Mexico High School Class of 1949 MEXICO — Mexico High School Class of 1949 will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, at Dick’s Restaurant. Spouses and friends are welcome. Stephens High School Class of 1951 MEXICO — The Stephens High School Class of 1951 “Last” Class Reunion will be held at 1 […]
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Autopsy reveals man in Mexico standoff shot by police in neck, chest
MEXICO — The Paris man who died in Mexico following a standoff with police Sunday night was killed by gunshot wounds to the neck and chest, according to a news release by the Attorney General’s Office. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner said that the gunshot wounds found on Steven R. Piirainen, 52, during […]
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Man found dead at Mexico standoff identified
MEXICO — Maine State Police identified the man who died Sunday evening following a shootout and standoff with police as Steven R. Piirainen, 52, of Paris, Maine Department of Public Safety Spokesman Steve McCausland said. McCausland said the two officers who fired at Piirainen were Maine State Police Trooper Paul Casey and Mexico reserve officer Dean Benson. […]
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Suspect dead after standoff in Mexico
MEXICO — Police late Sunday were on the scene of a standoff at the intersection of Routes 2 and 17. They reportedly had surrounded a man who was suspected of stealing a pickup truck and fired shots earlier Sunday. The standoff near the Circle K convenience store on Route 2 went on for hours. The […]
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Suspect dead after standoff in Mexico
MEXICO — A man suspected of stealing a pickup truck was dead after a standoff with police Sunday. Shots were fired in the standoff, which began after a pickup was stolen in Paris earlier Sunday. State police tactical team members confirmed late Sunday that the man was found dead inside the vehicle outside the Circle […]
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Senior Resource Fair addressed elder abuse issues
MEXICO — Organizations that serve the elderly and area residents assembled on June 19 to take part in a Senior Resource Fair, a program developed by the Oxford County Elder Abuse Task Force. The program promotes Elder Abuse Awareness and provides information and resources for senior citizens concerning elder abuse. The Senior Resource Fair was […]
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Amber Duguay woman earns Juris Doctor degree
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Amber Duguay of Mexico graduated with a Juris Doctor degree from the Western New England University School of Law in a commencement ceremony held on May 17. While at Western New England, Duguay was selected to represent the school and participated in the National First Amendment Moot Court Competition in Nashville, Tenn. […]
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Mexico Public Library invites young girls to American Girl Doll Tea Party Aug. 15
MEXICO — For a couple of hours on Friday afternoon, young girls ages 6 to 11 can participate in an American Girl Tea Party in the Calvin P. Lyons Hall at the Mexico Town Office. Library Director Valerie Messana said Thursday afternoon that the Mexico Public Library is hosting its annual American Girl Tea Party […]
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Animal Advocates yard sale this weekend DIXFIELD — The River Valley Animal Advocates will hold its fifth annual yard sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Aug. 15-17, at the corner of Weld and North streets. Proceeds will be used to spay, neuter and vaccinate local cats. Society plans supper; seeks volunteers […]