Maine Audubon seeks volunteers to survey roads in western Maine for signs of wildlife road crossings. Information collected by volunteers about where, when and how many animals cross our roads is the critical first step in identifying ways to reduce wildlife road mortality. The western mountains region of Maine has been identified by many local, […]
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Mexico Planning Board discusses potential changes to animal control ordinance
MEXICO — The Planning Board met Thursday evening with the town animal control officer and Police Department to discuss potential adjustments to the town’s animal control ordinance. Much of the discussion centered around whether the town should increase fees for residents with nuisance dogs. “Looking through the ordinance, it seems like some of our fees […]
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Spark’s Ark set for Aug. 5 MEXICO — As part of the Mexico Public Library’s “Terrific Tuesdays” summer programs for kids ages 2-14, the library will host Spark’s Ark with Josh Sparks at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5. Spark’s Ark is a collection of live animals that have been rescued and rehabilitated by Josh and […]
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Mexico Public Library continues summer reading program with EarthJams concert
MEXICO — Children from the River Valley region will have the chance to sing and dance to songs about nature as part of the EarthJams music program at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 29, in the Calvin B. Lyons Room at the Town Office. According to its website, EarthJams is a program run by Harpswell resident […]
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Long-dormant metal music festival being revived on Aug. 3
MEXICO — Make sure to have a set of earplugs on hand. Mexico is about to get loud again. The Mexico Metalfest, which has been on hiatus since 2009, is making its return on Sunday, Aug. 3, at the Mexico Recreation Park with several bands already scheduled to perform, said Nick Graham, the Mexico resident […]
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Maine law enforcement to pump gas for Special Olympics
RUMFORD — On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Circle K and Irving locations across Maine, law enforcement officers will join Special Olympics Maine athletes and other supporters in pumping gas, washing windows and collecting donations. In the River Valley area, Rumford and Mexico police and Mexico Police Explorers will join athletes from […]