Homeowner Norman ‘Bo’ Thompson said he will appeal the Select Board’s decision to demolish his Oxford Street house and barn, saying he was making an effort to clean up his property.
Mexico
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
4 people displaced, 2 firefighters injured, 2 cats perish in Monday morning fire in Livermore Falls
The fire reported just after 1 a.m. started on the third floor of an apartment building.
advertisement
Posted inLocal News, Maine, Rumford Falls Times
All-access trail in Rumford Community Forest to open to the public Sept. 20
The governor is expected to come celebrate the grand opening of the accessible looped trail that was completed in August.
Posted inLocal News, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Rumford Elementary School opens last school year in 1956 building
Mountain Valley Community School is set to open in January, when Rumford Elementary will close.
Posted inLocal News, News, Rumford Falls Times
Barbershop conversation leads to scholarship effort in Mexico
‘We wanted to do something to honor Sally’s life, and since she had unforgettable interactions with folks at Region 9 (where she had worked), we hope to raise $500 for each of four students graduating in 2026, with a In Memory Award,’ Mitzi Sequoia said.
Posted inGolf, Sports, Varsity Maine
Winthrop and Mountain Valley golfers tee off new season in Leeds
The Ramblers and the Falcons opened the 2025 season with a match at Springbrook.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, Rumford Falls Times, The Bethel Citizen
Mini motor cross racers motor into fall season
Kohen Bouchart, 2, of Mexico, takes a break from practice late last month on his mini motor cross bike at Grimaldi Field in Andover while visiting with his grandmother, Tricia Mills, and some cousins. He and his sister race at Hemond’s MX & Offroad Park in Minot every Monday Night. (Rose Lincoln/Staff Writer)
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Men accused of shooting at Rumford police face weapons charges
Police arrested Joseph A. Denbow Jr., 33, and Troy S. Murch Jr., 38, on charges including eluding an officer and reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon.
Posted inMaine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Bethel laundromat owner seeks discount from town on sewer fees
Michael Bean says 5% to 17% of water at coin laundries is left in clothes when they come out of the washing machine and evaporates in the dryer. He believes he should receive a discount for the wastewater that never goes down the drain.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford police continue search for suspects who fired shots at officers during chase
Police have not commented further after posting Saturday that two men were in custody and three more were being sought in the shooting and chase.