Rumford area schools to participate in USDA afterschool meal program

Adam Gatchell Memorial Mud Run in Mexico on Saturday

Buryin' Addiction in the Mud is the theme of the fundraiser.

Mexico police offer financial, equipment incentives to fill vacancies

Amid rumors, selectmen and the town manager support keeping police coverage local.

Geometry in the great outdoors? Mexico teachers refine math learning based in nature

Teachers from Meroby Elementary School and SAD 17 gathered this week to come up with lesson plans to get kids outside.

A mother’s chocolate cake brings up the kitchen confessions of writer Monica Wood

The cake appears in her memoir, and at many a family occasion. But don't ask Wood to bake it.

Teachers take math lessons outside Mexico school

Maine Math and Science Alliance is a partner in the pilot project.

Kay Lawler of Mexico celebrates 100th birthday

Not old enough to receive the Boston Post Cane because it's held by a 105-year-old, her sister presented her with a silver one.

Mexico voters approve $3.29 million municipal budget for 2021-22 fiscal year

Residents in Mexico approved all articles of the town's $3.29 million budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year on Tuesday. Town Manager Raquel Welch said the budget is down more than $100,000 from last year, though the mill rate should remain the same. As part of the budget package, voters approved the purchase of land for a new public safety building.

MDA Assembles 200 cleaning and hygiene kits

Mexico dedicates new flag at Veterans Memorial Green

The 48-by 25-foot American flag honors past, present and future veterans.