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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Posted inNews, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
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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Posted inLocal News, Rumford Falls Times
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 […]
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Voters approve $2.4 million budget for Mexico tech school
The adult education budget of $425,784 also passed.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
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.
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Face Time: Andrew Berube of Mexico is inspired by nature and his ‘Wrinkle Squad’
Berube says Maine’s natural beauty and his four shar-peis have sparked a love of photography, videography and sharing it all with others.
Posted inLocal News, Rumford Falls Times
Mexico presents Spirit of America tribute to Michelle Williams
Michelle Williams is presented with the Mexico Spirit of America tribute by her son, Select Board chair TJ Williams during the April 2 meeting of the Select Board.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County Commissioners Steven Merrill and David Duguay stepping down
State Rep. Sawin Millett and state Sen. Lisa Keim running for the vacancies.
Posted inNews, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Mexico residents turn down additional $100,000 to replace fire gear damaged in flood
Mexico Fire Chief Mat Theriault said he was hoping not to take from the fire reserve account because they have two fire apparatus that are 22 and 19 years old, with one needing to be replaced soon.