RUMFORD — A Blackberry Lane house was destroyed by fire Saturday afternoon but an outbuilding was saved, Rumford fire Deputy Chief Ben Byam said early Saturday evening. No one was injured. Byam said Mexico and Rumford firefighters and Med-Care Ambulance were called out at 2:05 p.m. to a fully-engulfed structure fire at 286 Blackberry Lane, […]
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Bridgton storage unit items seized in case against Mexico woman
MEXICO — A 63-year-old Worthley Avenue woman is facing numerous local and federal charges due to allege fraud involving the alleged use of at least a dozen aliases. Interim Mexico Police Chief Roy Hodsdon said Joanne Covais was arrested at 11:30 a.m. last Wednesday after a month long local investigation. “This is a great case.” […]
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Fighting crime in Mexico — together
MEXICO — Since 2010, the crime rate in Mexico has gone up 73 percent. Thefts and burglaries are increasing, including daytime burglaries. With that in mind, interim Police Chief Roy Hodsdon organized a meet and greet on Dec. 3 to begin the process of organizing a neighborhood watch. “The idea with the neighborhood watch is […]
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Rumford board hires Mexico town manager to also helm Rumford
MEXICO — Following a nearly 60-minute executive session Thursday night during a special selectmen’s meeting in the Mexico Town Office, the Rumford and Mexico boards agreed to share John Madigan as town manager. Madigan, a former Rumford town manager, has served as Mexico’s town manager for the past nine years as of this month. Both […]
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Mexico woman arrested following fraud investigation
MEXICO — Following a monthlong investigation, the Mexico Police Department arrested a 63-year-old Worthley Avenue woman on Dec. 4. She was charged with several local and federal charges related to fraud and insurance deception. Interim police Chief Roy Hodsdon said Thursday that police arrested Joanne Covais, 63, for violating her probation and subsequently charged her […]
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Stephens High Class of 1961 MEXICO — Stephens High School Class of 1961 will have a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at Thai Smile 2. Historical Societies join for potluck MEXICO — The Rumford and Mexico Historical Societies are hosting their annual Christmas potluck supper for their members at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. […]
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Rumford, Mexico historical societies hosting joint potluck supper
MEXICO — The Rumford and Mexico historical societies will be teaming up at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, in the Calvin Lyons Room of the Mexico Town Hall for a joint potluck supper. Rumford Historical Society President Jane Peterson said that the potluck supper between the two towns is normally an annual event, but they […]
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‘Green Church’ to host Christmas events
MEXICO — The Women’s Fellowship of the Mexico Congregational Church, United Church of Christ (the “Green Church”) will host a Christmas dinner and social evening at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12. All women of the church are invited. A white envelope collection will be taken and donated to a church discretionary fund. The church choir […]
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Stephens High Class of 1953 MEXICO — Members of the Stephens High School Class of 1953 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the Covered Wagon. All class members and guests are welcome. For more information, call Isabel Duguay at 562-4241. Elementary concerts on Dec. 12 RUMFORD — Concerts for Rumford […]