The beginning and the cause of the “fiscal cliff” was when President Bill Clinton signed the Fair Trade Act. Manufacturers started moving their operations overseas to China and other countries. Millions of jobs that paid a good living wage were lost here. Billions in tax dollars were lost to the U.S. Treasury. Those companies were […]
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Jean E. Olsen
1922 – 2012 MEXICO — Jean E. Olsen, 90, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, Jan. 6, at her residence on the Swift River Road, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Rumford on Jan. 8, 1922, the daughter of John and Julia (Murdoch) Rennie, and graduated from Stephens […]
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Construction students are building for the future
RUMFORD — Quite literally, that’s what Region 9 students do in the building construction program – build for the future. They begin by building a small shed and finish their second year with a much more complex project. In the meantime, they learn lessons in safety and teamwork. They end up with skills for further […]
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Master Gardener registration PARIS/MEXICO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is once again offering the very popular Master Gardener Volunteer training in 2013. For the first time the course is being offered in two locations: Thursday evenings at the South Paris Extension office and Wednesday afternoons at Region 9 Technical School in Mexico. “The […]
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Rumford Hospital New Year’s Baby arrives Jan. 2
RUMFORD — A Mexico couple’s third child is the local hospital’s New Year’s Baby. Spencer Voter was born at 8:38 a.m. Wednesday to Scott and Jessica Voter, said Jane Bubar, hospital spokeswoman, Friday afternoon in a news release. Jessica began having contractions the day before New Year’s Eve, so the couple hoped Spencer would be […]
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PHS meeting postponed PERU — The Peru Historical Society meeting that was scheduled for Jan. 3 has been postponed until Thursday, Jan. 10, at 1 p.m. at the home of Nancy Knox. Seniors host shopping trip RUMFORD — The Rumford Senior Center will host a shopping trip by bus to Portland on Thursday, Jan. 10. […]
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Space heater used to thaw frozen pipes ignites basement stairs at Mexico home
MEXICO — A kerosene space heater left too close to combustible materials in the basement of a vacant Cross Street house late Thursday morning caused the wooden stairs to catch fire, Mexico fire Deputy Chief Richard Jones said. Damage was “very minimal,” Jones said. There were no injuries. At 10:30 a.m., Mexico and Rumford firefighters, […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: Devon Lorrain, 22, Farmington, failure to pay fines, fees, Dec. 31, $420 cash bail, court appearance Jan. 24, Farmington Police Department. Roger Bolduc, 51, Farmington, domestic terrorizing, Dec. 31, $250 cash bail, court appearance Jan. 24, Farmington Police Department. Nathan Belcher, 35, […]
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Craft, social was held in Carthage CARTHAGE — A free craft and social event for everyone was held Dec. 8 at the Carthage Town Office building. Many children came out to enjoy decorating sleds, color pages, bowling and puzzles. Also the children received goodie bags and a toy that was donated by McDonald’s of Rumford. Everyone […]
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Mexico police log
MEXICO – The Police Department responded to 34 complaints in the past week. They include the following: * At 11:03 p.m. Dec. 26, police arrested Daniel Bordeau, 25, of Rumford after he fled from police and crashed his car into a snowbank. According to Lt. Roy Hodsdon, officer Daniel Carrier noticed Bordeau drive by at […]