. This was a special time to recognize and honor those students who have been good citizens, who have behaved well or stood out […]
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Christmas carolers sought in Rumford
RUMFORD — A group of fitness center people at the Greater Rumford Community Center are seeking others of all ages for a Christmas caroling event in the community starting at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22. A practice for the event will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, at the GRCC. “Join us at […]
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Rumford’s Black Mountain Ski Resort to open Dec. 21
RUMFORD — Buoyed by 14 inches of snow this week atop plenty of man-made snow, Black Mountain Ski Resort will open for the season Saturday, Dec. 21. The resort will also offer three lucky people the chance to make the first tracks of the season, according to a Thursday evening news release. Raffle tickets will […]
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Rumford, Mexico to share town manager
RUMFORD — Rumford and Mexico took another step toward regionalization Thursday evening when selectmen from both towns unanimously voted to share a town manager for the next six months. As Mexico Town Manager John Madigan and selectmen from both towns finished signing the contract, the audience applauded. “This is history in the making right here,” […]
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State hearing on Rumford culvert set for Jan. 8
RUMFORD — The Maine Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing next month to discuss a culvert replacement on Andover Road. It will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, in the Conference Room at Rumford Town Hall. The culvert is 2.29 miles north of the intersection of Route 2 over Meadow Brook, just […]
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Carthage voters approve $196,438 municipal budget
CARTHAGE — Voters approved a $196,438 municipal budget at the annual town meeting this week, Selectman Stephen Brown said Thursday. Brown said voters approved the 39 articles in a little over an hour Monday. “We had a lot of good participation this year,” he said. Voters approved increasing the salary of the town clerk and […]
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Rumford collision causes $10K in damage
RUMFORD — Two vehicles sustained extensive damage Wednesday morning in a collision at Franklin Street and Rumford Avenue, police Chief Stacy Carter said. There were no injuries, he said. Carter said David S. Clifford, 55, of Bethel was driving a 2002 Dodge south on Route 2 and Allen T. White, 57, of Rumford was driving […]