Rumford to lease old fire station as hub for recreation
The Central Fire Station, closed in October 2024, will be leased to Inland Woods + Trails for three years as a home base in Rumford.
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Mexico’s Citizen of the Year recognized for dedication to outdoors, children
Josh Hodsdon dedicates his time and energy to giving local children the chance to enjoy the outdoors in the River Valley, his nomination said.
Co-ed changing areas at new Mexico school spark outrage from some state lawmakers
Rep. Rachel Henderson and Rep. Tammy Schmersal-Burgess said the single-use, fully enclosed athletic prep areas lack privacy walls, and are calling for an inquiry into…
Black Mountain of Maine gets ready to open season
The Rumford ski area has hired a new snow sports school director and made improvements throughout the facility.
New winter parking ban in Rumford hits snag
Parking issue is twofold in the downtown area.
Rumford seeking feedback on vulnerable road users
Unaware pedestrians and unsafe youth contribute to traffic problems around rotary, police chief says.
Mexico holds retirement party for John Blais after 45 years with road department
The lead foreman retired Dec. 1 after 45 years with the highway department.
Festival of Trees in Rumford show Christmas works of art
The festival trees will remain on display throughout the holidays.
Ricky B’s in Mexico touts homemade, Maine-style comfort food
The eatery offers a fresh food selection, takeout and grocery items.
Franklin County land conserved with climate, recreation in mind
The 3,586-acre South Branch Forest in Dallas Plantation has been permanently protected, the Trust for Public Land said Wednesday.
Public interest payphones a critical safety link in Maine
Public interest payphones in Maine continue to provide a crucial and free, yet aging, connection for people who need a dependable way to call for…
Picking out the perfect fresh Christmas tree a seasonal family affair
With the Christmas season well under way, area greenhouses and tree farms are welcoming customers to choose a precut tree or chop down their own.
Housing in Rumford is growing, as is its appeal, town manager says
121 units of additional housing will be available within 60 days and more is coming.
As snow flies, Rumford begins enforcement of new winter parking ban
Police Chief Tony Milligan says his department has started issuing warnings to people parking on the street overnight.
Homesteading initiative at Andover Elementary seeks to steer students from screens
A school-initiated book group is finding additional direction from reading from Jonathan Haidt’s, ‘The Anxious Generation.’
Androscoggin, Franklin, Oxford counties expected to get $5 million from opioid settlement
The state anticipates getting more than $230 million through 2038 from settlements with opioid manufacturers, distributors and other sources to prevent and fight addiction.
Dixfield area school district introduces new school resource officer
Oxford County Sheriff’s Deputy Steve Cronce began his duties Monday.
Rumford plaza sold to New Jersey firm for $650,000
Work got underway last week to clean up the property of overgrowth and potholes, the new owner said.
Hotel Rumford restaurant scores under new ownership
The current incarnation of the hotel opened this fall and plays up the Sunday night football crowd.
As backcountry rescues rise, some Maine first responders turning to location app for help
A simple 3-word code can help pinpoint emergencies in remote terrain, yet dispatchers and wardens caution that no app can replace planning and backcountry know-how.
Hundreds tour $92 million new school in Mexico
Grades 6-8 will begin classes at Mountain Valley Community School Jan. 20, with grades pre-K through 5 beginning on Jan. 26.
Rumford-based schools superintendent to retire
After 44 years in education, Deb Alden says she will retire in July 2026.
Mexico man arrested again on theft charges
Police say Rex Allen Call Jr. cashed a check that had been canceled after he failed to do promised work.
Spotty internet, lack of options frustrate residents of rural Maine township
In Albany, neighbors say internet service is unreliable and other choices have been promised but not delivered.
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