Preteen dance set for June 20 PARIS — A preteen dance featuring TJ the DJ will take place from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at American Legion Post 72, 12 Church St. Admission is $5. The 20th person gets in free and receives $20. There will be door prizes. Snacks and drinks will […]
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Flag Day service June 14 RUMFORD — The Rumford Lodge of Elks No. 862 will host a Flag Day service starting at 6 p.m. Friday, June 14, at Veteran’s Park at the end of Congress Street. Light lunch will follow at the lodge. In case of rain, the service will take place in the lodge […]
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74 graduate from CMMC CONHP
LEWISTON — The Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing and Health Professions graduated 54 nursing and 20 radiography students recently in a ceremony at the Lewiston Middle School. Having successfully completed the college’s education programs, the graduates were awarded associate degrees in the applied science of nursing or radiologic technology. A number of graduating […]
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Voters reject majority of town’s proposed budget
MEXICO — Residents rejected all but two budget items during Tuesday’s secret ballot referendum, Town Clerk Penny Duguay said Wednesday morning. Of the 17 warrant articles, only the solid waste budget and the town’s insurance budget were approved by voters. The $235,467 solid waste budget was approved by a 246-222 vote, while the $50,000 insurance […]
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Voters approve ordinance to place cap on town’s operating costs
MEXICO — Residents voted 289-193 Tuesday to approve a proposed tax ordinance that would cap the town’s operating cost at $2.73 million. The ordinance, drafted by resident Albert Aniel and a lawyer who used to work for the Maine Municipal Association, would go into effect during the 2014-15 fiscal year. Aniel said during an April […]
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Rejected budget frustrates Mexico department heads
MEXICO — Department heads were frustrated Wednesday afternoon after learning that residents had rejected a majority of the proposed municipal budget Tuesday. Fire Chief Gary Wentzell said he viewed the rejected public safety budget as an insult to the Fire Department. “Over the years, we’ve done a lot of stuff for the town, saved a […]
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Well done – Students honored for achievements
BOSTON — Brittany Martin, daughter of Jeanne and Dan Martin of Lewiston, has been named to the dean’s list with distinction for the spring 2013 semester at Boston University. A 2011 graduate of Lewiston High School, Martin is majoring in graphic design. — ST. PAUL, Minn. — Esther Schlotterbeck of Lewiston graduated from Macalester College on […]
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Mexico police log
MEXICO – The Police Department responded to 56 incidents over the last week. Among the incidents were the following: Theft * A Wal-Mart employee reported at 7:11 p.m. June 12 that an unknown male was in the store, stealing cans of air off the shelves and huffing them. The employee said that the male would […]
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Military notes
PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. — Marine Corps Pvt. Jeremy S. Briggs, a 2012 graduate of Dirigo High School, Dixfield, and Marine Corps Pvt. Justin C. Roy, a 2012 graduate of Mountain Valley High School, Mexico, earned the title of United States Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot. For 13 weeks, Briggs […]
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River Riders spaghetti supper ANDOVER — The Ellis River Riders will hold an all-you-can-eat spaghetti and meatballs buffet at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at their show grounds on Airport Road. Meal includes bread, salad, dessert and beverage. Cost is $10. Serving until sold out. For more information visit www.ellisriverriders.com or call 392-2381. Stephens High […]