I have been called a troublemaker by some and praised by many for the information I share through my letters to the editor. It doesn’t bother me at all. I only do what I do for the benefit of Mexico citizens. If residents do only one thing to help the town this year, they should […]
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Final Preschool Storytime RUMFORD — The final Preschool Storytime for this school year will be held at the Rumford Public Library at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 4. All area children ages 2-5 are welcome to join the fun. Storytime will resume in the fall. Book signing at Mexico Library MEXICO — Maine author Diane Taylor-Moore […]
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Hundreds show up for third annual Mexico Cruise-In
MEXICO — For the third consecutive year, the skies were blue and cloud-free for the Mexico Cruise-In Thursday evening behind the Town Hall and Fire Station. Although the Cruise-In was not scheduled to begin until 5 p.m., there were already dozens of residents strolling through the parking lot while owners were still setting up their […]
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Southern gospel music, testimonies RUMFORD — The East Wind Gospel Singers will share the gospel through southern gospel music and testimonies at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 1, at the Rumford Baptist Church, corner of Plymouth Avenue and Washington Street. The group consists of Charles Barrett, John Guy, and Nancy and Phil Perry. Donations will be […]
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Coalition hosting meeting Thursday
MEXICO — A community networking meeting sponsored by the River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition will be held at noon Thursday, May 29, at the Region 9 School of Applied Technology on Route 2. Coalition member Sandy Witas will speak about the local FEED ME buying club. Other agenda items include updates from organizations and the […]
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Class of 1950 leaves legacy to school to honor classmates
RUMFORD — Several members of the Stephens High School Class of 1950 gathered in the library at Mountain Valley High School for recognition. Since their 25th reunion in 1975, they have raised money for library books in memory of their deceased classmates. According to their class secretary, Rosabelle (MacDonald) Tifft, “The fund was proposed by […]
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Paris Superior Court denies restraining order in Mexico budget cap ordinance flap
MEXICO — An Oxford County Superior Court justice denied one of three motions filed Friday to mandate adding the $2.7 million budget cap voters approved last year to the June town meeting warrant. The other motions are still pending further information from Rumford lawyer Seth Carey on behalf of client Wes Raynor of Mexico, court […]
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Residents turn out for annual Rumford Memorial Day parade
RUMFORD — Residents lined the sidewalks from upper Congress Street to the Rotary Memorial Green on Monday morning to watch the annual Memorial Day parade. Despite a weather forecast that predicted rainfall, the clouds held steadfast as the Mexico Police Explorers led several groups of veterans and residents down upper Congress Street, where they crossed […]
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United New Auburn Association AUBURN — United New Auburn Association Meeting has been scheduled for May 27, at 6 p.m. at Rolly’s Diner in New Auburn. Alan Manoian, Economic Development Specialist, and Geoff Low, Deputy Fire Chief, will speak. Manoian will give a talk about the St. Louis bells and Low will discuss the levels […]
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Mexico residents to discuss proposed budget, bond question
MEXICO — Residents will have the chance to discuss and ask questions about the 2014-2015 town warrant during a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, in the Calvin P. Lyons Room at the Mexico Town Office. The proposed budget for the 2014-2015 fiscal year is $3.03 million, town clerk Peggy Duguay said, which is […]