MEXICO – An employee with the River Valley Recreation Center met with the Planning Board on Thursday evening to discuss the possibility of turning a section of the recreation park into a campground. Arthur MacIsaac, who works at the recreation center, told board members that the idea to set up campsites near the tree line […]
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Mexico-Peru bridge inspection begins Monday; trucks rerouted
MEXICO — For three days next week, heavy truck traffic will not be allowed to cross the Androscoggin River bridge between Mexico and Peru while it’s inspected. The Maine Department of Transportation will conduct a biennial inspection of the bridge from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, Aug. 4-6, Ted Talbot, MDOT spokesman, […]
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Rumford, Mexico police announce OUI patrols
RUMFORD — Area law enforcement officers will step up patrols to stop drivers from operating under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Rumford and Mexico police will conduct high-visibility enforcement details between now and Sept. 1 as part of the Drive Sober Maine campaign. “We will be aggressively enforcing those laws,” Rumford police Chief Stacy […]
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Maine Audubon seeks volunteers to monitor roads
Maine Audubon seeks volunteers to survey roads in western Maine for signs of wildlife road crossings. Information collected by volunteers about where, when and how many animals cross our roads is the critical first step in identifying ways to reduce wildlife road mortality. The western mountains region of Maine has been identified by many local, […]
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Mexico Planning Board discusses potential changes to animal control ordinance
MEXICO — The Planning Board met Thursday evening with the town animal control officer and Police Department to discuss potential adjustments to the town’s animal control ordinance. Much of the discussion centered around whether the town should increase fees for residents with nuisance dogs. “Looking through the ordinance, it seems like some of our fees […]
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Spark’s Ark set for Aug. 5 MEXICO — As part of the Mexico Public Library’s “Terrific Tuesdays” summer programs for kids ages 2-14, the library will host Spark’s Ark with Josh Sparks at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5. Spark’s Ark is a collection of live animals that have been rescued and rehabilitated by Josh and […]