CASCO — The descendants of Jude and Alice LeBlanc held their annual family reunion on July 28 at Sebago State Park. There were 60 members in attendance from Rumford, Mexico, Peru, Bangor, Dixfield, South Casco, Naples, South Portland, Raymond, North Jay, Windham and Jay; Derry, Concord and Wolfeboro, N.H.; Cambridge and Rochester, Mass.; Watervliet and […]
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Craft fair seeks vendors DIXFIELD — The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary will be having their indoor craft fair the first Saturday of every month starting on Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Doors will open at 7 for set-up. One table is $10; two are $15. There will be a light lunch available. […]
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Toy ride Sunday MEXICO — The Band of Gypsies has announced October events. A toy ride will take place on Sunday, Oct. 7, with a rain date of Sunday, Oct. 14. Members will meet at 10 a.m. at the Mexico Gazebo behind the Mexico Town Office. The ride will go to Errol, N.H., and back […]
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Mexico library lists fall books
MEXICO — The Mexico Public Library has announced new books for the early fall. Young adult/juvenile books: Betrayed, by P.C. Cast; Chosen, by P.C. Cast; Marked, by P.C. Cast; I Heard the Owl Call my name, by Margaret Craven; Lost, by Jacqueline Davis; Fever, by Lauren Destefano; Wither, by Lauren Destefano; Rosetta’s Dress Mess, by […]
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Hanmer — Holmquist
Justin and Sheena Holmquist MEXICO — The wedding of Sheena M. Hanmer and Justin S. Holmquist was held on June 16. Jim Hanmer, father of the bride, officiated at the ceremony. Andy Fuller was the violinist during the ceremony. Mrs. Holmquist is the daughter of Jim and Cyndi Hanmer of Dixfield. Mr. Holmquist is the […]
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University of New England dean’s list
BIDDEFORD — The University of New England’s spring undergraduate dean’s list students are as follows. Auburn: Nicole Allen, Hilary Boulier, Ashleigh Footer, Jessica Lau, Rebeccah Leavitt, Kelsey Letourneau, Timothy Mains, Alice Read. Bethel: Alex Hebert. Bowdoin: Amber Wallace. Buckfield: Norman Jack. Casco: Lauren D’Ascanio. Denmark: Crystal MacElree. Dixfield: Spencer Ross. Durham: Maxwell Roberts. East Poland: […]
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Parkinson’s support group forming RUMFORD — Maureen Cook, R.N., who has worked in Parkinson’s research since 2000, is forming a new Parkinson’s Support Group in the River Valley. The first meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 27, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in conference room C on the second floor of Rumford Hospital. Members of […]
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Voters to act on fireworks ban, mobile home park moratorium
MEXICO — Residents will have two local questions on the Nov. 6 ballot thanks to actions taken Tuesday night by selectmen following a series of public hearings. The first will ask whether residents want to have an ordinance prohibiting the sale or use of consumer fireworks. The second would place a six-month moratorium on new […]
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Dorothy I. Waugh
MEXICO — Dorothy I. Waugh, 96, of Kimball Avenue in Mexico, died peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 20, at her home. She was born in Jay, Nov. 4, 1915, a daughter of Thomas and Marie (LaCroix) Dube, and was one of 14 children. Dorothy was educated in Jay schools and was a graduate of Jay High […]