The short-term effects of marijuana include problems with memory and learning, distorted perception, difficulty in thinking and problem-solving and loss of coordination. Although more studies are needed on the impact of marijuana concentrates, it is clear that in order to prevent use by youth, public education and awareness of the potential health risks are critical. […]
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Household waste collection scheduled for June 11 at Region 9
MEXICO — A household hazardous materials collection will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 11, at Region 9 School of Applied Technology on River Street. Patricia Duguay, executive director of the River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition, said examples of household hazardous waste include cleaners, solvents, chemical lawn fertilizers, weed and insect killers, […]
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RVHCC final networking meeting of the season May 25
RUMFORD — The River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition will hold its final networking meeting of the season at noon Wednesday, May 25, in the community room of the Rumford Public Library. Executive Director Patricia Duguay said instead of a guest speaker, residents and coalition members are welcome to share programs and projects they are involved […]
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RN to speak about blood pressure, cholesterol
RUMFORD — The River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition will meet at noon Wednesday, Feb. 24, in the Rumford Public Library community room. Executive Director Patricia Duguay said Dan Elliott, a cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation registered nurse from Rumford Hospital, will speak about blood pressure and cholesterol. The coalition will also receive updates from participating organizations […]
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Documentary on traumatic stress being shown in Rumford
RUMFORD — The Oxford County Wellness Collaborative and the Western Foothills Kids Association will hold a free screening of the documentary “Paper Tigers” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, in Muskie Auditorium at Mountain Valley High School. Patricia Duguay, executive director of the River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition, said the 2015 film focuses on the […]
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Regional solid waste budget remains flat
MEXICO — For what’s believed to be the ninth year in a row, funding for the solid waste budget for the region will remain flat. At the Board of Selectmen meeting Tuesday night, Mexico Town Manager John Madigan said the Northern Oxford Regional Solid Waste Board again voted not to increase funding. “Yes! Great job,” Selectmen […]
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RVHCC invite Rumford/Mexico college director to speak
RUMFORD — The River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition will meet at noon Wednesday, Dec. 2, in the Rumford Public Library community room. Executive Director Patricia Duguay said Lisa Cooper, director of the University College Centers in Norway/South Paris and Rumford/Mexico, will be the guest speaker. Participating organizations and programs of the River Valley Healthy Communities […]
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RVHCC says Rumford business no longer collecting waste paint
RUMFORD — The River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition announced Thursday that Sherwin Williams in Rumford will no longer collect waste paint after Aug. 1. Coalition Executive Director Patricia Duguay said the Northern Oxford Regional Solid Waste Board is working on setting up a collection site at another location, and residents will have to hold on […]
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RVHCC to hold one-day hazardous household waste collection June 13
RUMFORD — The River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition will collect hazardous household waste from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 13, at Region 9 on River Street in Mexico, as part of the Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments’ Household Hazardous Waste collection program. Patricia Duguay, Executive Director of the RVHCC, said that examples of household […]
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RVHCC observing Earth Day on Wednesday
MEXICO — The River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition will hold its monthly networking meeting at noon Wednesday, April 22, at the Region 9 School of Applied Technology on 377 River Road. In recognition of Earth Day, Executive Director Patricia Duguay will speak to residents and coalition members about how to make recycling easier in the […]