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Transformer catches fire in Mexico
MEXICO — A power outage hit much of Mexico and Rumford on Thursday afternoon after a Central Maine Power Co. transformer caught fire on Main Street. A CMP spokesman at the scene, who declined to be identified, said the cause of the fire was unknown. A couple of attempts to douse the blaze were needed […]
Mexico Fire Department to attend Freeport 9/11 ceremony
MEXICO — A group of Firefighters from Mexico will attend the 9/11 ceremony in Freeport. The event includes the unveiling of a memorial constructed out of two beams from the World Trade Center. Mexico Fire Chief Gary Wentzell stated that 10 to 12 firefighters will travel in one of the department’s engines Sunday, Sept. 11. […]
Mexico police log
Mexico — The Mexico Police Department responded to 69 incidents from Aug. 4 to 16. Among the incidents since Aug. 4 were: Theft * On July 25, RadioShack reported an unknown person had entered the store and stole a laptop valued at $500. * On July 28 a Summit Street resident reported a theft of […]
RAAPA to begin Christmas Show rehearsals
MEXICO — The RAAPA Chorus will begin rehearsals for the annual Christmas Show from 7 to 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, at the Mountain Valley Middle School. New members are always welcomed. Although there is no audition, previous chorus experience is helpful as the music is challenging. Anyone interested in joining should call Mary Pulsifer […]
Mexico Library holding American Girl tea party
MEXICO — The Mexico Public Library will host an American Girl Tea Party for girls ages 6-11 at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, at the Calvin Lyons Hall, next door to the library. Those attending will meet American Girl Kaya and travel back in time to the 1760s. Kaya was a Native American girl who […]
Canning vegetables makes resurgence in Maine
MEXICO — Kathy Crump has been canning and pickling for years. The Andover resident wants to keep up-to-date on the safest procedures for preserving fresh foods. Connie Money of Mexico is a college student who has never canned and wants to learn the art. Both women, two others, and one man attended a pickle- and […]