MEXICO — A Rhode Island woman was injured early Tuesday evening in a three-car accident on Main Street, police said. Danielle Lapre, 21, complained of head and neck injuries and was secured on a backboard by a Med-Care Ambulance crew, placed on a gurney and taken to Rumford Hospital. The accident happened at 5:22 p.m. […]
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Financial aid night at Dirigo DIXFIELD — A financial aid night will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, at Dirigo High School in the SCC. All students in grades nine through 12 and parents are welcome. This is the opportunity to learn about post-secondary financial aid options. This information session will specifically cover […]
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Mexico rec center haunted walk to be ‘much scarier’
MEXICO — The Mexico Recreation Center is upping the ante for their third annual Haunted Walk, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24 and 25 in the basement of the Recreation Center. Tickets cost $5 at the door, and doors will open at 6 p.m., with walks running from 7 to 10 p.m. Recreation Center […]
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Mexico selectmen amend toll road policy
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen voted Tuesday evening to amend the toll road policy, limiting toll roads to four a year on Main Street from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and one per organization per year. The policy was effective Tuesday. Organizations must submit a handwritten letter to selectmen and a form signed by […]
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CNA class begins in November MEXICO — Want to get a new career? Always wanted to work in a field that helps people? Want to try the medical field, but not sure where to start? Why not start with the fall Certified Nursing Assistant course at Region 9 Adult Education. There are still a few […]
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Mexico selectmen agree to discuss Planning Board duties at next meeting
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 Tuesday evening to discuss what the official duties of the town’s Planning Board should be at their next board meeting. The issue was brought to light after fire Chief Gary Wentzell asked Selectman Reggie Arsenault, who is also a Planning Board member, whether or not the Planning […]
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Mexico Public Library’s annual gift basket raffle kicks off
MEXICO — The Mexico Public Library is selling tickets for its annual gift basket raffle until Monday, Nov. 17, with all proceeds supporting the library. Employee Sharon Madore said Friday afternoon that the library hosts the raffle every year and that it “always seems to bring a smile to people’s faces when we hold it. […]
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Young man injured in ATV rollover in Byron
BYRON — A young man was injured Saturday when the all-terrain vehicle he was riding rolled over off No. 6 Road near the East Branch of the Swift River. Initial radio traffic at 3 p.m. to Med-Care Ambulance, Roxbury, Mexico, Rumford and Weld fire departments indicated that the 20-year-old had badly fractured a leg and […]
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Elks scholarships available RUMFORD — The Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship and Elks Legacy Award information has been distributed to the Guidance Offices at Mountain Valley, Dirigo and Telstar high schools and Gold Academy for seniors who wish to further their education at a four-year college or university. Home-schooled students whose legal residences are within […]
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Mexico firefighters honored for hiker’s rescue; volunteers, employees recognized
MEXICO — Four Mexico firefighters were presented with an honor bar and legislative sentiments at Mexico’s annual Night of Appreciation award ceremony for their role in assisting an injured rock climber from Portland through a dangerous stretch of Tumbledown Mountain in August. Mexico firefighters Joseph Bruns, Allen Chartier, Jonathan Rajaniemi and Matthew Theriault were each […]