Stories about Mexico

M. Richard: It will be up to the voters

I thank the many Mexico people who called, emailed or stopped me when I was out around town, but unless they follow up with a "no" vote on Article 4 on June 12, it will be all talk and no action. Article 4 is the one that gives the recreation director a $20,000 raise, after being employed ...

Alice A. Milligan

PORTLAND — Alice A. Milligan, 81, died Monday, May 21, in Portland. She was a resident of the Cedars in Portland. She was born in Mexico, July 10, 1930, a daughter of Aaron and Ellen (Fleming) Anderson. She was a graduate of Mexico High School, Class of 1947, and worked as a bank tel...

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Lunches benefit Relay MEXICO — A crock pot classics lunch will be held Friday, May 25, at Franklin Savings Bank. The cost is $3. Also stop by the Rumford branch for hot dog, chips, soda and a brownie for $5. All proceeds benefit Relay For Life.

Oxford County arrest log

PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Candy S. Burrill, 47, of Peru, May 18, domestic violence assault, assault and disorderly conduct, Rumford Police Department. * David W. Chafin II, 30, of Morgantown, N.C., May 18, disorderly conduct, O...

Mexico library lists new books

MEXICO — Mexico Public Library has added the following new materials this spring. Adult fiction: The Dressmaker, by Kate Alcott; Sins of the Father, by Jeffrey Archer; Letter from a Stranger, by Barbara Taylor Bradford; The Good Father, by Diane Chamberlain; Gypped, ...

Classic car show fundraiser for Mexico Fire Department rescue ATV debuts May 31

Organizers of the first Mexico Firemen's Relief Association Cruise-In displayed their classic rides at the fire station Thursday. From left is a 1966 Mustang owned by Frank Anastasio of Rumford, a 1964 Ford Galaxy 500 XL owned by Larry Murphy of Dixfield, and a 1971 Chevy Stepside owned by Tim Pi...

Credit unions honored for commitment

PORTLAND — The Maine Credit Union League recently honored five individuals for their contributions to the success of Maine's credit unions. The recipients were presented with awards May 4 in conjunction with the Maine Credit Union League's annual meeting and convention in Portland.

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Historical museum open MEXICO — The Mexico Historical Society Museum will be open on May 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the summer. The regular meeting will be held on Monday, May 21, at 12 p.m. in the Cal Lyons room with a potluck lunch. For more information call 364...

Dixfield woman proud to have earned her degree

MEXICO — Melanie Prescott was overwhelmed Saturday when she received her bachelor of science degree at the University of Maine at Augusta. For the past five ...

Maine Dynamic Driving course scheduled

MEXICO — A Maine Driving Dynamics course is scheduled for Region 9 School of Applied Technology from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, May 23 and 24. Instructor Eddy Naples, a commercial truck driving instructor for the school, said those completing the course will receive a thr...