Retired school teacher John Watson plays on a piano donated to him from the First Baptist Church of Mexico. Mitzi Sequoia, who helped make the donation possible through her newspaper column, is shown with Watson. (Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times) MEXICO — An act of kindness from a church in the form of a donated piano is […]
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Eugene Arthur Waugh
MEXICO — It is with great sadness that the family of Eugene Arthur Waugh, 81, of Mexico announces his passing Wednesday, June 27, at his residence, following an extended illness surrounded by his loving family. Eugene will be fondly remembered by his wife of 60 years, Beverly (Buotte), and his children Debbie (Gary) Hanmer, Bruce (Lisette) […]
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Anne M. Dawson
MEXICO — Graveside services for Mrs. Anne M. Dawson of Rumford were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 26, at the Farrington–Morton Cemetery, Mexico, with Mr. Arthur Meader officiating. Arrangements were under the care of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, 3 Franklin St., Rumford.
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Derouche joins RSU 10 school board
MEXICO — Ashley Derouche of Mexico has accepted a three-year seat on the Regional School Unit 10 board, Mexico Town Clerk Penny Duguay said Thursday. Derouche was one of four write-in candidates for the position. She succeeds Heather Gallant, whose term expired in June. [email protected]
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Mexico voters pass budget; re-elect Philbrick
Mexico easily passes budget; Philbrick wins fifth term to select board. (Submitted photo) MEXICO — Voters overwhelmingly passed every article Tuesday on the annual meeting warrant, according to Town Clerk Penny Duguay. They also elected Richard “Richie” Philbrick to a fifth three-year term to the Board of Selectmen. He defeated Caroline Mitchell 286-130. Mexico’s budget […]
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High school program helps at-risk freshmen
MEXICO — Mountain Valley High School Principal Matt Gilbert gave the Regional School Unit 10 board an overview Monday of a program that helps freshmen start high school successfully. The Building Assets and Reducing Risks program, known as BARR, is in its first year at the school and led by coordinator Marsha Burns and Academic […]
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Retirees of RSU 10 recognized
MEXICO — Twenty-three retirees were recognized at the Regional School Unit 10 retirement and recognition dinner Monday night at Region 9 School of Applied Technology. Mountain Valley High School Assistant Principal and coach Alan Cayer was recognized by Mountain Valley High School Principal Matt Gilbert. “Al was one person I admire for 39 years working […]
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Woman paddling the Androscoggin for the health of it
MEXICO — Paddling down the Androscoggin River from Errol, New Hampshire, to Topsham, Maine, Jen Deraspe wants people to see the river through her eyes. She is blogging about her trip on her Nature Through Nurture Facebook page, and hopes to raise at least $5,000 to donate to mainerivers.org, whose mission is to protect, restore […]
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Allan H. Austin
MEXICO — Graveside services with military honors for Allan H. Austin were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, June 4, at the Farrington-Morton Cemetery, Mexico, with the Rev. Rhonda Shaw officiating. Arrangements were under the care of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, Rumford.
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Mountain Valley Middle School students learn tools for healthy living on Believe in Yourself Day
MEXICO — Students and teachers at Mountain Valley Middle School prepared in advance for Believe in Yourself Day on May 25 by reading the book “Husky” by Justin Sayre. The book is about a teenage boy who is trying to figure out what is important to him, who he wants to be, and how he […]