RUMFORD — A local man is free on bail after leading police on a chase from Rumford to Canton at speeds of about 100 mph, authorities said. Anthony Jordan, 27, was arrested Monday on charges of eluding an officer, driving to endanger and speeding 30-plus mph over the limit, according to court records. He was […]
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Bicentennial Committee may get Mexico version of classic board game
Members of the Mexico Bicentennial Committee gather around a replica game of the classic Monopoly game. They would like to have one for Mexico in the future as a fundraiser. From left are Sheryl Briggs, Marilla Couch, Mara Smith, Louise Arsenault and Caroline Mitchell. MEXICO — In the near future, people may be rolling the dice […]
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Bicentennial Committee may get Mexico version of classic board game
Members of the Mexico Bicentennial Committee gather around a replica game of the classic Monopoly game. They would like to have one for Mexico in the future as a fundraiser. From left are Sheryl Briggs, Marilla Couch, Mara Smith, Louise Arsenault and Caroline Mitchell. MEXICO — In the near future, people may be rolling the dice […]
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Life Safety Award presented to Mexico man
Diane Linfield thanked Justin Varnum of Mexico, one of two men who rescued her and her mother, Blanche Sanders, from their burning home on Feb. 5. Varnum was presented with a Life Safety Award from the Fire Department last week. The other rescuer, Donald Hathaway, was out of town and will be presented with his […]
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Class gatherings
MEXICO — Mexico High School Class of 1949 will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, at Dick’s Restaurant on Main Street. Spouses and friends are welcome. — MEXICO — Mexico High School Class of 1972 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 30, at Dick’s Restaurant. All classmates, spouses and friends are welcome. FMI: 207-364-3657, 207-824-2328. — RUMFORD — The Stephens […]
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Peru teen growing flowers for veterans' graves
Katelyn “Kit-Kat” Carlow of Peru plants flower seeds with her grandfather, David Gammon, of Peru. Her goal is to plant flowers on veterans’ graves in cemeteries for Memorial Day. MEXICO — Katelyn “Kit-Kat” Carlow of Peru is raising flowers to put on veterans’ graves for Memorial Day. The 17-year-old said that as long as she can […]
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Effie Frances Waite
SUGAR HILL, Ga. — Effie Frances Waite, 86, of Sugar Hill, Ga., formerly of Rumford-Mexico, was carried on angels’ wings to her eternal home surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 5. She was an avid reader and loved knitting, crocheting and working puzzles. Effie retired from Rumford Hospital after 35 years of service. Her […]
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Class gatherings
RUMFORD — Stephens High School Class of 1952 will have a monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 6, at Connie’s Place on Congress Street. Rumford. All classmates, spouses and friends are welcome. — MEXICO — The Stephens High School Class of 1955 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, at the Covered Wagon for a monthly luncheon. — MEXICO — Mexico High School […]
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Bail set for 7 suspects in River Valley drug bust
PARIS — Three men and four women from Rumford, Mexico and Lewiston charged with drug trafficking in the River Valley made their initial appearance in South Paris District Court on Friday. They were held at the Oxford County Jail on Friday on bail ranging from $500 to $10,000 cash. Officers with the Rumford and Mexico police […]