We all owe a great debt of gratitude to the drug program team at Mountain Valley High School, for their time and the many hours spent in preparation of their recent awareness program (May 9). The touching photos, the emotional talks from the parents who are suffering the loss of a child, or that of […]
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M. Richard: It will be up to the voters
I thank the many Mexico people who called, emailed or stopped me when I was out around town, but unless they follow up with a “no” vote on Article 4 on June 12, it will be all talk and no action. Article 4 is the one that gives the recreation director a $20,000 raise, after […]
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Alice A. Milligan
PORTLAND — Alice A. Milligan, 81, died Monday, May 21, in Portland. She was a resident of the Cedars in Portland. She was born in Mexico, July 10, 1930, a daughter of Aaron and Ellen (Fleming) Anderson. She was a graduate of Mexico High School, Class of 1947, and worked as a bank teller for […]
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Lunches benefit Relay MEXICO — A crock pot classics lunch will be held Friday, May 25, at Franklin Savings Bank. The cost is $3. Also stop by the Rumford branch for hot dog, chips, soda and a brownie for $5. All proceeds benefit Relay For Life. Mexico High Class of 1949 MEXICO — Mexico High […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Candy S. Burrill, 47, of Peru, May 18, domestic violence assault, assault and disorderly conduct, Rumford Police Department. * David W. Chafin II, 30, of Morgantown, N.C., May 18, disorderly conduct, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Eric S. Storey, 47, of Greenwood, May 18, […]
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Mexico library lists new books
MEXICO — Mexico Public Library has added the following new materials this spring. Adult fiction: The Dressmaker, by Kate Alcott; Sins of the Father, by Jeffrey Archer; Letter from a Stranger, by Barbara Taylor Bradford; The Good Father, by Diane Chamberlain; Gypped, by Carol Higgins Clark; The Lost Years, by Mary Higgins Clark; Taken, by […]
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Classic car show fundraiser for Mexico Fire Department rescue ATV debuts May 31
MEXICO — Members of a River Valley classic car club will hold a debut cruise-in behind the Mexico fire station Thursday, May 31. Organizers of the 1st annual Mexico Firemen’s Relief Association Cruise-In hope to attract 60 to 70 classic and antique cars and hot rods. The show is a fundraiser to help the Fire […]
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Credit unions honored for commitment
PORTLAND — The Maine Credit Union League recently honored five individuals for their contributions to the success of Maine’s credit unions. The recipients were presented with awards May 4 in conjunction with the Maine Credit Union League’s annual meeting and convention in Portland. The James M. Gratto Award for Outstanding Credit Union Manager went to […]
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Historical museum open MEXICO — The Mexico Historical Society Museum will be open on May 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the summer. The regular meeting will be held on Monday, May 21, at 12 p.m. in the Cal Lyons room with a potluck lunch. For more information call 364-224 or 369-9923. Horse […]
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Dixfield woman proud to have earned her degree
MEXICO — Melanie Prescott was overwhelmed Saturday when she received her bachelor of science degree at the University of Maine at Augusta. For the past five years, the Dixfield woman has been attending classes at University College at Rumford/Mexico, while juggling her children’s needs, caring for an ill mother, keeping up her home and volunteering. […]