MEXICO — Four men were arrested late Thursday after a year-long investigation during which undercover drug agents bought cocaine from them 10 times, according to Maine Public Safety spokesman Stephen McCausland. Police charged Wayne Sinclair, 53, of Mexico with two counts of unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs; Daniel Allen, 53, of Mexico with three counts […]
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James A. Cantelo
WEST PARIS — James A. Cantelo, 68, died Wednesday, Jan. 23, at the Ledgeview Living Center. He was born in Rumford, Aug. 8, 1944, a son of Nelson and Lena Mary (Chayer) Cantelo. He attended Rumford schools. He owned and operated Jim’s Carpet Barn in Mexico for many years until his retirement. Jim was a […]
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Mexico police log
MEXICO – The Police Department responded to 37 incidents over the past week. Among them were the following: Thefts * A Dix Avenue resident reported at 6:45 p.m. Jan. 22 that between 4 and 6 p.m. that day someone entered her house and stole an undisclosed amount of prescription medication. Police have a suspect. * […]
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Mexico selectmen seek information on fitness center plan
MEXICO – The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted Tuesday evening to table further discussion on the possibility of reopening the Mexico Fitness Center until resident Rich Vitale can answer questions at a board meeting. Vitale, who is attempting to reopen the fitness center after it was shut down on Oct. 23, 2012, was scheduled to […]
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Anderson — Carrier
Kendra Anderson and Brian Carrier MEXICO — Bentley Carrier of Mexico would like to proudly announce the engagement of his mom and dad, Kendra Anderson of Dixfield and Brian J. Carrier of Mexico. The wedding will be held on Sept. 21.
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Blanch V. Martin
1925 – 2013 RUMFORD — Blanch V. Martin, 87, of Swift River Road, Mexico, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 13, at Rumford Hospital. She was born in Gafney, S.C., on March 30, 1925, a daughter of Roberta Hayes. Blanch was employed as a seamstress with Raleigh Manufacturing Co. in Baltimore, Md. She was one of […]
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Georgette ‘Bea’ Buckingham
LEWISTON — Georgette “Bea” Buckingham, 60, died Saturday, Jan. 12, at Central Maine Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was a graduate of Mexico High School. She enjoyed going to the beach, her pets, spending time with her family, music and dancing. Survivors include her mom, Pauline Buckingham of Mexico; daughters, Tara Eustis […]
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Library to start reading incentive program
MEXICO — The Mexico Public Library is getting ready to host a fun-filled winter incentive reading program for the whole family. Chill Out & Read! will begin Monday, Jan. 28, and will run through Thursday, Feb. 28. The following is how the program will work for kids ages 2-12: For every book that a reader […]
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River Valley Recreation Center continues to grow, sets sight on new programs
MEXICO — Before Wayne Sevigny became director of the River Valley Recreation Center two years ago, the building was used primarily for roller skating and not much else. Now, hundreds of children from several towns in the region have been given the opportunity to play sports year-round. Sevigny, who runs the center with the help […]