Mexico to explore future use of Meroby School
Community members asked to join study committee.
Bruce Farrin
Connect with our reporter for the River Valley communities.
Read the E-Paper
Explore local news in a digital format. (For subscribers only.)
Mexico News
Oxford County budget starts out with a tax decrease, but unknown costs remain
The draft spending plan represents a $14.5 million tax assessment, which is 4.7% less than the current year. But ‘significant changes’ are likely.
Old School Food Pantry in Mexico preparing for influx after SNAP suspension
A large increase in food pantry usage is anticipated after the program once known as food stamps goes unfunded Nov. 1.
How about a little family fun on Saturday in Leeds? | Sun Spots
A Christmas fair and a toy drive round out upcoming events/
Parvo alert issued in Mexico
Dog owners are being told to be careful where they bring their dogs in public and to help stop the spread of the potentially deadly virus.
Western Maine towns plan celebrations of Halloween
From big frights in Farmington to a Halloween dance in Peru, there’s something for ghouls of all ages.
Mexico man sentenced to 35 years for killing stepson in 2022
Jessica Kelley told the judge her son was the only one she could always count on to help her. ‘I miss my son every day, and I cry many nights.’
Lewiston senior council offering luncheon for new members | Sun Journal
A Mexico church is gearing up for its annual Christmas fair — already!
Classes to begin Jan. 20 at Mexico’s new school
An open house at Mountain Valley Community School is being planned for a Saturday in November.
Masons dedicate cornerstone of new Mexico school
Members from around the state took part in the symbolic ritual for Mountain Valley Community School on Highland Terrace.
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.
news from surrounding communities
Roxbury residents approve funding for local projects
Up to $208,386 from a TIF account was approved to help fund trails maintenance and a veterans memorial, among other projects, at a special town meeting last month.
Mexico area ambulance service praised for strong leadership, culture in new independent review
SafeTech also gave Med-Care, the quasi-municipal company, some recommendations on finances, capital improvement, leadership and more.
Veteran challenges the public to ask veterans for their stories
Army veteran Seth McPherson said Veterans Day is ‘a reminder to citizens that veterans walk among you everyday, as teachers, neighbors, co-workers and mentors, carrying the weight of pride and service.’
Peru school honors heroes at Veterans Day breakfast
50 area veterans attended a breakfast and assembly at Dirigo Elementary School, where students honored their military service.
Bears in Lewiston, whodunits in Monmouth | Get out!
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
Reader seeks hall rental for family gathering | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Our family is getting too large to hold our yearly holiday get-together celebration in our home. We are spread out from South Portland to Rumford. The Lewiston-Auburn area is the best location for us to hold this event on a weekend afternoon between the hours of 1 to 5 p.m. We are looking…
Fire damages Irving Forest Products sawmill in Dixfield
Mill personnel are assessing damage and already planning repairs.
Roxbury officials requesting veterans names for memorial
The memorial would be on Route 17 on the far side of the Roxbury Town Office parking lot.
Nezinscot Region towns support petition for withdrawal from RSU 10
It was necessary for all three towns to approve the measure in order to move on to the next step.
Community effort begins in Rumford for people in need
The school nutrition van will collect food on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Rumford Aubuchon, 65 Falmouth St.
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.