Class of 1954 luncheon MEXICO — Stephens High School Class of 1954 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 18, at the Covered Wagon. Classmates and guests welcome. Stephens High Class of 1948 RUMFORD — Stephens High School Class of 1948 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 19, at River Valley Grill. For more […]
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Rumford, Mexico boards agree to share cost to buy used ladder-engine truck
MEXICO — Rumford and Mexico selectmen took a baby step toward regionalization Thursday night, unanimously agreeing by straw poll to share in the purchase of a 2008 dual-purpose ladder truck. That followed a bigger eventual step toward combining fire departments in both towns by housing the ladder truck in Rumford, which is in the process […]
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Dixfield physical therapist offers free class April 23 to help stop computer-office pain
MEXICO — SmartCare Physical Therapy will offer a free class for the public Monday, April 23, on techniques to reduce work pain problems. It will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Region 9 School of Applied Technology. Dr. Lauren Hebert, the owner of SmartCare, has presented the program at more than 500 […]
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Mexico selectmen approve a proposed $3 million municipal budget
MEXICO — Selectmen on Wednesday night approved a $3 million municipal budget for 2012-13 that is 5.67 percent higher than this year’s. The $3,011,100 spending plan is $161,485 more than this year’s $2,849,615. It does not include school taxes or Oxford County taxes. Town Manager John Madigan said the tax rate, once all three components […]
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Mexico man sought; police say cocaine, pot found at Swett Avenue home
MEXICO — The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency issued an arrest warrant early Wednesday evening for a local man after finding cocaine in his home, Matt Cashman, MDEA supervisor special agent, said in a report. Charges on the warrant for Brian Worthley, 38, who rents the 107 Swett Ave. address, include criminal conspiracy and violation of […]
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M. Richard: A ‘no’ message in Mexico
It is the time of year for Mexico’s budget meetings. The first few meetings were uneventful and not much could be done to change anything to save the taxpayers some money. But the third meeting was unreal. The salary for the recreation director went from $10,862 to $30,000. He was hired to work 20 hours […]
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‘Green Church’ ham supper MEXICO — A public supper will be served at the Mexico Congregational Church, UCC (the “Green Church”) at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 14. The menu includes baked ham with pineapple sauce, scalloped potatoes, peas and carrots, cole slaw, homemade rolls and pies, and beverages. Adults, $8; children under 12, $3. Takeout […]
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Mexico pre-K program in high demand
MEXICO — In the coming weeks parents will line up in the halls of Meroby Elementary School to register their children for the prekindergarten program. The program is for 4-year-olds and is run on a first come, first served basis. “The program is free to families,” said teacher Sarah Rideout, who is assisted by an […]
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River Valley group offers free retail beverage service training April 17
MEXICO — The River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition will offer a free training course to help store clerks, management and licensees better prevent liquor law violations. It will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, at the Town Hall at 134 Main St. The course, Seller Server Training for Off-premise Licensees, […]
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Oxford County arrest log
* Thomas C. Brown II, 58, of Mexico, April 3, criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, $800 cash bail, Mexico Police Department. * Jessica L. Grover, 32, of Bethel, April 3, operating after suspension, $300 unsecured bond, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Martin A. Holmquist, 33, of Peru, April 3, operating after suspension, failure to […]