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Retired teacher self-publishes first novel

MEXICO – After spending 40 years teaching special education in RSU 10, Jan Bordeau has turned to writing fiction and self-published her first novel. Bordeau, who lives in Mexico with her husband, said she tried several times in the past to write stories but was never able to get past the first chapter. However, with […]

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Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on March 30

The River Valley Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Mexico Fire Department will sponsor the annual Easter Egg Hunt for kids ages 2 through 12 on Saturday, March 30. The Friends and Family Forever Relay For Life Team will be serving a hot breakfast the morning of the egg hunt again this year. The […]

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Raymond P. Jones

WINSLOW — Raymond Philip Jones, 68, of Winslow, passed away unexpectedly on March 18, at his home. Raymond was born in Rumford, Jan. 3, 1945, the son of Winfield Gould Jones and Helen Voter Jones. Raymond was a graduate of Mexico High School, Class of 1963, and the University of Maine, where he was a […]

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Laurette Gammon

FORT PIERCE, Fla. — Laurette (Martin) Gammon, 82, of Fort Pierce, lost her battle with cancer on March 24, at Indian River Medical Center. Laurette was born Feb. 16, 1931, in Lake Megantic, Canada, the eldest daughter of Paul and Juliette Roy. Laurette grew up in Mexico and lived in Maine until moving to Florida, […]

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Briefly

Ladies Night at Sportsman’s DIXFIELD — The Webb River Sportsman’s Club will have Ladies Night on Monday, April 1, at the Club House on the Canton Point Road. Supper will be at 6 p.m., followed by a meeting at 7. Book signing at Mexico Library MEXICO — Mexico resident Jan Bordeau will take part in […]

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Stephen Nichols

RUMFORD — Funeral services for Stephen Nichols were held Thursday, March 21, at 2 p.m., at the MEADER & SON FUNERAL HOME, 3 Franklin St., Rumford, with the Rev. Shepherd Swain officiating. Eulogy was given by Joshua Shaw and memories and reflections were shared by other family members and friends. Interment in the spring will […]

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Mexico police log

MEXICO – The Mexico Police Department responded to a report Wednesday afternoon of a window at a Main Street business being shot. Lt. Roy Hodsdon said it appeared a pellet gun was used. Damage was estimated at $500. Police have no suspects. mdaigle@sunjournal.com