Topic: Theology of poverty LEWISTON — Calvary United Methodist Church will continue its exploration to “the ends of the earth” Sunday, June 23, with special presenters Nancy and Mina Craig who will offer a consideration of the theology of poverty. All are invited to attend the 10:30 a.m. service and to stay for fellowship afterward. […]
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Stephens High Class of 1965 RUMFORD — Stephens High School Class of 1965 will hold a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, at River Valley Grill. Classmates, spouses and guests invited. Stephens High Class of 1946 MEXICO — Stephens High School Class of 1946 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, at The […]
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Claudette “Yve” Routhier
AUBURN — Claudette “Yve” Routhier, 79, died Wednesday, June 12, at the Hospice House in Auburn, surrounded by her loving family. She was a resident of Mexico. Born in Rumford on Jan. 17, 1934, she was a daughter of Hector and Jeanne (Lefonde) Bouffard and Albina Razzano. She was a graduate of Stephens High School […]
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Preteen dance set for June 20 PARIS — A preteen dance featuring TJ the DJ will take place from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at American Legion Post 72, 12 Church St. Admission is $5. The 20th person gets in free and receives $20. There will be door prizes. Snacks and drinks will […]
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Flag Day service June 14 RUMFORD — The Rumford Lodge of Elks No. 862 will host a Flag Day service starting at 6 p.m. Friday, June 14, at Veteran’s Park at the end of Congress Street. Light lunch will follow at the lodge. In case of rain, the service will take place in the lodge […]
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74 graduate from CMMC CONHP
LEWISTON — The Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing and Health Professions graduated 54 nursing and 20 radiography students recently in a ceremony at the Lewiston Middle School. Having successfully completed the college’s education programs, the graduates were awarded associate degrees in the applied science of nursing or radiologic technology. A number of graduating […]
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Voters reject majority of town’s proposed budget
MEXICO — Residents rejected all but two budget items during Tuesday’s secret ballot referendum, Town Clerk Penny Duguay said Wednesday morning. Of the 17 warrant articles, only the solid waste budget and the town’s insurance budget were approved by voters. The $235,467 solid waste budget was approved by a 246-222 vote, while the $50,000 insurance […]
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Voters approve ordinance to place cap on town’s operating costs
MEXICO — Residents voted 289-193 Tuesday to approve a proposed tax ordinance that would cap the town’s operating cost at $2.73 million. The ordinance, drafted by resident Albert Aniel and a lawyer who used to work for the Maine Municipal Association, would go into effect during the 2014-15 fiscal year. Aniel said during an April […]
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Rejected budget frustrates Mexico department heads
MEXICO — Department heads were frustrated Wednesday afternoon after learning that residents had rejected a majority of the proposed municipal budget Tuesday. Fire Chief Gary Wentzell said he viewed the rejected public safety budget as an insult to the Fire Department. “Over the years, we’ve done a lot of stuff for the town, saved a […]