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 […]
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James A. Cantelo
WEST PARIS — James A. Cantelo, 68, died Wednesday, Jan. 23, at the Ledgeview Living Center. He was born in Rumford, Aug. 8, 1944, a son of Nelson and Lena Mary (Chayer) Cantelo. He attended Rumford schools. He owned and operated Jim’s Carpet Barn in Mexico for many years until his retirement. Jim was a […]
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Mexico police log
MEXICO – The Police Department responded to 37 incidents over the past week. Among them were the following: Thefts * A Dix Avenue resident reported at 6:45 p.m. Jan. 22 that between 4 and 6 p.m. that day someone entered her house and stole an undisclosed amount of prescription medication. Police have a suspect. * […]