RUMFORD — Selectmen on Thursday night appointed several residents to subcommittees to consider consolidating services. The appointees had applied for the positions, Town Manager John Madigan said. In February, Rumford and Mexico selectmen established the following subcommittees and agreed to the following appointments: * Mexico Selectman Reggie Arsenault and Rumford Selectman Frank DiConzo to the […]
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Harold P. ‘Jr.’ Wasson
1934 – 2014 WEST PARIS — Harold P. “Jr.” Wasson, 79, of Middle Avenue, Mexico, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, at Ledgeview Living Center in West Paris, following a brief illness. He was born in Fort Fairfield on Dec. 17, 1934, a son of Harold P. and Dorothy C. (Sanderson) Wasson. Harold attended schools […]
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Channel 8 meteorologist, Mallory Brooke, visits Meroby
MEXICO — Mallory Brooke, the Channel 8 meteorologist, was recently at Meroby School to “throw out the first ray of sunshine” for opening day of the school’s integrated unit of study of the atmosphere and weather. The students will be getting a in-depth look at the water cycle and its main components along with the […]
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Five residents running for two seats on Mexico Board of Selectmen
MEXICO — Five residents filed nomination papers Friday, April 25, for two seats on the Board of Selectmen, Town Clerk and Treasurer Penny Duguay said. Selectman Peter Merrill is seeking re-election. Albert Aniel, Richard Briggs, Andrew Dupuis and Jack Gaudet seeking a seat on the Board of Selectmen, she said. That position is held by […]
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Gary W. Philbrick Sr.
1935 – 2014 RUMFORD — Gary W. Philbrick Sr., 78, died Monday, April 28, at the Rumford Hospital. He was a resident of Bernadine Street in Rumford. Born in Mexico on Aug. 1, 1935, he was a son of Merle and Myrtle (Bean) Philbrick. He graduated from Mexico High School Class of 1953, and worked […]
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Gary W. Philbrick Sr.
1935 – 2014 RUMFORD — Mr. Gary W. Philbrick Sr., 78, died Monday, April 28, at the Rumford Hospital. He was a resident of Bernadine Street in Rumford. Born in Mexico on Aug. 1, 1935, he was a son of Merle and Myrtle (Bean) Philbrick. He graduated from Mexico High School class of 1953 and […]
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Knitting Guild to meet April 30 PARIS — The Western Maine Knitting Guild will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, at the First Congregational Church, East Main Street, to car pool to Doreen Simmons’ home for a tour of the barn and a visit with the sheep. A potluck luncheon will follow the tour. […]
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Mexico selectmen, Town Manager discuss taking out loan to finish paving
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen tasked Town Manager John Madigan with figuring out how much it would cost the town to finish paving Backkingdom Road, Main Street and Alder Street during Tuesday evening’s meeting. Discussion about paving began during the April 8 selectmen’s meeting, when Selectman George Byam suggested that the town include an […]
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Mexico board schedules hearing on intersection
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted Tuesday evening to schedule a public hearing at their next meeting to discuss making the intersection of Meadow Street and Kimball Avenue a four-way stop. Town Manager John Madigan said that a Mexico firefighter “brought to my attention that he’s seen an awful lot of cars speeding […]
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Call for street performers, vendors FARMINGTON — Farmington Summer Fest is looking for street performers of all types — musicians, jugglers, magicians, mummers — for the annual Summer Fest to be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 26. Email a description of your act and contact information to Andy Buckland at [email protected]. […]