Mexico tech school treats students, first responders to barbecue

The first day of classes at Region 9 School of Applied Technology included a cookout for emergency workers.

RSU 56 prepares for 3rd budget vote

An informational meeting and vote is set for Sept. 10; the validation referendum is at town polling stations Sept. 17.

Peru voters asked to pay for equipment repairs

A total of $24,500 from surplus is requested to fix a backhoe and a plow truck.

Dixfield man arrested after leading police on 43-mile chase

Zachary Yahn, 27, of Dixfield, was arrested Sunday after after a high speed chase.

Parking alert in Mexico

Rumford man drowns in Brettuns Pond in Livermore

The Maine Warden Service is continuing to investigate the accident that occurred Friday in an area near Route 108.

Police close Route 2 in Dixfield for suspicious box

A package discovered in front of the Town Office on Friday morning turned out to be newsletters from a printer.

Hospital staff feed Appalachian Trail hikers at Grafton Notch

Appalachian Trail thru-hikers were treated to burgers and fresh vegetables Thursday by volunteer cooks at Grafton Notch State Park.

RSU 10 hires two educators, leaving seven positions to be filled

Two teachers joined the staff Monday. The district will also have a new website beginning Friday, and new playground equipment is expected at Hartford-Sumner Elementary School by Saturday.

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