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Memorial mud run in Mexico to raise money to fight addiction

by Bruce Farrin September 3, 2019September 6, 2019

The Sept. 14 event on River Road will be drug and alcohol free.

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Sewer rates likely to increase 20% in Canton

by Marianne Hutchinson August 30, 2019August 31, 2019

A hearing on the proposal is set for 5 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Town Office.

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Byron woman recounts history of gold-panning

by Bruce Farrin August 30, 2019September 3, 2019

MEXICO — Since early in the 20th century, many a person looking to find gold in Maine has ventured to Byron to pan along the branches of the Swift River. Irene Hutchinson, 88, gave a presentation on gold-panning in Byron to the Mexico Historical Society on Aug. 19. A longtime member of the Byron Historical […]

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Mexico tech school treats students, first responders to barbecue

by Marianne Hutchinson August 28, 2019August 28, 2019

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

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RSU 56 prepares for 3rd budget vote

by Marianne Hutchinson August 28, 2019August 29, 2019

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

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Peru voters asked to pay for equipment repairs

by Bruce Farrin August 26, 2019August 29, 2019

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

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Dixfield man arrested after leading police on 43-mile chase

by Jon Bolduc August 25, 2019August 29, 2019

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

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Parking alert in Mexico

August 23, 2019August 29, 2019

MEXICO — A parking alert has been issued for Monday and Tuesday for pavement-milling on Route 2. The Maine Department of Transportation has requested no parking from Firehouse Express Car Wash at 299 Main St. through the downtown those two days.