SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — President Barack Obama, concluding a three-day visit to Mexico and Costa Rica, is cheering Mexican economic advances and pressing other Central American leaders to deal with poverty and security while reaching out to a politically powerful Latino audience back home. Boosted by reassuring jobs numbers, Obama is calling for greater […]
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Mark W. Ramsdell
1958 – 2013 AUBURN — Mark W. Ramsdell, 55, of Knox St., Rumford, passed away Thursday, May 2, at the Hospice House in Auburn, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Saco on April 24, 1958, the son of Malcolm and Marion (Pierce) Ramsdell. He grew up in Waterboro and attended Massabesic […]
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Mexico police log
MEXICO – The Police Department responded to 52 incidents over the last week. Among them are the following: Arrests * At 10:21 a.m. May 1, Lt. Roy Hodsdon arrested Alan Chimsky-Lustig, 21, of Sun Valley Circle, on a warrant by the District Attorney’s office charging violation of bail conditions. He is being held without bail […]
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Auxiliary looks for sale donations RUMFORD — The Rumford Hospital Auxiliary will hold a yard sale on Saturday, May 18. To donate items, call 364-3648 or 562-4343. Jewelry sale at Rumford hospital RUMFORD — The Rumford Hospital Auxiliary will hold a Mother’s Day jewelry sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, May 6, and […]
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Selectmen vote to place tax ordinance on warrant
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen voted Tuesday evening to put a tax ordinance proposed by resident Albert Aniel on the warrant for the annual town meeting. Before the vote, Selectman George Byam amended a previous motion to accept the tax ordinance to include a legal opinion by the town that would state whether or […]
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Guidance counselor retires after 50 years in education
RUMFORD — After devoting 50 years to education, including more than 40 in RSU 10, high school guidance counselor Jim Ippolito has decided to retire. “I really enjoy my job. It makes me wonder if I’m making the right decision,” he said earlier this month from his office at Mountain Valley High School. Through the […]
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Man accused of sexual assault released on bail
PARIS — A Mexico man accused of sexually assaulting a young boy was released on personal recognizance bail Friday. Alan Chimsky-Lustig, 21, of Sun Valley Circle, faces two counts of gross sexual assault, Class A offenses punishable by up to 30 years in prison and a fine of up to $50,000. Chimsky-Lustig was arrested Wednesday, […]
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Mexico High Class of 1964 RUMFORD — The Mexico High School Class of ’64 will hold their monthly lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, at the River Valley Grill. All classmates, spouses and guests are welcomed. Any questions contact 364-3388. Dirigo High School reunion RUMFORD — A reunion for Dirigo High School Classes of […]