SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The following area residents graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The airmen completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an […]
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Festival of Trees decorating day RUMFORD — The Rumford Historical Society will hold a decorating day to prepare for the Festival of Trees to be sponsored by the Town of Rumford in December. The meeting will be held at the home of Gail Parent in Hanover on the Society’s customary meeting day, Wednesday, Nov. 20, […]
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Mexico selectmen appoint Recall Ordinance Committee
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen voted 2-1 Tuesday to appoint seven residents to the Recall Ordinance Committee. They are Albert Aniel, Lisa Arsenault, Aaron Cummings, Amanda Hamner, Marie Naples, Marjorie Richard and Clifford Stuart. Board of Selectmen Chairman Richie Philbrick and Selectman Byron Ouellette will also serve on the committee, with Town Manager John […]
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Quilters to meet Nov. 14 RUMFORD — RAQ (Rumford Area Quilters) will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Rumford United Methodist Church on Linnell Street. All area quilters welcome. An explanation on fabric terms will be given and English paper piecing will be demonstrated. To participate in the paper piecing project, bring […]
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Mexico Police Department receives $750 wellness grant
MEXICO — The Mexico Police Department received a grant through the Mexico Walmart’s Local Giving Program, interim police Chief Roy Hodsdon said Friday. Hodsdon said that the $750 wellness grant, which is awarded to groups within the community to promote health and wellness, will go towards purchasing new fitness equipment for officers to use during […]
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Mexico Police Department, Explorers to start neighborhood watch
MEXICO — The Police Department and the Mexico Explorers program will host a meet-and-greet with residents this month to discuss an upcoming neighborhood watch program, interim police Chief Roy Hodsdon said Friday. Hodsdon said the idea for the program came from reserve police officer Cam Barrieau. “Cam came up to me last spring, around the […]
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Chain-reaction accident injures Dixfield driver
MEXICO — A chain-reaction accident on River Road injured one driver Tuesday, interim police Chief Roy Hodsdon said. A 2009 GMC pickup truck driven by Paula Holman, 53, of Dixfield was stopped to turn left into The Big Apple gas station at around 11:49 a.m. and a 2001 GMC sport utility vehicle driven by Roxanne […]
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Mexico man charged with selling drugs near day care center
MEXICO — A local man was charged Friday morning with selling oxycodone near a day care center, Maine Drug Enforcement Agency supervisor Matt Cashman said. Casey Senn, 27, of 3 Cherry St., was arrested on a charge of aggravated trafficking in a scheduled drug. His bail was set at $12,000 and he was transported to […]
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Gymnastics to begin Nov. 12 RUMFORD — A new session for recreation gymnastics will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the Greater Rumford Community Center. Stephens High Class of 1953 MEXICO — Members of the Stephens High School Class of 1953 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, […]