CNA class begins in November MEXICO — Want to get a new career? Always wanted to work in a field that helps people? Want to try the medical field, but not sure where to start? Why not start with the fall Certified Nursing Assistant course at Region 9 Adult Education. There are still a few […]
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Mexico selectmen agree to discuss Planning Board duties at next meeting
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 Tuesday evening to discuss what the official duties of the town’s Planning Board should be at their next board meeting. The issue was brought to light after fire Chief Gary Wentzell asked Selectman Reggie Arsenault, who is also a Planning Board member, whether or not the Planning […]
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Mexico Public Library’s annual gift basket raffle kicks off
MEXICO — The Mexico Public Library is selling tickets for its annual gift basket raffle until Monday, Nov. 17, with all proceeds supporting the library. Employee Sharon Madore said Friday afternoon that the library hosts the raffle every year and that it “always seems to bring a smile to people’s faces when we hold it. […]
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Young man injured in ATV rollover in Byron
BYRON — A young man was injured Saturday when the all-terrain vehicle he was riding rolled over off No. 6 Road near the East Branch of the Swift River. Initial radio traffic at 3 p.m. to Med-Care Ambulance, Roxbury, Mexico, Rumford and Weld fire departments indicated that the 20-year-old had badly fractured a leg and […]
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Elks scholarships available RUMFORD — The Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship and Elks Legacy Award information has been distributed to the Guidance Offices at Mountain Valley, Dirigo and Telstar high schools and Gold Academy for seniors who wish to further their education at a four-year college or university. Home-schooled students whose legal residences are within […]
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Mexico firefighters honored for hiker’s rescue; volunteers, employees recognized
MEXICO — Four Mexico firefighters were presented with an honor bar and legislative sentiments at Mexico’s annual Night of Appreciation award ceremony for their role in assisting an injured rock climber from Portland through a dangerous stretch of Tumbledown Mountain in August. Mexico firefighters Joseph Bruns, Allen Chartier, Jonathan Rajaniemi and Matthew Theriault were each […]
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Theft leaves Mexico Trailblazers’ ability to groom trails in doubt
MEXICO — The ability of the Mexico Trailblazers Snowmobile Club to maintain their trails this winter has been seriously compromised following the disappearance of about $17,000 from its bank account. Trailmaster Gary Wentzell said Monday that all they have to operate with is $3,000, which is what remains from grant money the club received in […]
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Ex-Mexico selectman charged with taking $17,000 from snowmobile club
MEXICO — A former selectman who served as treasurer of the Mexico Trailblazers Snowmobile Club is scheduled to appear in court next week on a charge he stole $17,000 from the club, officials said. Jim McDonald, 53, of Mexico, was arrested Aug. 13 on a charge of Class B theft, police Chief Roy Hodsdon said. […]
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Talk: ‘Commercial-Free Childhood’ FREEPORT — Dr. Susan Linn, director of the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood and instructor in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, will give a public talk titled “The Gift of a Commercial-Free Childhood,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Merriconeag Waldorf School’s Community Hall, 57 Desert Road. Donations will be accepted […]