MEXICO — More than 30 children and their parents gathered in the Calvin P. Lyons room Tuesday morning to watch retired librarian Brenda Sassi and Holy Savior School teacher Michelle Boucher-Ladd read about wild creatures. The presentation, which was a part of the Mexico Public Library’s Terrific Tuesday! program, was focused on two topics: extinction […]
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David Joseph Jannace
1942 – 2013 RUMFORD — David Joseph Jannace, age 71, of Ernest Street passed away on Sunday, Aug. 11, at Rumford Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Rumford on July 27, 1942, a son of Peter J. and Mary (DiPinto) Jannace. David was educated in Rumford schools and was a graduate of […]
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Robert R. ‘Beau’ Beauchesne Sr.
1942 – 2013 LEWISTON — Robert R. “Beau” Beauchesne Sr., of Harlow Hill Road, Mexico, and loving husband of Georgette Arsenault Beauchesne, passed away on Monday, Aug. 12, at CMMC with his family by his side. He was born in Rumford on Dec. 8, 1942, the son of Fernand and Alice Dower Beauchesne. After graduating from Stephens […]
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Peru bicyclist expected to recover after collision with rig
MEXICO — A Peru boy who was seriously injured in a collision with a tractor-trailer Monday afternoon is expected to make a full recovery, Lt. Roy Hodsdon of the Mexico Police Department said Tuesday. Hodsdon said that according to preliminary reports, Daren Vachon, 15, was riding his bike west on Route 2 around 3 p.m. […]
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Teen injured in tractor-trailer, bicycle accident
MEXICO — A 15-year-old Peru boy was injured Monday afternoon when his bicycle and a tractor-trailer collided on Route 2, Lt. Roy Hodsdon of the Mexico Police Department said. Hodsdon said the names of those involved would not be released until the preliminary investigation is finished. The tractor-trailer driver was headed west at around 3 […]
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Norway Library reading celebration NORWAY — The Norway Memorial Library will have their Summer Reading Celebration from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15. Children who have been reading this summer and those who participated in the Wednesday Adventures classes are all welcome to attend. Those who have reached their goal will receive a certificate […]
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Librarians to lead storytelling, craft event at Mexico Public Library
MEXICO — Two former librarians, one retired and the other currently teaching, will be hosting a storytelling and craft hour at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the Mexico Public Library as a part of their Terrific Tuesday’s program. Brenda Sassi, a former librarian and current volunteer with Holy Savior School, will be teaming up […]
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Summer carnival returns to Mexico after long hiatus
MEXICO — The Mexico Firefighter Relief Association is sponsoring a four-day carnival behind the Fire Department and Town Hall for the first time in nearly 30 years, fire Chief Gary Wentzell said. The carnival, which began Thursday, will continue from 1 to 10 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Kavanaugh Amusements, a company […]
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Reunion for Keen descendants SUMNER — Meet and greet the descendants of John and Martha Keen. All Keenes are invited to the 88th annual reunion at A Wrinkle in Thyme Farm from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11. Potluck lunch is at noon. The group will move to the pond at 3 p.m. […]
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Frogtown puppeteers to appear at summer reading celebration
MEXICO — As part of their summer programs for kids, the Mexico Public Library will host a very special program at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19, at the Calvin Lyons Hall, next door to the library. A donation box will be available to help defray the cost of the show. The End-of-Summer-Reading Celebration will feature special […]