The emphasis on more training of teachers to handle discipline in the public school system is simply ludicrous (Nov. 26). The problem lies with the inability to deal with disruptive children due to restrictions set by state regulations. The reluctance of the Department of Education to pursue an answer does not set well with members […]
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Telstar art sale, jamboree BETHEL — Telstar Middle School students will present the ArtReach Jamboree & Student Art Sale from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Telstar Auditorium and Cafeteria. Snow date is Dec. 7. The free event will feature a student art exhibit and sale, a showcase of service-learning projects connecting […]
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Historical Society meets Dec. 4 PERU — The Peru Historical Society will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 1 p.m. at the home of Robert and Shirley Dolloff. Mexico High Class of 1953 MEXICO — The Mexico High School Class of 1953 will have their monthly luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 11:30 a.m. at […]
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Local man gets flag raised at Mexico post office
MEXICO — Nearly a month after a Peru resident fought to get the American flag raised at the Peru post office, a Mexico resident has followed suit by getting a flag raised at the Mexico post office. Gary Coffin, 62, was present Nov. 5 when a field maintenance crew from the U.S. Postal Service arrived […]
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Elks holding supper for vets RUMFORD — The Rumford Lodge of Elks 862 on 60 River St. will host a Veterans Supper from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30. All vets eat for free. The cost of the meal is $7. Menu will consist of ham, potatoes, veggies and dessert. Take outs available. For […]
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Selectmen discuss budget, consolidation with RSU superintendent
MEXICO — RSU 10 Superintendent Tom Ward told selectmen Tuesday night that declining local property values mean there may be more state funds for the district. He said the cost of education has steadily increased, but Mexico may be in luck due to a decrease in property valuation for 2012-13. “With Mexico’s property valuation decreasing […]
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USM program on street dust PORTLAND — The University of Southern Maine and Cornerstones of Science announce the final installment of the Fall 2012 Science Cafes in the Atrium series held at Portland Public Library, Monument Square, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29. Professor of chemistry Lucille Benedict will discuss “Street Dust’s Dirty […]
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Sunday School students donate to Heifer International
MEXICO — Once each month, the Sunday School children at the Mexico Congregational Church, United Church of Christ (the “Green Church”) collect a “noisy offering” during the Sunday morning worship service. The funds accumulated from pocket change dropped into tin cans have gone into a special account for the purpose of purchasing animals through Heifer […]
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Special Olympics Maine sending athletes to Korea
MEXICO — To say that Tanya Scott and Kala Emery are excited is an understatement. The athletes were recently chosen to represent Maine and the nation on Team USA from Jan. 29 through Feb. 5 at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Scott, of Mexico, is a member of Emma’s Happy […]