MEXICO — The Mexico Public Library will have special closings as staff completes inventory and for the upcoming holidays. The last children’s story time will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16. The library will close at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, and will be closed on Saturdays, Dec. 23 and 30. It […]
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Moving Freely makes physical activity fun
MEXICO — The last class for seniors’ exercise group Moving Freely at Mexico’s Recreation Center on Wednesday included a surprise pickleball game led by instructor Mitzi Sequoia. Sequoia has been teaching the class for seven years, but the class had its beginnings in 1995, she said. Following the spirited game, Sequoia explained the health benefits […]
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Santa coming to Mexico on Friday
The Mexico Firemen’s Relief Association will present the annual Santa Claus parade Friday. Santa arrives at last year’s parade. MEXICO — The holiday season officially gets underway in the River Valley this Friday with the annual Santa Claus parade. The event, sponsored by the Mexico Firemen’s Relief Association, will begin at 6 p.m. from Franklin Savings […]
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Anita R. Cummings
MEXICO — Graveside services for Anita R. Cummings were conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, at the Farrington-Morton Cemetery, Mexico, with Tom Morrill officiating. Words of remembrance were given by several family members and friends. A reception followed at 49 Franklin St., Rumford. Arrangements were under the care of the Meader and Son Funeral Home, Rumford.
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Richard W. Hemingway
MEXICO — Graveside services for Mr. Richard W. Hemingway of Rumford were conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, at the Farrington – Morton Cemetery, Mexico, with Pastor Izzie Radford-Nash officiating. Arrangements were under the care of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 3 Franklin St., P.O. Box 537, Rumford, ME 04276.
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Mexico to remember Greg Arsenault with sign
MEXICO — An effort is underway to raise money for a sign in the Mexico Recreation Park to remember Greg Arsenault, who passed away Sept. 19. Arsenault was very active in the community, volunteering for years at the department before becoming its first full-time director. At the selectmen meeting Nov. 7, Dwight Murphy said the sign […]
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Mexico business offers classes on cannabis-infused products
Don Hamann, owner of Heal Yourself Naturally, stands with his wife, Debbie Hamann, left, and Cindy French. On Thursday, the Mexico business will begin classes for making cannabis-infused products. (Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times) Heal Yourself Naturally, which offers cannabis products, accessories and education, is at 128 Main St. in Mexico, beside the Town Office. (Bruce […]
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Patricia Thomas
AUBURN — Patricia Thomas passed peacefully Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the Hospice House in Auburn following a long illness with her loving family by her side. Pat was born Nov. 30, 1940. On Aug. 22, 1959, she married the love of her life, Jim, and was his devoted wife for over 58 years. Pat worked as […]
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Crime rates down in Maine; Mexico remains high
As crime rates drop across the state, one tiny town in Oxford County stands out as the crime capital of Maine. Mexico, which has a population of 2,681 and bills itself as “the Gateway to the Western Mountains,” has a crime rate that’s 50 percent higher than any other municipality in the state, according to […]
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Mexico presents annual awards for service
George Byam was named Mexico’s 2017 Citizen of the Year during the town’s annual Night of Appreciation on Thursday. RUMFORD — Former selectman and longtime volunteer George Byam was named Mexico’s 2017 Citizen of the Year during the town’s annual Night of Appreciation on Thursday. Byam, who turns 80 in January, said, “This is a total […]