At the apiary, students were outfitted with beekeeping suits from the help of their teachers and volunteers to prepare and protect them from the possibility of getting stung.
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Students at Mexico school celebrate World Bee Day
The Mountain Valley Bees Academy apiary in Mexico was created from a $100,000 Maine Department of education grant in 2022.
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Teacher at Mexico school awarded 2024 Oxford County Teacher of the Year
Elizabeth Ledesma received the award during a ceremony on May 9 at the state capitol, where she and 15 other Maine teachers received the 2024 award for their counties.
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Falcon Camp plans summer outings for Rumford high school students
Staff will lead biking, hiking and canoeing trips in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
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Two suspects charged after 3 Mexico business burglaries
MEXICO — An 18 year old and a juvenile, both of Rumford, were charged May 6 following burglaries at three Main Street businesses, according to Police Chief Roy C. Hodsdon. Donnovan Bell and a 14-year-old male were each charged with burglary of a non-residence (Class C, 2 counts), aggravated criminal mischief (Class C, 1 count), […]
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Rollie Bousquet of Mexico presented with Spirit of America Award
MEXICO — At the start of the May 7 Select Board meeting, resident Rollie Bousquet was surprised as State Rep. Tammy Schmersal-Burgess presented him with a Spirit of American Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation Tribute is presented annually in the name of 100-plus Maine municipalities to recognize those who volunteer for the community. […]
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Mexico budget proposal has first tax increase in at least five years
Town Manager Raquel Welch-Day said wages and insurance are the biggest reasons for the increase.
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Proposed Mexico town budget up 6%
MEXICO — The town’s proposed 2024-25 municipal budget is up about 6% , according to Town Manager Raquel Welch-Day. She said proposed budget sits at $4.027 million for 2024-25, up from the current $3.72 million. Welch-Day said that if approved, “there may a slight tax increase, but it’ll be the first increase since I became […]
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Voters approve $2.4 million budget for Mexico tech school
The adult education budget of $425,784 also passed.
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Oxford man shot by police in Mexico gets nearly 2 years in prison
Prosecutors say Brandon Dearborn, who was prohibited from having a gun, took aim at police before he was shot.