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 […]
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Stephens High Class of 1963 MEXICO — Stephens High School Class of 1963, family and friends are invited to Dick’s Restaurant at noon Friday, May 24. Bring class memories, pictures, etc. to share. The class reunion plans will be discussed. For more information call 364-8416. Father’s Day craft fair DIXFIELD — Mystic Valley Grange, 932 […]
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Second annual classic car show fundraiser rolls into Mexico on May 30
MEXICO — Members of two River Valley classic auto clubs are holding the second annual Mexico Firefighters Relief Association Cruise-In on Thursday, May 30. It will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. behind the Mexico Fire Station and Town Hall. Golden Oldies music will be provided by DJ Dan Richard, owner of Dan’s Automotive […]
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Homemakers hold picnic raffle PERU — Raffle tickets are on sale for a picnic basket filled with goodies for an ole fashioned picnic with family or friends. Tickets are 50 cents each or three for $1. They are available at Mrs. B.’s Village Store, Main Street, 562-7800. The drawing will be held May 23. Proceeds […]
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Dixfield teen riding atop car roof pinned under it after rollover
MEXICO — A Dixfield teenager who was riding on a car roof Thursday afternoon on Thad White Road was pinned under the car when it rolled into a drainage ditch, police said. Firefighters from Mexico, Rumford and Dixfield lifted the rear of the car and held it up, allowing Med-Care Ambulance crewmen to retrieve the […]
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Mexico police log
MEXICO — The Police Department responded to 100 incidents over the last two weeks. Among the incidents are the following: Accidents: * At 1:11 a.m. May 14, a 2000 Ford Mustang driven by Joseph Smith of Mexico was traveling on Highland Terrace when the vehicle’s tie rod snapped and caused the car to roll over. […]