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Mexico police log

MEXICO — The Mexico Police Department responded to 31 incidents over the last week. Among them are the following: Arrests * At 7:21 a.m. Feb. 5, police responded to a felony violation complaint. According to Lt. Roy Hodsdon of the Mexico Police Department, the complaint stated that Joshua Glidden, 28, of Rockland was suspected of […]

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Trail Blazers meeting, blessing MEXICO — The Mexico Trail Blazers will hold the monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, downstairs at the Mexico Town Hall. There will be a nomination of officers at the first meeting and election of officers at the second in February. All are welcome. The group will also hold […]

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Roland C. Berry

ORMOND BEACH, Fla. — Roland C. Berry, 85, of Ormond Beach, Fla., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Jan. 19, at his home. Roland was born June 22, 1927, in Mexico, the youngest son of Merle and Winnie (Carver) Berry. A graduate of Mexico High School, Roland went on to work as a salesman for many […]

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Stephens High class of 1952 MEXICO — The class of 1952 from Stephens High School of Rumford will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, at the Chicken Coop for their monthly luncheon. All class members and guests welcome. In case of inclement weather, the meal will be rescheduled. West Paris food pantry WEST PARIS […]

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Sticker Shock program raises alcohol awareness

MEXICO — Shoppers in the River Valley may have noticed something different about the packaging of their favorite spirits as they were preparing for the New Year’s celebration a few weeks ago. Collaboration between the River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition, Mexico Police Department and the Mexico Explorers meant the return of Project Sticker Shock to […]

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New exhibit opening night RUMFORD — Pennacook Art Center will open a new show at the River Valley Technology Center, 60 Lowell St. A reception will be held in the Tech Center lobby from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, to meet the artists and view the art. There will be a door prize. […]

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Mexico police log

MEXICO — The Mexico Police Department responded to 20 incidents over the last week. Among them are the following: * A truck that was reported stolen on Jan. 20 by a Chase Avenue resident was found on Rollins Ridge Road in Dixfield by Mexico Lt. Roy Hodsdon and Dixfield officer Dustin M. Broughton at 4:20 p.m. […]

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Robert J. Gallant

1950 – 2013 RUMFORD — Robert J. “Bob” Gallant, 62, of South Rumford Road, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 26, at his residence. following a long illness. He was born in Rumford on Oct. 17, 1950, a son of Lewis A. and Marguerite (Belanger) Gallant. Bob was educated in Rumford schools and was a graduate […]

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Catherine F. ‘Cappy’ Litalien

1923 – 2013 CANTON — Catherine F. “Cappy” Litalien, 89, formerly of Harlow Hill Road in Mexico, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 24, at Victorian Villa, following a long illness. She was born in Mexico on March 23, 1923, a daughter of David and Charlotte (Sudsbury) McDonald. Cappy was educated in Mexico schools. While in […]

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Four arrested in Mexico, Carthage cocaine ring

MEXICO — Four men were arrested late Thursday after a year-long investigation during which undercover drug agents bought cocaine from them 10 times, according to Maine Public Safety spokesman Stephen McCausland. Police charged Wayne Sinclair, 53, of Mexico with two counts of unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs; Daniel Allen, 53, of Mexico with three counts […]