Residents had plenty of questions for Mexico officials, who described hiring difficulties and staff stress as leading causes for ‘idling’ the police department.
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Mexico man charged with helping Massachusetts gang sell drugs in Maine
An FBI agent says the gang recruits people addicted to drugs to help sell their products using their homes as bases.
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Posted inNews, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Mexico special town meeting set for Aug. 20
Voters will decide on four articles relating to: storm clean up funds, recreation park work, a property maintenance ordinance and a food sovereignty ordinance.
Posted inNews, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford-Mexico Sewerage District to receive $4 million Recovery and Resilience Grant from state
Sewer District Superintendent Roland Arsenault said the grant will “ensure that the district is able to help protect the Androscoggin River’s water quality and environment.”
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Depleted Mexico police force going on idle status Aug. 20
Two resignations last week will soon leave the Mexico Police Department without three of its five officers.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Rumford-based school district to freeze $37 million budget
Ripping out all the carpets at Mountain Valley Middle School in Mexico due to asbestos and mold issues is one project adding to the district’s 2024-25 unexpected budget needs.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Mexico Public Library features beekeepers Bob and Louise Stickney
The library’s summer reading program for children had its fourth presentation about animals and nature last week. The library’s next presentation on July 31 is about making soap.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Mexico’s Good Samaritan Soup Kitchen organizer finds success as nonprofit
The emergency food pantry and soup kitchen is now a nonprofit organization under the town of Mexico.
Posted inNews, River Valley
Topping ceremony marks milestone at new K-8 school in Mexico
Two beams signed by 800 students last month are lifted into place.
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Student backpack giveaway set for July 28
In Maine, Portland/Auburn area Verizon Wireless retail locations will be giving away hundreds of free backpacks at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at eight locations.