I’ve been reading the misinformation about Mexico’s finances. As a member of the town’s Budget Committee, I am aware of the figures. The only way to cut revenue 10 percent is to reduce services. That would mean cuts to the library of $60,000; garbage disposal, $59,000; recreation, $100,000; police, $60,000. I did not include fire […]
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New Hope construction begins
MEXICO — With the increasing demand for safe housing for the area’s aging and developmentally disabled, Hope Association has started construction of a New Hope residence at 91 Highland Terrace, which will replace the current New Hope home in Mexico. A groundbreaking ceremony was held recently for the facility, which will be completed sometime in […]
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Police still searching for Rumford slashing suspect
RUMFORD — Police say they continued to search on Thursday for a Rumford man suspected of slashing a kidnapping victim’s face with a knife during a robbery Monday night. Police identified Randall Chapman, 37, as the assailant. When seeking help from the public to find him, police Chief Stacy Carter said Tuesday morning that Chapman […]
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Area schools awarded USDA distance learning, telemedicine grants
BANGOR — USDA Rural Development State Director Virginia Manuel has announced that Western Foothills Regional School Unit 10 in Dixfield has been selected to receive a Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant in the amount of $498,907 and Maine School Administrative District 61 in Bridgton has been selected to receive a Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant […]
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River Valley hazwaste collection set for June 7
MEXICO — The annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection for the River Valley will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 7, in the parking lot at the Region 9 School of Applied Technology beside Route 2. It is co-sponsored by the River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition and is part of the ongoing Western […]
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Rumford police say kidnapping suspect at large, ‘armed and dangerous’
RUMFORD — River Valley police are seeking help in finding a Rumford man suspected of slashing a kidnapped victim’s face with a knife during a robbery Monday night, Rumford police Chief Stacy Carter said Tuesday. Carter urged people to contact police at 364-4551 if they spot Randall Chapman, 37, who was identified as the assailant. […]
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K. Lannon: Voting for change
I trust every word of advice Marjorie Richard gives to the citizens of Mexico. She has nothing to gain. She is not looking for votes for herself; she is just trying to help cut taxes in Mexico. As far as I am concerned, she is one of a few citizens of Mexico qualified to give […]
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Red Hat Mommas meet for tea May 29 MEXICO — The Red Hat Mommas of Western Maine will meet for tea at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 29, at the Green Church. Louise Horne will host a vintage wedding show. Cost is $10. If you plan to attend, let Isabel know by Friday, May 23. On […]
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A. Aniel: Changes are sorely needed
After hiring a consultant to look into sharing town services to save cost and improve efficiency, and after that consultant stated that there was infrastructure and personnel enough for a population twice the towns’ size, both Rumford and Mexico town officials did what they always do — raise the budgets. It is time to elect […]
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Christian Women United meeting PARIS — Christian Women United will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, at the Congregational Church. Slim Andrews of Auburn will be singing. For reservations, call Janice at 743-5770. Historical Society annual meeting RUMFORD — The Rumford Area Historical Society will meet for its annual meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, […]