Ripping out all the carpets at Mountain Valley Middle School in Mexico due to asbestos and mold issues is one project adding to the district’s 2024-25 unexpected budget needs.
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Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Mexico Public Library features beekeepers Bob and Louise Stickney
The library’s summer reading program for children had its fourth presentation about animals and nature last week. The library’s next presentation on July 31 is about making soap.
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Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Mexico’s Good Samaritan Soup Kitchen organizer finds success as nonprofit
The emergency food pantry and soup kitchen is now a nonprofit organization under the town of Mexico.
Posted inNews, River Valley
Topping ceremony marks milestone at new K-8 school in Mexico
Two beams signed by 800 students last month are lifted into place.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Student backpack giveaway set for July 28
In Maine, Portland/Auburn area Verizon Wireless retail locations will be giving away hundreds of free backpacks at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at eight locations.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, River Valley
Accused pot farmer in Mexico operation released from jail
A federal judge allows Xiandu Zhang to live in Massachusetts pending his trial.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations
Other notable grants include $5,500 to Children’s Center and Spectrum Generations in Augusta.
Posted inNews, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Mexico marks Fourth of July with music, food and children’s activities
Many attended the fireworks show in neighboring Rumford.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley, The Franklin Journal
Governor’s commission meets officials from towns, counties affected by 2023 flooding in western Maine
The Infrastructure Rebuilding and Resilience Commission met with state and federal officials, representatives of Franklin and Oxford counties emergency management agencies, and town officials from Rumford, Mexico, Jay and Farmington at the Rumford Falls Auditorium.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, River Valley
Mexico men in court on pot-growing operation
The two men had been living in a home in Mexico and allegedly growing marijuana illegally near a day care and school, according to authorities.