MEXICO – The Police Department responded to 56 incidents over the last week. Among the incidents were the following: Theft * A Wal-Mart employee reported at 7:11 p.m. June 12 that an unknown male was in the store, stealing cans of air off the shelves and huffing them. The employee said that the male would […]
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Military notes
PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. — Marine Corps Pvt. Jeremy S. Briggs, a 2012 graduate of Dirigo High School, Dixfield, and Marine Corps Pvt. Justin C. Roy, a 2012 graduate of Mountain Valley High School, Mexico, earned the title of United States Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot. For 13 weeks, Briggs […]
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River Riders spaghetti supper ANDOVER — The Ellis River Riders will hold an all-you-can-eat spaghetti and meatballs buffet at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at their show grounds on Airport Road. Meal includes bread, salad, dessert and beverage. Cost is $10. Serving until sold out. For more information visit www.ellisriverriders.com or call 392-2381. Stephens High […]
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Christopher R. Chadwick
1990 – 2013 LEWISTON —Christopher R. Chadwick, 23, of Chase Avenue in Mexico, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 6, at Central Maine Medical Center. He was born in Ithaca, N.Y. on Jan. 18, 1990, a son of Robert G. and Laurie (Crapo) Chadwick.Chris attended schools in Ithaca, N.Y. He was employed with McDonalds, Hannaford, […]
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Summer Reading Race at FPL FARMINGTON — The Summer Reading Race at Farmington Public Library will begin June 14, and end Aug. 3. Read books and win prizes. The program is open to children of all ages, readers and listeners. There will be prizes as incentives to keep reading. Devaney Doak & Garrett Booksellers, Narrow […]
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Mexico summer reading program begins sign-ups on June 10
MEXICO — “Read Like a Wild Thing!” is the theme for this year’s children’s summer reading program at the Mexico Public Library. The program will run from June 24 until Aug. 19. The library will offer the program and reading incentives to readers ages 2-14. Readers ages 2-5 will receive a prize for every two […]
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Mexico woman receives autographed photo, letter from favorite author
MEXICO — Beverly Dunham, 81, has read more than 50 books written by acclaimed California author Danielle Steel and considers herself one of Steel’s biggest fans. Dunham found her dedication to Steel’s books paying off recently after she received a package in the mail from San Francisco with the name “Danielle Steel” written on the […]
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Law Enforcement Torch Run to pass through Rumford, Mexico and Dixfield
RUMFORD — The annual Special Olympics Maine Law Enforcement Torch Run will be held at 6 a.m. Thursday, June 6, with officers from Rumford, Mexico, Dixfield and the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office running from Rumford to Dixfield. Rumford police Chief Stacy Carter said Sgt. Doug Maifeld, who is also team leader for the event, will […]
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Mexico police log
MEXICO — The Mexico Police Department responded to 41 incidents over the last week. Among the incidents are the following: Burglaries: * An employee of Ta-Dah Hair Salon on Main Street reported at 10:15 a.m. June 3 that some time during the previous night, someone forcibly entered their store and stole an undisclosed amount of […]