MEXICO — Residents participating in the town’s spring cleanup May 12 to 31 need to have everything curbside before May 12. No return runs will be made. All trash and debris must be placed at the curb by 7 a.m., according to the town cleanup schedule. All leaves and grass must be bagged. All brush […]
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Child Advocacy Day and fundraiser RUMFORD — The Rumford Eagles will hold a Child Advocacy Day and fundraiser for area youths on Saturday, May 10. Promoting and instilling quality community values in our youths is something the Eagles stand behind. Each year the organization holds a Child Advocacy Day contest that requires local Aeries/Auxiliaries to […]
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Road bond, appointments on agenda for Mexico selectmen
MEXICO — A road bond and committee appointments are among the items on the agenda for the special selectmen’s meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 6. The board asked Town Manager John Madigan last month to find out the cost of finishing paving Backkingdom Road, Main Street and Alder Street, with the option to place […]
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Nature Club plans potluck dinner OXFORD — The Twin Town Nature Club will begin its 91st year with a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Monday, May 5, at the Congregational Church, 252 King St. Visitors are welcome. Bring a dish to share. For more information, call John Crumpton at 539-2902. Briar Path is opening for […]
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Rumford board appoints residents to consolidation subcommittees
RUMFORD — Selectmen on Thursday night appointed several residents to subcommittees to consider consolidating services. The appointees had applied for the positions, Town Manager John Madigan said. In February, Rumford and Mexico selectmen established the following subcommittees and agreed to the following appointments: * Mexico Selectman Reggie Arsenault and Rumford Selectman Frank DiConzo to the […]
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Harold P. ‘Jr.’ Wasson
1934 – 2014 WEST PARIS — Harold P. “Jr.” Wasson, 79, of Middle Avenue, Mexico, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, at Ledgeview Living Center in West Paris, following a brief illness. He was born in Fort Fairfield on Dec. 17, 1934, a son of Harold P. and Dorothy C. (Sanderson) Wasson. Harold attended schools […]
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Channel 8 meteorologist, Mallory Brooke, visits Meroby
MEXICO — Mallory Brooke, the Channel 8 meteorologist, was recently at Meroby School to “throw out the first ray of sunshine” for opening day of the school’s integrated unit of study of the atmosphere and weather. The students will be getting a in-depth look at the water cycle and its main components along with the […]
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Five residents running for two seats on Mexico Board of Selectmen
MEXICO — Five residents filed nomination papers Friday, April 25, for two seats on the Board of Selectmen, Town Clerk and Treasurer Penny Duguay said. Selectman Peter Merrill is seeking re-election. Albert Aniel, Richard Briggs, Andrew Dupuis and Jack Gaudet seeking a seat on the Board of Selectmen, she said. That position is held by […]
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Gary W. Philbrick Sr.
1935 – 2014 RUMFORD — Gary W. Philbrick Sr., 78, died Monday, April 28, at the Rumford Hospital. He was a resident of Bernadine Street in Rumford. Born in Mexico on Aug. 1, 1935, he was a son of Merle and Myrtle (Bean) Philbrick. He graduated from Mexico High School Class of 1953, and worked […]
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Gary W. Philbrick Sr.
1935 – 2014 RUMFORD — Mr. Gary W. Philbrick Sr., 78, died Monday, April 28, at the Rumford Hospital. He was a resident of Bernadine Street in Rumford. Born in Mexico on Aug. 1, 1935, he was a son of Merle and Myrtle (Bean) Philbrick. He graduated from Mexico High School class of 1953 and […]