Emmett Richardson, a student a Dirigo Elementary School, rides a bike on a trainer provided by the 5-2-1-0 Let’s Go program at Mountain Valley Middle School on Thursday night. The Western Foothills Kids Association held a Lights On Afterschool event at Mountain Valley Middle School. Lights On Afterschool celebrations are held nationwide to spotlight the ways […]
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Pre-K students learn about fire prevention
Student Greyson Hall, covering his eyes, demonstrates to his class how to stop, drop and roll during a fire-prevention presentation Thursday at Meroby Elementary School in Mexico. (Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times) Mexico firefighter Tim Haas helps Rylee Cyr try on his airpack during a fire-prevention presentation Thursday at Meroby Elementary School. (Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times) […]
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Black Mountain music festival a hit
Darryl Farrington, left, and Chris Winter of Backwoods Roasting hold the winning trophy for the BBQ Cook-off at Black Mountain’s first music festival Sept. 29 in Rumford. The fundraiser was attended by more than 200 people and featured the 207 Diesels Truck Show, mini golf, children’s activities and music by Michael Krapovicky, Joe Montimurro and […]
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RSU 10 to use federal grant to meet students' mental health needs
MEXICO — Regional School Unit 10 expects to receive $200,000 in federal funding in each of the next five years to help students with mental health needs, according to Superintendent Deb Alden. The money will come from a Maine AWARE grant, which would include funding for a community project manager, the purchase of specialized curriculums and […]
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Woman runs over 87-year-old mom picking apples in Livermore orchard
LIVERMORE — An 87-year-old Mexico woman was injured Monday afternoon when her daughter accidentally ran over her with a car in an apple orchard, according to Lt. Walter Grzyb of the Maine State Police. Vivian Buotte was picking apples at the Berry Fruit Farm, off Crash Road, when her daughter, Nina Langervan, 53, of Dixfield […]
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Region 9 students shown options for education, trades
MEXICO — About 30 colleges, businesses and other organizations attended the third annual College and Trades Fair at the Region 9 School of Applied Technology on Wednesday to show students options for further education and jobs. Region 9 Skills USA students wearing red jackets greeted attendees. President Gabrielle White and Vice President Victoria Averill said […]
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DA: Domestic violence affects "everybody"
MEXICO — The district attorney for Oxford, Franklin and Androscoggin counties told those at a Domestic Violence Memorial Vigil on Monday evening that physical abuse affects “everybody,” regardless of social, educational or economic status. Andrew S. Robinson told about 20 people attending the vigil at the town gazebo that he’s learned much about domestic violence during […]
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Mexico man sentenced for assault on police officers in Franklin County
FARMINGTON — A Mexico man was sentenced Wednesday to 15 months of a five-year sentence for assaulting two police officers April 30, 2016 in Wilton. Kirk Hamel, 46, pleaded guilty in December 2017 to two counts of felony assault on an officer and misdemeanor charges of criminal mischief and driving to endanger on Dec. 5, […]
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Vernon Lewis Damon
MEXICO — Funeral services for Mr. Vernon Lewis Damon of Mexico were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, at the Mexico Congregational Church with Pastor Izzie Radford-Nash officiating. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Dixfield. A reception followed in the church. Arrangements were under the care of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, Cremation and […]
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Charles R. Jamison
MEXICO — Charles R. Jamison, 82, died Wednesday, Sept. 12, at his residence in Mexico, with his family by his side. He was born in Mexico on July 17, 1936, graduated from Mexico High School and served with the U.S. Army. Charlie worked at the Rumford Paper Mill for many years, and also owned and operated […]