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The new fitness center at Mountain Valley Community School in Mexico is almost ready.
It will open shortly after the February school break. Community hours will be 4-7 a.m. and 3-9 p.m. An annual key card will be required, costing around $10.
The center is designed to serve both students and the broader community, functioning as a hub for health and fitness, according to the Regional School Unit 10 Facebook page.
Important details regarding membership, processes and safety protocols will be released soon. It has been funded partly by a grant from the Friends of the River Valley to promote community wellness.
In today's newsletter: A two-day fishing derby; Scouts seeking funds for local food banks; and replacement of the Mort Bridge.
Thanks for reading,
Bruce Farrin |
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At the Select Board's Community Resiliency Partnership workshop on Feb. 9, Dixfield Town Manager Alicia Conn encouraged attendance with free pizza in exchange for the donation of pennies to address the shortage in the Town Office in making change when people pay taxes or other financial transactions. The effort was a success, she said, noting what was collected should last for awhile. (Bruce Farrin/Staff Writer) |
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For student Kaeden Swan, organizing a food drive for his first attempt at an individual community service project was an experience that far exceeded his expectations. The Dirigo High School junior, who attends the Region 9 School of Applied Technology in Mexico, led a two-week effort where students from four schools — Dirigo High School, middle school, elementary school and Region 9 — collected 4,000 food and personal care items for the United Baptist Church of Peru Food Pantry.
Like many of the groups represented at a March 2025 meeting of Oxford County historical societies, Andover faces expenses that exceed its budget. While some members are reluctant to "join the 21st century," the group raised enough money to create a website.
MaineDOT wants to hear from you! Check out the on-demand presentation about the replacement of the Mort Bridge on Route 17 over the Swift River in Byron. They'd like to hear from residents and others who travel this area to present information, gather feedback, and answer questions. Anyone with an interest is invited to view the presentation.
Oxford County animal control officer Brandon Holmes is a bit of a celebrity, known for his accessibility and his tireless efforts to help animals across the region. "I do see more happy endings than I thought I would," he added. "Sometimes they take longer than I want, but sometimes they come in ways you don't expect." |
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The first-ever Operation Reboot Outdoors two-day ice fishing derby across all of Oxford County, 6 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, until 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, with $8,000 in cash prizes. $20 per person for entry. Free for kids ages 11 and under. There will be a 50/50, $1 per ticket. Weigh in and festivities are at Dixfield Discount Fuel at 1180 Rte. 2 in Rumford.
The Adam Gatchell Memorial Poker Run will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21. Registration will be 10 a.m. to noon in Peru, Trail 38 E/W. From Thurston's Field/Mineral Springs Road to 44 Lacroix Road. Snowmobile or join by car. Bonfire, food and drinks. Cost is $20 per hand, with cash prizes. |
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First Light Dixfield Pentecostal Church will present a free beginner crochet class on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m., 533 Main St., Dixfield. Brenda V. will be teaching basic crochet stitches, and how to make a granny square, which can be used for a variety of projects. Bring your yarn and crochet hook. If you do not have one, they'll have a few extras to share.
There will be a benefit spaghetti dinner and dance for Rosemarie Jones on Saturday, Feb. 28 at the American Legion, 184 Congress St. Dinner is 1-3 p.m., with the band playing from 3-6 p.m. Dinner and just music are $15 each, or both for $25. There will also be raffles. Support Rose in her time of need.
An element of Scouting is service. In February, Cub Scouts Pack 580 has taken on a service project to raise money for local food banks. If you see a donation bucket throughout the community (each one is customized by our scouts). Buckets are located at Tah Dah's, Ralph's and at Ricky B's.
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THE WAY IT WAS IN THE RIVER VALLEY |
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Jan. 3, 1996: Luke Carnahan (left) and his brother, Neil, visited their grandparents in Rumford and took time out to skate with their grandfather, Roger Miller at the Hosmer Skating Rink.
Click here to read more of this story from 1996. Subscribers enjoy exclusive access to search and browse our digital archives on Newspapers.com. |
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