About 24,000 people have been killed and millions displaced during the war that erupted in April 2023.
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Money being put into Mexico building for temporary school
On Oct. 8, the Mountain Valley Middle School, which housed 366 students in grades 5 to 8, abruptly closed its doors when an air quality test conducted by an industrial hygienist deemed the school is no longer a safe and healthy place to work and learn.
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Where’s Miguel, the Elf on the Shelf?
It’s an idea from the Mexico Town Office to feature the 5-foot Elf on the Shelf.
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Theriault updates Mexico police recruitment efforts
Theriault, a former county sheriff and Mexico police chief, was hired Aug. 19 by the town for a year as chief administrator of records, evidence and inventory, shortly after the police department suspended operations due to a shortage of officers.
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RPL Friends to host holiday reception
The library reopened after an extended closure for the removal of asbestos and renovations this fall, and the party will celebrate its grand reopening.
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Mexico targeting $6 million for new fire station
U.S. Department of Agriculture recently selected the town of Mexico to receive disaster repair funding to replace its fire station.
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Special Rumford town meeting Thursday
The articles will be acted upon at 6 p.m. in the Rumford Falls Auditorium, prior to the regular Select Board meeting.
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Annual Toy Drive Games at MVHS
In addition to free admission, the first 50 fans who donate to the Toy Drive at each game will receive a special ugly sweater MV t-shirt made this year by Hot Colors Screen Printing out of Norway.
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Photos: Tree lighting with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Santa and Mrs. Claus visited Livermore Falls Dec. 1 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Livermore Falls Gazebo for the annual tree lighting celebration. A long line of very excited children waited for a chance to speak with Santa and Mrs. Claus. It was a cold afternoon, but luckily there was hot cocoa available.
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Chesterville Select Board discusses road repairs, budget planning and new waste management contract
The Chesterville Select Board met on Nov. 21 to address issues including road repairs, budget planning, and transitioning waste management services.