PARIS — A Mexico man pleaded guilty in Oxford County Superior Court on Friday to his role in a heroin trafficking operation. Daniel W. Richard, 27, pleaded to two counts of unlawful trafficking of scheduled drugs. Four other trafficking charges were dismissed, as were charges of illegal importation of drugs, endangering the welfare of a child […]
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LePage announces trade mission to Mexico and Colombia
AUGUSTA – Gov. Paul LePage announced he would lead a delegation of Mainers on a state trade mission to the countries of Mexico and Colombia on Friday. The trip is set for Oct. 22 through Nov. 2, according to a release issued by LePage’s office. It’s the second time LePage has joined a delegation of […]
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Rumford, Mexico prove rival mill towns can consolidate schools
RUMFORD — To Andra Beauchesne and others of her generation, the section of the Androscoggin River separating Rumford and Mexico was once more like the Berlin Wall than a mere body of water. The 65-year-old receptionist graduated with the Class of 1965 from Rumford’s Stevens High School, Mexico High School’s biggest rival in sports and […]
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Second Mexico Cruise-In attracts large crowd, 110 vintage cars and trucks
MEXICO — A few hundred people attended the second annual Mexico Cruise-In behind the fire station and Town Hall on Thursday night, enjoying scores of classic and vintage cars, trucks and vans. Temperatures in the high 80s also brought people of all ages to socialize, photograph and admire 110 classic cars, street rods, rat rods, […]
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Selectmen, residents discuss Recreation Department budget at public hearing
MEXICO — The proposed recreation center was among the items discussed during a public hearing at Tuesday’s selectmen meeting at the Town Hall. Selectmen recommended $114,973 for the 2014 Recreation Department budget, while the Budget Committee recommended $104,529. According to a spreadsheet detailing the proposed 2013-14 budget, the Budget Committee recommended $50,000 for the recreation […]
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Mexico police log
MEXICO – The Police Department responded to 22 complaints over the past four days. Among them is the following: Vandalism * A Walmart employee reported at 6:41 a.m. May 28, that between 2 and 6:35 a.m., someone smashed the rear window of her parked vehicle. Lt. Roy Hodsdon said police suspect the damage was done […]
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Mexico police budget prompts heated debate
MEXICO — Budget recommendations for the Police Department prompted a heated debate at Tuesday night’s selectmen’s meeting. Voters will decide the amount when they cast ballots on the 17 articles of the town meeting warrant June 11. According to the warrant, selectmen proposed the town raise and appropriate $901,530.24 for public safety, while the Budget […]
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Mexico police log
MEXICO — The Police Department responded to 52 complaints in the past week, including the following: Thefts/burglaries * At 9:10 a.m. May 24, Highland Terrace resident reported that while they were sleeping someone entered their home and stole electronic equipment. No one was injured, according to Lt. Roy Hodsdon. The resident said their house was […]
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William R. Freeman Sr.
ANDOVER — Graveside services for William R. Freeman Sr., of Mexico, were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 25, at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Andover, with the Rev. John Gensel officiating. The Rev. Gensel also read the poem “I’m Free.” Words of remembrance were given by his daughter, Cynthia “Cindy” Proctor and his stepson, Maynard “Mick” […]
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Pauline M. Robichaud
1910 – 2013 RUMFORD — Pauline M. Robichaud, 102, of Rumford, died Tuesday, May 14, at the Rumford Hospital, Rumford. Pauline was born in Dixfield, on Dec. 13, 1910, the daughter of Grover Cleveland Frost and Jessie Bonney Frost, and graduated from Dixfield High School with the Class of 1930. She worked for Diamond International […]