Roast beef supper March 9 MEXICO — A public roast beef supper will be served at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Mexico Congregational Church, UCC (the “Green Church”). Men of the church will be preparing the meal, which will include homemade pies, most of which will be donated by the women. Take outs […]
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Love of outdoors spurs forestry students
MEXICO — What causes teenage boys to talk about love and passion? Believe it or not, it’s the Region 9 School of Applied Technology forestry/wood harvesting/heavy equipment program. “I chose forestry because I love to be outdoors,” said Dirigo junior Julian Baldinelli, who is in the first year of the two-year program. Second-year student Travis […]
Eva T. Grondin
1918 – 2013 RUMFORD — Eva T. Grondin, 94, formerly of Dalton Avenue in Mexico, passed away Thursday, Feb. 28, at Rumford Hospital following a brief illness. She was born in Rumford on March 17, 1918, a daughter of Peter and Yvonne (Molleur) Thibodeau. Eva was educated in Mexico schools and was a graduate of […]
February storms put pressure on sand, salt, overtime budgets
DIXFIELD — Following a tumultuous February that dumped nearly 50 inches of snow upon certain areas of Maine, some towns in the River Valley region have reported feeling the pressure of depleted salt and sand stockpiles. According to Dave Phair, the Public Works foreman for the town of Dixfield, his department has currently used “about […]
Mary E. Waterhouse
RUMFORD — Mary E. Waterhouse, 97, formerly of Highland Terrace, Mexico, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, at her residence at the Rumford Community Home. She was born in Eliot, Jan. 3, 1916, the daughter of H. Martin and Annie Mae (Eldridge) Frost. Mary graduated from Eliot High School, Class of 1934, and from the University of […]
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Ride-in benefits Aimee Driscoll NEWRY — A snowmobile ride-in from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 2, will benefit Second Chances Foundation, which is a fundraising and charity effort to benefit Aimee Driscoll of Auburn, who is in need of a lung transplant. The event is being held at the Newry Grange Hall, Route 26. […]
Mexico police log
MEXICO — The Mexico Police Department responded to 38 incidents over the past week. Among the incidents were the following: Accidents At 3:55 p.m. Feb. 23, Baily M. Williams of Dixfield was traveling west on Route 2 in his 1998 Pontiac when he attempted to pass a vehicle ahead of him. Due to the weather […]
Selectmen vote to purchase pin access system for fitness center
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Monday evening to purchase a pin access for one of the doors on the Mexico Fitness Center. During the Feb. 11 selectmen’s meeting, the board decided to set March 1 as the tentative opening date for the Mexico Fitness Center. The fitness center has been closed since […]
Commercial drivers license program is for all ages
MEXICO — The commercial drivers license truck-driving program at Region 9 School of Applied Technology is different than all the other programs. Aside from it having the longest title, the class is the shortest in duration, only 10 weeks. High school students and adult students interested in a second or third career take the class […]