I thank Mexico residents who were willing to go out and vote “no” on Articles 4 and 13. Now we can see just how much power we can have when we stick together. Voting is over and the counting is done. It was a final count of 158 “yes” and 209 “no” on Article 4. […]
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Mexico apartments going smoke-free July 1
MEXICO — Grand View Apartments, a senior living facility on Backkingdom Road, will go smoke-free starting July 1. “This really is a huge milestone in the community,” Sandra Witas, River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition project coordinator, said Thursday in a news release. “Properties that already have tenants that smoke are fearful of change, as they […]
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Welcome party for Bullrock DIXFIELD — A welcome party for the new Bullrock will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21, at Dixfield Green, 55 Main St. There will be free cake and punch as well as a drawing for a free Bullrock T-shirt for those in attendance. Barbecue at Masonic lodge […]
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Rumford, Mexico boards OK joint contract to buy ladder firetruck
RUMFORD — Rumford and Mexico selectmen unanimously approved a contract Thursday night to jointly purchase a ladder firetruck. Afterward, Rumford selectmen unanimously approved buying the 2008 Pierce Aerial truck from Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus Inc. of Union Grove, Ala., for $498,800. The Alabama dealer, in return, accepted the trade-in of Rumford’s 1990 E-One Aerial for […]
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Ladder truck purchase on Rumford board agenda
RUMFORD — Selectmen are expected to approve a joint purchase agreement for a 2008 ladder firetruck with Mexico at their meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday in Rumford Falls Auditorium. Selectmen from both towns met April 12 in Mexico and agreed to share the cost of a ladder truck. Neither town has a reliable one, which […]
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Mexico High Class of 1949 MEXICO — Mexico High School Class of 1949 will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, at Dick’s Restaurant. Members and guests are invited. Juggling at Mexico library MEXICO — Mexico Public Library will host “Jolly Juggling” with juggler Steve Corning of South Paris as part of the […]
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Home renovation, painting course offered in Mexico
MEXICO — A Renovation Repair and Painting course will be held atthe Mexico Town Hall from 7:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. June 28. The coursecosts $25 and is designed to inform landlords and contractors how to perform maintenance safely on homes with lead-based paint. Preregistration is required by calling 364-7408 and is on a first-come, […]
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Bartash joins Hebert Realty
MEXICO — John J. Bartash III recently joined Hebert Realty Group, 231 Main St., as the newest member of the sales team. Since graduating from college, Bartash has operated his own businesses, J-Point Marine, which sells small sailboats, and Harvey Fabrics, an established business in Long Island, N.Y. He recently returned to the area and […]
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Library launching adult reading program
MEXICO — Mexico Public Library will hold a summer reading program for adults, ages 15 and over, from June 18 through Aug. 10. For every book that an adult reader reads/finishes, they are eligible to enter a weekly drawing for a fun gift. Participants simply fill out a ticket at the library’s circulation desk with […]
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Stephens High Class of 1961 RUMFORD — The Stephens High School Class of 1961 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 15, at Gatch’s. For more information, call Louise at 364-3743. Stephens High Class of 1954 MEXICO — Stephens High class of 1954 will meet for their monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 20, […]