Seniors plan trip to Cabbage Island PERU — Rumford Seniors at Peru are clarifying an error in their newsletter. There is no trip going to tall ships as stated. The group is planning a trip to Cabbage Island. The cost is $80, date to be announced. If interested, call 562-7700 or 562-4225. Stephens High School […]
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Free Senior Resource Fair set for June 19
MEXICO — In recognition of Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the Oxford County Elder Abuse Taskforce will hold a Free Senior Resource Fair from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, June 19, at the Oxford Federal Credit Union, 225 River Road. The event will include resource tables where attendees can receive information and resources. Agencies tabling will […]
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Mexico residents reminded of fireworks law
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen and the police chief are reminding residents that using fireworks in town is illegal and could result in fines. Selectman Reggie Arsenault issued the reminder at Tuesday’s board meeting. “Any court costs incurred by the town can be passed on to anyone charged with firing off fireworks,” he said. […]
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Mexico police log
MEXICO — The Police Department responded to 52 incidents over the past six days, including the following: * Police Chief Roy Hodsdon said officers have received a “very high” number of complaints about people riding ATVs “full blast” down Roxbury Road and through people’s private property without asking permission. “We’re setting up special details to […]
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RSU 10’s $36.2 million budget passes
DIXFIELD — RSU 10 voters approved a $36.2 million operating budget Tuesday by a nearly 2-1 majority. The final unofficial numbers are 935-484 for 11 of the 12 district towns. Hanover’s numbers were not available. “We are very happy that the voters of RSU 10 have provided us their support,” Superintendent Craig King said Wednesday. […]
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Mexico resident submits dog park request to selectmen
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday heard a request to have a dog park at the recreation park. Rollie Bousquet told selectmen he wanted to see a place where “people could bring their dogs and let them off their leashes to run around and burn off some excess energy. “I know the reasons […]
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Mexico voters approve $3.03 million budget
MEXICO — Residents approved all municipal budget items during Tuesday’s referendum, Town Clerk Peggy Duguay said. The budget for 2014-2015 fiscal year is $3.03 million, an increase from the $2.98 million approved in 2013. Duguay said a majority of the budget questions were approved by a healthy margin. In the contested race for two seats […]
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Mexico selectmen approve ATV access on five streets
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted during Tuesday evening’s meeting to approve ATV access on Mitchell, Granite, Hill, Pine and Brook streets. The request for ATV access came from Clyde Wardwall, the trailmaster of the Mexico ATV riders. Selectmen also voted to amend certain sections of their ATV use policy, including increasing the […]
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This week’s agenda
Wednesday Bethel: Annual town meeting, 7 p.m., Crescent Park School Mexico: Mexico Water District Board of Trustees, 4 p.m., Town Hall Roxbury: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Thursday Roxbury: Planning Board, 6 p.m., Town Office
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Rumford Area Quilters end season RUMFORD — Rumford Area Quilters will meet for the last time this season at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at the Rumford United Methodist Church, Linnell Street. A trunk show on “The History of Aprons” will be given by Dottie and Norma, special guests. Attendees are invited to wear or […]