Crafts, more at UMF student center FARMINGTON — A silent auction with crafts, homemade food items, gift baskets and unique items of interest will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the University of Maine at Farmington Student Center North Dining Hall. The auction is hosted by the Classified Employee […]
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Security increased at schools after gun call
RIVER VALLEY — Schools followed their safety plans Monday, along with law enforcement presence, after the Mexico Walmart took a phone call that they felt was threatening to area schools. Interim Police Chief Roy Hodsdon said that on Saturday, Walmart received a phone call about the purchase of a gun although no purchase was made. […]
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Richard Masterson II earns Eagle Scout award
MEXICO — At a recent Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Richard Masterson II, Scoutmaster of Troop 580 Jennie Nisbet welcomed troop members, family, friends, community leaders and government officials to the ceremony honoring Masterson’s Eagle award. After the posting of the troop and American flags, she turned the microphone over to Richie Philbrick, troop […]
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River Valley area indoor walking opportunities
RUMFORD — For people who want to stay active during the cold winter months, indoor winter walking is available at four River Valley area schools and two recreation centers. Opportunities are from: * 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Greater Rumford Community Center, 369-9906. * 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday […]
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Mexico recreation board resignation sparks debate
MEXICO — The resignation of Amanda Hamner from the town’s recreation board sparked a debate on the Board of Selectmen at their meeting on Nov. 26. In her letter of resignation, Hamner wrote she was resigning due to “personal conflict amongst the board.” The board accepted her resignation with regret, but it was only 3-2, […]
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Elks to hold supper Dec. 6 RUMFORD — A meat or chicken pie supper will take place from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at the Elks Lodge No. 862, 60 River St. Menu consists of meat pie or chicken pie, mashed potatoes, carrots, string beans, gravy, cranberry sauce, rolls, dessert and coffee or […]
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Mexico High Class of 1953 MEXICO — The Mexico High School Class of 1953 will hold its luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at the River Valley Grill. All classmates and guests welcome. Christmas fair at Church on Hill DIXFIELD — A Christmas fair will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, […]
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Joseph Nasatowicz
1919 – 2013 WEST PARIS — Joseph Nasatowicz, 94, of Mexico, died Saturday, Nov. 30, at Ledgeview Living Center, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Portland on Oct. 29, 1919, the son of Frank and Stella Nasatowicz, and graduated from Cheverus High School. He served with Company B 817th Engineering […]
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Thomas W. Warner Sr.
1926 – 2013 AUBURN — Thomas W. Warner Sr., 87, of Middle Avenue in Mexico, died Sunday, Dec. 1, at the Hospice House. He was born in Rumford on March 6, 1926, the son of Joseph and Margaret (Shea) Warner, and graduated from Stephens High School in Rumford. Tom served in the U.S. Navy during […]