An Oxford County Sheriff’s deputy resigned his position April 3 after a March 26 arrest in violation of a protective order.
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Bethel Food Pantry impacted by federal cuts to food bank
Bethel Area Food Pantry Executive Director Dave Bean said, ‘Forty percent of our $200,000 yearly operating budget goes directly to purchasing food. We will do the best that we can to take care of our Neighbors.’
Mexico to contract with county for police coverage
The Oxford County Sheriff’s Office will take over 24-hour police coverage for the town after residents voted in favor of disbanding the Mexico Police Department for good.
Interim principal appointed to lead Mexico elementary school
Earlier in the summer, Superintendent Deb Alden suggested that a public tour of the new Mountain Valley Community School might be possible in August, but that’s not going to happen.
Former middle school in Mexico razed
The spot will end up a parking lot for Mountain Valley Community School, which is slated to open in early 2026.
Western Foothills school officials look to cut proposed 16% budget increase
Superintendent Deb Alden said the district has already made some reductions, and is aiming for an 8% increase.
Mexico man charged with endangering his fiancee said she wanted to die at home
Jurors will begin deliberations Thursday in James Peters’ trial in Paris court.
Mexico now voting by ballot on police options
Voters have until April 1 to decide if they want to restart the Mexico Police Department.
Mexico man accused of neglect goes to trial
Joyce Brackett ‘was in a lot of pain’ when paramedics found her in 2021, according to testimony Monday.
Mountain Valley High School lists 1st semester honors
Students were named to the high honor roll and honor roll for the 2024-25 school year.