MEXICO — Town Manager John Madigan told selectmen Tuesday night that the vote at the special selectmen meeting May 6 to put an article on the June 10 annual town meeting warrant to finish paving work was legal. Last month, selectmen asked Town Manager John Madigan to determine the cost of finishing paving Back Kingdom […]
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Local CUs contribute volunteer hours to communities
PORTLAND — The Maine Credit Union League has announced the results of the 2013 CUs’ Share for ME Program, which tracks volunteer hours as reported by credit unions. The 2013 total was the second-highest ever, with nearly 37,500 hours documented by 40 credit unions and close to 1,000 volunteers contributing their time for a community […]
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Mother’s Day service, brunch RUMFORD — A Mother’s Day service and brunch will be held Sunday, May 11, at the Rumford Lodge of Elks 862, River Street. The service will take place at 11 a.m. with a brunch to follow. All moms will eat free with a donation of $3 for all others. For more […]
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Strong earthquake shakes Mexico’s Pacific coast
ACAPULCO, Mexico — A strong earthquake shook the southern Pacific coast of Mexico as well as the capital and several inland states Thursday, sending frightened people into unseasonal torrential rains that were also bearing down on the coast. The 6.4-magnitude quake in southern Guerrero state was centered about 9 miles (15 kilometers) north of Tecpan […]
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Mexico board agrees to put road funding matter before town meeting voters
MEXICO — Selectmen voted 3-2 at Tuesday night’s special meeting to put an article on the June 10 annual town meeting warrant to finish paving work. Chairman Richie Philbrick said Wednesday that the board voted to take money out of the capital account so taxes and the tax rate won’t increase. He said the capital […]
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Mexico curbside Spring Cleanup from May 12 to 31
MEXICO — Residents participating in the town’s spring cleanup May 12 to 31 need to have everything curbside before May 12. No return runs will be made. All trash and debris must be placed at the curb by 7 a.m., according to the town cleanup schedule. All leaves and grass must be bagged. All brush […]
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Child Advocacy Day and fundraiser RUMFORD — The Rumford Eagles will hold a Child Advocacy Day and fundraiser for area youths on Saturday, May 10. Promoting and instilling quality community values in our youths is something the Eagles stand behind. Each year the organization holds a Child Advocacy Day contest that requires local Aeries/Auxiliaries to […]
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Road bond, appointments on agenda for Mexico selectmen
MEXICO — A road bond and committee appointments are among the items on the agenda for the special selectmen’s meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 6. The board asked Town Manager John Madigan last month to find out the cost of finishing paving Backkingdom Road, Main Street and Alder Street, with the option to place […]
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Nature Club plans potluck dinner OXFORD — The Twin Town Nature Club will begin its 91st year with a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Monday, May 5, at the Congregational Church, 252 King St. Visitors are welcome. Bring a dish to share. For more information, call John Crumpton at 539-2902. Briar Path is opening for […]