MEXICO — With the approaching cold weather, kindergarten student Emily Gilbert started thinking about all of the students at Meroby Elementary School. “I really wanted to help people so they could stay warm and go outside,” she said. Her mother, Amanda Pelletier, recalled a conversation at the kitchen table before Halloween. Emily said, “We have to […]
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Help a local family, get a T-shirt
DIXFIELD — For the eighth consecutive year, Barbara Lane and her elf minions will gather Friday and Saturday to help raise donations to benefit a pair of local food pantries. Volunteers helping with the drive will be set up for collection from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday in the parking lot of Log […]
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A Taste of History
MEXICO — The Mexico Historical Society’s first cookbook, “A Taste of History,” is a blend of favorite recipes with a side of historical photos. “It’s got a lot of history in it, a lot of pictures and recipes from people that used to belong to the society when we had a newsletter years ago,” member […]
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New library director looks at new programs
RUMFORD — Tamara Butler has a lot of ideas for creating more connections between the Rumford Public Library and the community. The new director of the library began her duties last month, taking over from Luke Sorensen, who served for the past five years. “I’d like to see more of a variety, maybe some things to […]
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Hands-on learning helping students achieve succecss
NORWAY — Some students excel in learning by sitting at a desk in a classroom. Then there are those – like Dave Knightly’s Diversified Occupational students at Oxford Hills Technical School – who connect best through hands-on learning. “This is an opportunity for kids who excel with hands-on learning,” said Knightly as he assisted students at Norway’s Alan […]
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Eddy Naples named Mexico’s Citizen of the Year
MEXICO — Eddy D. Naples, who routinely worked around his schedule to accommodate others, was named Mexico’s 2015 Citizen of the Year during the 13th annual Night of Appreciation on Thursday. The presentation is a celebration by the town of Mexico to honor its employees, committee members, volunteers and members of the community for outstanding work […]
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Hartford bus turnaround issue stalled
HARTFORD — A family dispute that has spilled over into town and school district business, and includes harassment orders and a homemade barricade that’s preventing a school bus and emergency vehicles from turning around, has yet to be resolved. Hartford selectmen tabled addressing the Camp Road issue further at their Thursday, Oct. 1, meeting after turnaround […]
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Black & White 2 Peak Challenge to debut Oct. 4
RUMFORD — A new hiking trail created by the Mahoosuc Land Trust connecting Rumford’s famous Whitecap to Black Mountain ski area has led to the debut of an 8.7-mile challenge event. The Black Mountain Ski Resort is hosting the Black and White 2 Peak Challenge on Saturday, Oct. 4. This will test the best of athletes […]
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School meals free for some in RSU 10
As part of the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, all students at Rumford Elementary School, Meroby Elementary School, Mountain Valley Middle School and Mountain Valley High School will receive free breakfast and lunch this year – a definite win. Students with better nutrition tend to perform better academically, have better school attendance and are healthier, according […]