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2 grads left out

A story about graduates of the University College at Rumford/Mexico on Page B3 of Wednesday’s River Valley edition should have included Tanya Lauzier of Rumford, who has earned a Bachelor of Arts in liberal studies and Kimberly Money of Dixfield, who has earned an associate degree in mental health and human services.

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Girl Scout meeting announced

MEXICO — Girl Scouts of Maine will host a Girl Scout Daisy information meeting at noon Saturday, May 21, at the Mexico Congregational Church (Green Church). Girls entering kindergarten and first grade in the fall and adults from the Rumford/Mexico/Canton/Peru/Dixfield and surrounding areas are invited to attend to learn about the different and fun ways […]

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Mexico police log

MEXICO — The Mexico Police Department handled 61 calls since April 26. Among them were: Thefts *  Two men were summoned in connection with a the theft of a Purple Heart license plate honoring its owner as being wounded in military service at 7:41 p.m. April 30. Roy Richeson, 36, of Rumford, was charged with […]

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Local college offering criminal justice programs

MEXICO — According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities for criminal justice professionals are expected to increase by at least 20% through 2018. The University of Maine System campuses offer programs online and at University College at Rumford/Mexico to help meet Maine’s need for private detectives, investigators, probation officers and correctional treatment […]

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Webb River Bridge replacement begins

DIXFIELD — Work began this week on the replacement of the Webb River Bridge that connects Mexico and Dixfield along Route 2. By the end of the summer, the new bridge should be in place. Phil Pinkham, Maine Department of Transportation resident engineer for the project, said a temporary bridge to handle traffic during construction […]

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Five seeking two selectmen’s seats in Mexico

MEXICO — The race for two positions on the Board of Selectmen promises to be interesting this year with five men, including several former selectmen, vying for one of the seats. Returning nomination papers by Friday’s deadline were former Selectman Arthur Bordeau; former Selectman George Byam; Randy Campbell, a current member of the Region 9 […]

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Mexico firefighters launch campaign to raise $10K for rescue six-wheeler

MEXICO — Saturday’s warm spring day brought area drivers out in droves to get their vehicles washed at the Mexico Fire Department. The car wash is the first of many planned as fundraisers by the Mexico Firefighters Relief Association to raise $10,000 to buy a Polaris six-wheel, all-terrain vehicle to assist the department with backcountry […]

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Info session set on Smart Meters

MEXICO — A special public informational session was tentatively set for May 24 to provide residents with a chance to discuss the soon-to-be installed so-called Smart Meters. Selectmen at their regular board meeting Tuesday night learned that Central Maine Power Co. plans to begin installing the new meters that measure electricity usage at Mexico homes […]