MEXICO/RUMFORD — These communities are both hosting celebrations on July 4th, starting in Mexico with a trail walk and run and finishing in Rumford with a fireworks show. Mexico will host its first annual festival at the Mexico Rec Park, including a Cruise-In from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Glenn Gordon and Bob Arsenault are […]
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St. Lawrence University honors local graduates
CANTON, N.Y. — Five local graduates were among the more than 550 members of St. Lawrence University’s class of 2023 who took part in the university’s May 21 commencement ceremonies. Cam Ghadfa of Denmark majored in art and art history. Ghadfa attended Fryeburg Academy. Aidan Hagerty of Fryeburg majored in conservation biology. Hagerty attended Kennett […]
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Rumford voters okay 8.47% increase to town budget
RUMFORD — Voters on Tuesday approved the 2023-24 municipal budget, which is up $847,000 or 8.47% from last year. Town Manager Stacy Carter said inflation and the rising cost of goods and services led to the $11.1 million budget, which includes $240,000 in initiated articles. “I’m not really as concerned about the mill rate as […]
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RSU 10 voters approve $33.26 million budget for FY 2023-24
By a vote of 600-255, results by town were: Mexico 99-20, Rumford 246-101, Roxbury 15-3, Sumner 26-17, Hanover 18-2, Hartford 47-24 and Buckfield 149-88.
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Quilting group presented Spirit of America award in Rumford
RUMFORD — The Ladies of the Lake Quilting Group is this year’s recipient of the Spirit of America Award. The presentation was made at the start of the annual Town of Rumford Business Meeting, held on June 5 in the Muskie Auditorium at Mountain Valley High School. Chris Brennick, chairman of the Board of […]
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Leaping Lizards compete at Maine Special Olympics
ORONO — On June 11, Special Olympic Maine athletes from all across the state converged on the campus at the Univ. of Maine at Orono to compete in person! The last time they held an in-person summer games was 2019. In 2021 the summer games were completely virtual. Although the 2022 games […]
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Mountain Valley High School graduates 49 students
RUMFORD — Forty-nine students, the smallest graduating class at Mountain Valley High School in recent memory, received their diplomas Thursday night in Puiia Gymnasium. In her address, Valedictorian Brooke Elizabeth Buotte said, “Everyone here today, whether you’re a student, teacher or parent, have a different perspective on the high school experience. I guarantee you though, […]
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Local Catholic Charities Maine volunteers earn Roll of Honor recognition
Five local volunteers from Catholic Charities Maine have been recognized with Maine Roll of Honor awards, sponsored by Volunteer Maine and Gov. Janet Mill’s office. All the honorees completed more than 500 hours of volunteer service last year. The honorees contributed their time and skills to the SEARCH (Seek Elderly Alone Renew Courage & Hope) […]
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Outdoor Eucharistic processions set for area churches June 10, 11
In honor of the Feast of Corpus Christi on Sunday, June 11, local parishes are planning outdoor Eucharistic processions and other events. Here is a list of local special events confirmed for that day: Auburn Fr. Robert Vaillancourt will lead an hour of eucharistic adoration following the 11 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart Church on […]
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Retiring school board director Jerry Wiley of Buckfield is honored
Wiley has served as a member on the RSU 10 board and on prior boards that eventually morphed into RSU 10 for 51 years.