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Rene J. Richard

WINTERPORT — Rene J. Richard, 86, died Monday, March 19, in Winterport. He was formerly of Mexico and Eustis. He was born in Fitchburg, Mass., April 18, 1925, a son of Dennis and Regina (Thibodeau) Richard. He attended school in Massachusetts. He worked for Oxford Paper Co. in Rumford as a helper on the digesters. […]

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Oxford County arrest log

PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: Christopher R. Francis, 20, of Norway, March 20, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, Maine State Police. Peter H. MacCulloch, 70, of Upton, March 20, operating under the influence, operating after suspension, illegal attachment of plates and operating an unregistered motor vehicle, $1,000 unsecured […]

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Benefit supper MEXICO — A spaghetti dinner and Chinese auction will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at the Mexico Congregational Church, 163 Main St. Dinner includes homemade biscuits, coleslaw and desserts. The cost is $7. Proceeds will benefit local athlete Salena Sawtelle, a senior at Dirigo High School who will […]

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Roundtable for work site wellness

MEXICO — River Valley Healthy Community Coalition will host a work site wellness round table on March 29 from noon to 2 p.m. in the Community Room at the Oxford Federal Credit Union, 225 River Road. This is a chance to hear the latest wellness ideas, the science behind them and share concerns or challenges […]

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Reporter hit by car to be released from hospital

RUMFORD — Sun Journal reporter Erin Cox, who was injured when she was struck by a car on Feb. 14 in Mexico, is expected to be released from Rumford Hospital on Thursday. Cox, 33, of Peru, suffered a broken leg, broken arm and concussion when she was crossing Main Street in Mexico and was hit […]

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William S. ‘Bill’ Morse Sr.

RUMFORD — William S. “Bill” Morse Sr., 88, died Monday, March 19, at the Rumford Community Home. He was a resident of Fourth Street in Mexico. He was born in Gorham, N.H., Dec. 24, 1923, a son of William and Edith (McPherson) Morse and his stepfather, Melvin “Bunny” King. He attended schools in Gorham, N.H. […]

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Class to meet RUMFORD — The Stephens High School Class of 1950 is invited to meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 19, at the River Valley Grill.  Class lunch MEXICO — The Mexico High School Class of 1960 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, at Gatch’s Restaurant. For more information, call […]

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Dixfield police log

DIXFIELD — The Dixfield Police Department responded to 55 calls during the past two weeks. Arrests * Jeffrey A. Brown, 33, of Coburn Avenue, domestic assault, at 6:41 p.m., Feb. 29, at Coburn Avenue. He was released from the Dixfield Police Department on $600 cash bail. He is scheduled to appear in Rumford District Court […]

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Pearley A. Duguay

WEST PARIS — Pearley A. Duguay, 79, of Swett Avenue in Mexico, died Tuesday, March 13, at Ledgeview Living Center following a brief illness. He was born in Mexico, June 4, 1932, a son of Desire and Evelyn (Strout) Duguay. Pearley was educated in Mexico schools. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to […]

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Parish lunch MEXICO — The Mexico Congregational Church, UCC, parish will host a potluck lunch after the morning worship service, followed by a council meeting, on Sunday, March 18. Members should bring a dish to share during the time of food and fellowship and stay to hear reports of committees, the pastor and activities of […]