DIXFIELD — The RSU 10 board has approved creation of two new committees. Superintendent Craig King said the Buildings and Grounds Committee will review and make recommendations about facilities, maintenance, budgets and other matters. Board members Brad Gallant of Rumford, Betty Barrett of Mexico, Denise Cross of Roxbury and Lolisa Windover of Peru will serve […]
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Mexico selectmen appoint Recall Ordinance Committee
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen voted 2-1 Tuesday to appoint seven residents to the Recall Ordinance Committee. They are Albert Aniel, Lisa Arsenault, Aaron Cummings, Amanda Hamner, Marie Naples, Marjorie Richard and Clifford Stuart. Board of Selectmen Chairman Richie Philbrick and Selectman Byron Ouellette will also serve on the committee, with Town Manager John […]
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Black Mountain to host ski swap Sunday
RUMFORD — Black Mountain Ski Resort will host its second ski swap of the season from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 17 at Black Mountain Base Lodge. Black Mountain will invite Sport Thoma Ski Shop of New Hampshire. The shop recently opened a branch in Bethel and will offer new and used ski and snowboard […]
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Selectmen holding public meeting with MDOT to discuss culvert
ROXBURY — The Maine Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting at 6 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Town Office to discuss culvert work on Route 120. “We’ve been complaining about this culvert for awhile now,” Selectman Michael Worthley said Tuesday “Beavers have built dams at the culvert before. Every time we have rain, […]
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Mexico Police Department receives $750 wellness grant
MEXICO — The Mexico Police Department received a grant through the Mexico Walmart’s Local Giving Program, interim police Chief Roy Hodsdon said Friday. Hodsdon said that the $750 wellness grant, which is awarded to groups within the community to promote health and wellness, will go towards purchasing new fitness equipment for officers to use during […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Bethel: SAD 44 Board of Directors, 6:30 p.m., Crescent Park Elementary School Dixfield: RSU 10 Board of Directors, 6:30 p.m., Dirigo High School Mexico: Mexico Water District Board of Trustees, 4 p.m., Town Hall Mexico: Mexico Sewer District Board of Trustees, 4:30 p.m., Town Hall Mexico: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Peru: Selectmen, 6 […]
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Geese vs. Ferret
Before Finny burst into my life 18 months ago, the original flock members were Sam, Seb and Sally, white, long-feathered Sebastopol geese, and Sue and Sal, mostly gray Toulouse barnyard geese. They were a good flock and provided lots of entertainment for my friends and relatives and most especially for me. One event that I’ll […]
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Letter OK’d for owner of rundown house in Rumford
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted Thursday evening to accept a letter drafted by the Code Enforcement Officer that asks owners of certain properties to bring their buildings up to code. The board originally asked Code Enforcement Officer Richard Kent to draft a letter to the owner of a vacant building at 7 […]
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Mexico Police Department, Explorers to start neighborhood watch
MEXICO — The Police Department and the Mexico Explorers program will host a meet-and-greet with residents this month to discuss an upcoming neighborhood watch program, interim police Chief Roy Hodsdon said Friday. Hodsdon said the idea for the program came from reserve police officer Cam Barrieau. “Cam came up to me last spring, around the […]