I believe that all the presidents, regardless of party and differences, deserve the public’s respect. How fortunate we are, to live in a country that allows free speech, and allows us to voice our differences and opinions. Should we, then, abuse that right by calling the president a Marxist, a statist, a socialist and communist […]
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Superintendents seek details on governor’s education proposal
RSU 10 Superintendent Tom Ward said a first impression to a proposal by Department of Education Commissioner Steve Bowen and Gov. Paul LePage to make significant changes to education may not be as bad as it looks. “We need to know the details,” he said. One of the proposals is to remove a prohibition against […]
Mountain Valley school district learns of possible state aid boost
DIXFIELD — Superintendent Tom Ward and the RSU 10 board kicked off the 2012-13 budget development process Monday with news of a possible increase in state aid. Ward explained that valuations in the 12 district towns have remained essentially flat, unlike last year when the overall values increased by $45 million. With more value, state […]
Reporter hit by car in Mexico
MEXICO — A Sun Journal reporter was hit by a car Tuesday evening while crossing Main Street. Rumford Bureau reporter Erin Cox, 33, of Peru was taken first to Rumford Hospital, and later to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, after being hit by a 1998 Subaru station wagon driven by Ashley Cioffa-Orr, 25, of […]
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Seniors meeting PERU — Neighborly Senior Citizens will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, at the former Peru Elementary School. A potluck dinner and nickel bingo will follow the meeting. New members are welcome. There is still room on the trip to Indian Head Resort in Lincoln, N.H. for St. Patrick’s day celebration on […]
Joyce Horne Keyo
RUMFORD — Joyce Horne Keyo, 79, of Mexico, died Sunday, Feb. 12, at the Rumford Community Home. She was born June 27, 1932, in Rumford, a daughter of Wirt T. and Isabelle (Kilbreth) Horne. She attended local schools, graduating from Mexico High School in 1949. She married Calvin U. Keyo in 1977. He died on […]
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Public supper MEXICO — A public supper will be served at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Mexico Congregational Church, UCC (the “Green Church”). The menu consists of roast pork, vegetables, homemade rolls and pies. Adults, $8 and under 12, $3. Takeouts will be available after 5:30; call 364-8603. Valentine dance RUMFORD — A […]
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Texas hold ’em RUMFORD — There will be a Texas hold ’em tournament Saturday, Feb. 11, at the American Legion Hall. Game starts at 10 a.m. Registration starts at 9 a.m. $50 buy in. Lunch will be served at noon for $6. Class of 1945 MEXICO — Stephens High School Class of 1945 will meet […]
Fred F. Bartlett
AUBURN — Fred F. Bartlett, 89, of Mexico, died peacefully at Clover Healthcare on Feb. 7. He was born in Mexico, April 13, 1922, the son of Fred and Georgia (Farnum) Bartlett. He was a graduate of Mexico High School, Class of 1940. He served his country in the 25th Division Infantry in the Philippines […]
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Weekly cribbage RUMFORD — The Snow Shoe Club on Waldo Street is now hosting cribbage every Thursday night. Games begin at 6 p.m. The first and second week of each month will be singles, third and fourth will be partners. For more information, call Jim at 369-9525. Isabella meeting RUMFORD — St. Timothy Circle 504, […]