MEXICO — A flash flood eroded a part of Oakdale Country Club Wednesday, ripped down at least one tree and plunged through woods. The deluge deposited large cobblestones, mud and woody debris in backyards along Highland Terrace and Route 2 before crossing WOXO-FM Radio’s property and overflowing onto Route 2. A river of mud and […]
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Mexico police log
MEXICO — Police Chief James Theriault reminded residents Wednesday morning that it is illegal to set off fireworks in town. “We’ve gotten a lot of complaints lately about fireworks going off,” he said. “We will start issuing summonses to people who don’t abide by it.” His department responded to 71 incidents over the last week […]
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Selectmen sell Osgood Avenue building for $1
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen voted 3-1 Tuesday to sell an apartment complex on Osgood Avenue to a local reverend for $1 so he can restore it. The building was originally set to be demolished, and the Board of Selectmen were discussing bids for the demolition when the Rev. Carl Cutting of Roxbury Road […]
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Girl Scouts plan ‘It’s Your Story’ program
RUMFORD — Girl Scouts of Maine will offer “It’s Your Story – Tell It! Series” in the Rumford/Mexico area. The four-week program is free and open to all girls who are entering grades 4-6 and will be held mornings once a week in July. Whether girls want to lead a rock band or win a […]
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University College at Rumford/Mexico welcomes goal discussions
MEXICO — Although the UMS fall semester is still a few months away, college professionals recommend that people thinking about entering the university prepare as early as possible. Career considerations, financial aid application and placement testing typically take more time and attention than people may realize. University College at Rumford/Mexico encourages potential students to contact […]
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Selectmen, Budget Committee to meet, discuss defeated budget
MEXICO — Selectmen decided Tuesday to meet with the Budget Committee next month to discuss the budget recently defeated by voters. The meetings will be from 6 to 8 p.m. July 9 and 10 During the town’s secret ballot referendum on June 11, residents rejected all but two of the 17 warrant articles, including a […]
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Patrick Miller
CASPER, Wyo. — On June 22, Pat Miller left our life and embraced God at Casper Hospital, with his brother, Jim and wife, Pam, caring for him. He was a resident of Holladay, Utah, for the past 39 years, where he lived a life full of gratitude and service bringing more meaning, purpose, love, laughter, […]
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Mexico High Class of 1949 MEXICO — The Mexico High School Class of 1949 will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, at Dick’s Restaurant. Members and friends are invited. Country Trio plays June 27 MEXICO — The Country Trio Band will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at the […]
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Church briefs
Topic: Theology of poverty LEWISTON — Calvary United Methodist Church will continue its exploration to “the ends of the earth” Sunday, June 23, with special presenters Nancy and Mina Craig who will offer a consideration of the theology of poverty. All are invited to attend the 10:30 a.m. service and to stay for fellowship afterward. […]