Animal Advocates yard sale this weekend DIXFIELD — The River Valley Animal Advocates will hold its fifth annual yard sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Aug. 15-17, at the corner of Weld and North streets. Proceeds will be used to spay, neuter and vaccinate local cats. Society plans supper; seeks volunteers […]
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Farrington Morton Cemetery Assoc. MEXICO — The Farrington Morton Cemetery Association will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, at the cemetery garage to discuss and vote on the by-laws and other pertinent business for the cemetery. Anyone owning a lot in the cemetery is a member of the association and welcome to attend. Stephens […]
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Mexico, Rumford police departments team up for OUI road block
MEXICO — The Mexico and Rumford Police Departments are planning to set up an OUI road block from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 15, on a section of Route 2, Mexico police Chief Roy Hodsdon said. Hodsdon said that the road block is part of a Bureau of Highway Safety grant that […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Bethel: Airport Authority, 6 p.m., Town Office Mexico: Sewer District, 4:30 p.m., Town Hall Roxbury: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Wednesday Bethel: Board of Assessors, 8 a.m., Town Office Mexico: Water District, 4 p.m., Town Hall Thursday Roxbury: Planning Board, 6 p.m., Town Office
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American Girl tea party planned
MEXICO — Mexico Public Library will host an American Girl Tea Party for girls ages 6-11 at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at the Calvin Lyons Hall, next door to the library. Those attending will meet American Girls Marie-Grace and Cecile, and travel back in time to the 1850s in New Orleans. These two girls […]
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Four injured in 3 motorcycle accidents in 4 hours in Rumford, Dixfield and Mexico
RUMFORD — Two people were taken to Rumford Hospital by ambulances early Saturday evening after a motorcycle ran into the back of a car stopped on Route 2 to make a left turn onto Route 232, police said. Thomas Rackliff, 52, of Berlin, N.H., suffered a possible compound fracture of a leg, and head and […]
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Rumford, Mexico selectmen discuss challenges in unifying services
RUMFORD — Selectmen from Rumford and Mexico met Thursday evening to discuss the hurdles and difficulties the towns may face in their efforts to consolidate services. Rumford board Chairman Greg Buccina said the purpose of the joint meeting, held at the Rumford Falls Auditorium, was to look at the challenges involved and “how we can continue […]
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Free community barbecue LIVERMORE FALLS — A free community barbecue will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at the American Legion Hall, 17 Reynolds Ave. The meal, hosted by Emmanuel Assembly of God in Livermore Falls, is held on the second Saturday of each month. All ages are welcome. For […]