Stories about Mexico

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Trail Blazers meeting, blessing MEXICO — The Mexico Trail Blazers will hold the monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, downstairs at the Mexico Town Hall. There will be a nomination of officers at the first meeting and election of officers at the second ...

Roland C. Berry

ORMOND BEACH, Fla. — Roland C. Berry, 85, of Ormond Beach, Fla., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Jan. 19, at his home. Roland was born June 22, 1927, in Mexico, the youngest son of Merle and Winnie (Carver) Berry. A graduate of Mexico High School, Roland went on to work as a sa...

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Stephens High class of 1952 MEXICO — The class of 1952 from Stephens High School of Rumford will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, at the Chicken Coop for their monthly luncheon. All class members and guests welcome. In case of inclement weather, the meal will be re...

Sticker Shock program raises alcohol awareness

MEXICO — Shoppers in the River Valley may have noticed something different about the packaging of their favorite spirits as they were preparing for the New Year’s celebration a few weeks ago. Collaboration between the River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition, Mexico Police De...

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New exhibit opening night RUMFORD — Pennacook Art Center will open a new show at the River Valley Technology Center, 60 Lowell St. A reception will be held in the Tech Center lobby from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, to meet the artists and view the art. There will be a...

Mexico police log

MEXICO — The Mexico Police Department responded to 20 incidents over the last week. Among them are the following: * A truck that was reported stolen on Jan. 20 by a Chase Avenue resident was found on Rollins Ridge Road in Dixfield by Mexico Lt. Roy Hodsdon and Dixfi...

Robert J. Gallant

RUMFORD — Robert J. “Bob” Gallant, 62, of South Rumford Road, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 26, at his residence. following a long illness. He was born in Rumford on Oct. 17, 1950, a son of Lewis A. and Marguerite (Belanger) Gallant. Bob was educated in Rumford sch... 1

Catherine F. 'Cappy' Litalien

CANTON — Catherine F. “Cappy” Litalien, 89, formerly of Harlow Hill Road in Mexico, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 24, at Victorian Villa, following a long illness. She was born in Mexico on March 23, 1923, a daughter of David and Charlotte (Sudsbury) McDonald. Capp...

Four arrested in Mexico, Carthage cocaine ring

MEXICO — Four men were arrested late Thursday after a year-long investigation during which undercover drug agents bought cocaine from them 10 times, according to Maine Public Safety spokesman Stephen McCausland. Police charged Wayne Sinclair, 53, of Mexico with two counts of unlawful... 2

James A. Cantelo

WEST PARIS — James A. Cantelo, 68, died Wednesday, Jan. 23, at the Ledgeview Living Center. He was born in Rumford, Aug. 8, 1944, a son of Nelson and Lena Mary (Chayer) Cantelo. He attended Rumford schools. He owned and operated Jim’s Carpet Barn in Mexico for many years until ...