RUMFORD — Four area residents were arrested Tuesday and Wednesday on felony drug trafficking charges during an ongoing prescription drug crackdown by Rumford police and Maine Drug Enforcement agents. Melinda Blodgett, 28, of 201 Waldo St. in Rumford was arrested at 1:22 p.m. Wednesday on aggravated trafficking in Suboxone, Rumford police Capt. Daniel Garbarini said […]
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Mountain Valley Middle School honor roll
MEXICO — The following students were named to the Mountain Valley Middle School first trimester honor roll. Celina Adley, Alyssa Akers, Chelsea Allison, Andrew Arsenault, Lucas Beaudoin, Riley Bell, Karissa Bickford, Emily Billings, Abbey Binette, Abigail Blauvelt, Alecia Bolduc, Ethan Boucher, Sarah Bourret, Elijah owley, Ian Brennick, Isaac Brennick, Makayla Burgess, Melissa Burgess, Chanelle Carey, […]
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Hard to swallow: Maddy’s Restaurant closes after 41 years
MEXICO — Missing out on lunch isn’t the major concern River Valley residents have with the closing of Maddy’s Pizza on Friday. More important, the community will feel the loss of a business that constantly gave to those it served for 41 years. Due to tough economic times, competing food chains and hospital bills, Maddy’s […]
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Library network BETHEL — The Bethel Library is now part of the Maine InfoNet Download Library, which has thousands of downloadable books. This means that library patrons can now download free e-books and audio books using their e-book readers or other devices. There are dozens of different devices (such as Nook and Kindle) that can […]
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Eleven Circles receives $10,000 from Patriot Renewables LLC.
MEXICO — An alternative energy company has donated $10,000 to an alternative youth program. Patriot Renewables LLC, a wind energy development company from Quincy, Mass., made the contribution Monday to Eleven Circles, a youth program. Owners Becky Skibitsky and Cindrie Cormier said they were ecstatic and honored to be chosen. “It’s rewarding to know one […]
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David H. Allen Sr.
FARMINGTON — David H. Allen Sr., 82, longtime Livermore Falls businessman, died Monday, Dec. 19, at Franklin Memorial Hospital, following a lingering illness. He was born April 7, 1929, in Rumford, the son of Stuart and Frances (McLeod) Allen. He was a 1946 graduate of Mexico High School. Dave joined the U.S. Navy, serving from […]
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D. MacIsaac: Tax breaks will break U.S.
The politicians of both parties have it wrong — tax breaks do not make for a strong economy, nor do they create jobs. If they did, we all would be working now. Companies like free money, as do we all. We must question: Will companies spend more to create more jobs, or will they keep […]
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University College at Rumford/Mexico announces open registration
MEXICO — Registration for the University of Maine System spring semester has begun at University College in Rumford/Mexico. Spring semester courses begin in January. Each semester, the College Center at Rumford/Mexico offers local access to hundreds of courses from the seven universities of the UMS. Courses are taught by faculty on-site, online, and via interactive […]
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Pageant, Christmas events at ‘Green Church’
MEXICO — The Women’s Fellowship of the Mexico Congregational Church, UCC (the “Green Church”) held their annual Christmas banquet and party on Dec. 13. A roast pork dinner was served, followed by games and the singing of Christmas carols. On Sunday, Dec. 18, the Sunday School will present a nativity pageant during the 10 a.m. […]