RUMFORD — An open house will be held Thursday for the public to meet Tavia Melhus, the new, full-time executive director of River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition. The 5:30 p.m. event will be held at Rumford Hospital, 420 Franklin St. “We’re still figuring out where we’re going to go. I’d like to get feedback on what […]
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Class gatherings
RUMFORD — Mexico High School Class of 1959 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at Gatch’s Food & Spirits. All spouses and significant others are welcome. — RUMFORD — The Stephens High School Class of 1955 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 12, at Gatch’s for their monthly luncheon. — RUMFORD — Stephens […]
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Teachers Lounge Mafia to perform two Christmas shows
FARMINGTON — United Way is once again the beneficiary of the Teachers Lounge Mafia generosity as they perform their annual Christmas mature-audience rated show, “Stale Milk and Sour Cookies.” No two shows are the same and each relies on audience suggestions or participation on the stage itself, so come to both shows this year. Concessions […]
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Well done
WORCESTER, Mass. — At Worcester Polytechnic Institute, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project that applies science and technology to addresses an important societal need or issue. Peter Emidy of Winthrop, a member of the class of 2019 majoring in electrical and computer engineering, was a member of a student team that recently completed a hands-on […]
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Spruce Mountain High School first quarter honor roll
JAY — The first quarter honor roll for Spruce Mountain High School is announced. High Honors Seniors: Gabrielle Beaudoin, Noah Gilbert, Emily White. Juniors: Ashley Campbell, Levi Hawkins, Abigail Thurston. Sophomores: Margo Kenyon, Drew Delaney, Taylor Nault. Honors Seniors: Caleb Arris, Caleb Blanche, Anna Bradford, Jonathan Brenner, Moreland Brochu, Mallori Chretien, Sarah Crafts, Destiny Daigle, Maximillan Dayson, […]
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Peru deciding future of former school
PERU — Residents voted last month to spend $170,000 on the old Peru Elementary School, which now serves as the town’s community center. The money would come from the town’s surplus fund. Peru selectmen and Friends of Peru Elementary School, or FPES, must next negotiate a contract guiding how the old school will be used and […]
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Norlands to host 19th-century holiday celebration
LIVERMORE — The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Road, invites the public to go back to the days of old on Saturday, Dec. 8, for a 19th-century holiday celebration. The historic site will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. when visitors can tour the elegantly decorated Washburn mansion that dates to 1867. […]
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SeniorsPlus announces December classes
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced its classes for December. Classes are held at the Education Center, 8 Falcon Road, and are free unless otherwise noted. Medical Marijuana — 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4. Instructors: Danielle Miller and Marissa Martin. This presentation will cover how cannabis works in the body, ways to ingest it and […]
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Society offering booklet on doctor LEEDS — The Leeds Historical Society has published a booklet based on the program presented this summer on D.F.D. Russell, M.D. Cost is $5 a copy at the Town Office. Other items will also be available for purchase. The society will host a program in the spring by Lew Alessio […]
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Rumford high school inducts students in career and job training program
RUMFORD — Nineteen Mountain Valley High School students have been inducted into the Jobs for Maine Graduates program. The ceremony was held Thursday at the school. The program partners with public education and private businesses to offer results-driven solutions to ensure all Maine students graduate, attain post-secondary credentials and pursue meaningful careers, according to its website. Inductees […]