FARMINGTON — Kevin E. Hand, 74, of Farmington left this Earth to join his Aunt Annie on June 19, 2017. Kevin was born in Mexico and dearly loved by his aunt, Annie Hand. Through the years, they visited regularly and enjoyed hours of music and food. Greg and Donna Trundy were Kevin’s second family and […]
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Carol Gaudin – A Success Story in her own words
RUMFORD — Carol Gaudin, 54, has been part of the Hope Association since the mid to late 1960s. She remembers being a student at the old Hope School in Mexico and said she enjoyed the teachers and students there. Gaudin graduated from the Hope School graduated and became a program participant at the old adult […]
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Rumford Public Library book club donates to Hope Association’s new Briar Patch Greenhouse
MEXICO — Linda French and Martha Kelly, from the Rumford Public Library Book Club, presented a check for $330 to the Hope Association in support of the new Briar Patch Greenhouse Project. French and Kelly expressed their excitement for the new Briar Patch Greenhouse, being built across the street from the Mountain Valley Middle School […]
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RSU 10 kindergarten, pre-k registration RUMFORD — RSU 10 has announced that registration packets for kindergarten and pre-kindergarten students are available for pick up between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Rumford Elementary School, 121 Lincoln Ave., in the school office. FMI: 207-364-8155. Food Mobile coming to Kingfield KINGFIELD — The Good Shepherd Food Bank’s Food Mobile will […]
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Hope Association open house RUMFORD — Hope Association will have an open house from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 28, at 85 Lincoln Ave. Donna Landry will be celebrated for 15 years of service and the new day program director and CCM supervisor, Danielle Simmons, will be welcomed. A light lunch will be available. FMI, RSVP: 207-364-4561. Rumford […]
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Briar Patch Greenhouse opening in May
RUMFORD — Hope Association announces it will hold a grand opening at its new Briar Patch Greenhouse on Highland Terrace in Mexico next month. Located across from Mountain Valley Middle School, the greenhouse will replace one at 431 Hancock St. in Rumford. The new building where those with significant disabilities plant, fertilize, pot and sell […]
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Hope Association crafting benefit RUMFORD — The Hope Association will hold a scrapbooking and crafting benefit Saturday and Sunday, April 8 and 9, at 85 Lincoln Ave. Saturday crafting will take place from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a 50/50, a swap table and silent auctions. Registration deadline […]
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Employment opportunities sought
RUMFORD — The Hope Association is seeking employment opportunities with area businesses for people with disabilities. The association works with the Rural Employment Network, which utilizes a variety of state and federally funded resources to help employers recruit, hire, retain and promote people with disabilities. The network has placed more than 40 individuals successfully in the past […]
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Hope Association hosts its 42nd annual Snowmobile Ride-In
MEXICO — The Hope Association recently hosted its 42nd annual Snowmobile Ride-In at its new location at 91 Highland Terrace Road. Throughout the day, almost 70 people enjoyed rides and great food, as well as fun and fellowship. The Mexico Trailblazers Snowmobile Club, led by Nick Brown and Elliot Knox, groomed the trails, posted signs […]
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Bolduc joins Hope Association
RUMFORD — Catherine Johnson, executive director of the Hope Association, announces that Laura Bolduc is the new vocational and employment supports administrator. Bolduc has more than 27 years of experience in employment services in the private and public sector. With the hiring, Hope Association officials are aiming to expand the opportunity for people in Oxford, […]