MEXICO — Interim police Chief Roy Hodsdon was officially sworn in as chief Friday at the Police Department, and outgoing chief James Theriault was recognized for his 20 years in that job. With his wife of 43 years seated several feet away and officers from the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office and Mexico Police Explorers watching, […]
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Rumford closes roads as Maine grapples with another ice storm
RUMFORD — Freezing rain that began early Saturday morning and continued into the afternoon forced the town of Rumford to close all of its streets to traffic by noon. The alert was posted on the Rumford Police Department’s Facebook site as a “Special Announcement.” “Please do not risk your life driving on the roads,” the […]
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Rumford Hospital welcomes its first baby of 2014
RUMFORD — Rumford Hospital delivered its first baby of 2014 on Wednesday morning. Amy and John Perry IV of Mexico welcomed their second child, Kale Stephen Perry, at 8:49 a.m. Kale, who was due Jan. 15, came a week early by C-section, Amy Perry said. Kale weighed 9 pounds, 15.6 ounces, and measured 21 inches […]
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Mexico police chief retiring after 40-year career
MEXICO — After serving as a police officer for more than 40 years, including 20 years as chief, James Theriault will retire Friday. A ceremony organized by the officers is planned at the Police Department. “I’ve been here long enough, and it’s time to move on,” Theriault said. He will be replaced by interim Chief […]
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CC’s Outdoor Journal; Sledding is family fun
As much as many people dislike winter and shiver at the sound of snow, ice, and cold, me and my family are the ones who are shivering with excitement to embrace the fun that can be had. What a great start to the new year with so much snow and a bit of an ice […]
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MVHS Alums Serve
Know to his classmates in Mountain Valley High School’s Class of 2009 as Teejay, SPC Todd Sinclair is currently on active duty in the U.S. Army. He is stationed at Fort Bliss, TX. SPC Sinclair is an electrician and armament repairer on the Apache longbow helicopter. He has used those skills during two deployments to […]
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Mexico man pleads guilty to sexual assault of boy
PARIS — A Mexico man pleaded guilty to a gross sexual assault charge Thursday in Oxford County Superior Court. Alan Chimsky-Lustig, 21, of Sun Valley Circle, faces up to 30 years in jail and a fine of up to $50,000. He was arrested in April 2013 and accused of sexually assaulting a boy under 12 years […]
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Canton seeks bids for old municipal building
CANTON — Selectmen voted Thursday night to solicit bids for the former municipal building on Route 140. A minimum bid of $7,500 is required and all offers must be submitted by Feb. 10. Selectmen will open them Feb. 13. The approximate 60- by 150-foot concrete building was constructed in 1968 on about a quarter acre […]