MEXICO – The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted Tuesday evening to table further discussion on the possibility of reopening the Mexico Fitness Center until resident Rich Vitale can answer questions at a board meeting. Vitale, who is attempting to reopen the fitness center after it was shut down on Oct. 23, 2012, was scheduled to […]
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Anderson — Carrier
Kendra Anderson and Brian Carrier MEXICO — Bentley Carrier of Mexico would like to proudly announce the engagement of his mom and dad, Kendra Anderson of Dixfield and Brian J. Carrier of Mexico. The wedding will be held on Sept. 21.
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Blanch V. Martin
1925 – 2013 RUMFORD — Blanch V. Martin, 87, of Swift River Road, Mexico, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 13, at Rumford Hospital. She was born in Gafney, S.C., on March 30, 1925, a daughter of Roberta Hayes. Blanch was employed as a seamstress with Raleigh Manufacturing Co. in Baltimore, Md. She was one of […]
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Georgette ‘Bea’ Buckingham
LEWISTON — Georgette “Bea” Buckingham, 60, died Saturday, Jan. 12, at Central Maine Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was a graduate of Mexico High School. She enjoyed going to the beach, her pets, spending time with her family, music and dancing. Survivors include her mom, Pauline Buckingham of Mexico; daughters, Tara Eustis […]
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Library to start reading incentive program
MEXICO — The Mexico Public Library is getting ready to host a fun-filled winter incentive reading program for the whole family. Chill Out & Read! will begin Monday, Jan. 28, and will run through Thursday, Feb. 28. The following is how the program will work for kids ages 2-12: For every book that a reader […]
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River Valley Recreation Center continues to grow, sets sight on new programs
MEXICO — Before Wayne Sevigny became director of the River Valley Recreation Center two years ago, the building was used primarily for roller skating and not much else. Now, hundreds of children from several towns in the region have been given the opportunity to play sports year-round. Sevigny, who runs the center with the help […]
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Mexico police log
MEXICO – The Mexico Police Department responded to 43 complaints over the past week. Among them were: * At 9:41 a.m. Jan 14, a Granite Street resident reported that between Jan. 11 and 12 somebody entered her home and stole a laptop and a television remote. The items were valued at $350. Police have suspects. […]
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Trail Blazers meet Jan. 16 MEXICO — The Mexico Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, downstairs at the Mexico Town Hall. All are welcome. Think Snow dance tickets and raffle tickets will be available at the meeting. The dance is Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Eagles […]
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Stephens High Class of 1946 MEXICO — The Stephens High School Class of 1946 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, at the Mexico Chicken Coop. Seniors meet Jan. 16 PERU — The Neighborly Seniors will meet at 1 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, at the old Peru School. Dues for 2013 are payable at […]
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HUD survey seeks count of homeless
LEWISTON — If you or someone you know is homeless, Tri-County Mental Health Services needs your help. Government funds are sent to states and agencies based on the number of homeless that live in each community. Help get the resources you need simply by standing up being counted. There are two ways to be counted: 1. […]