MEXICO — A kerosene space heater left too close to combustible materials in the basement of a vacant Cross Street house late Thursday morning caused the wooden stairs to catch fire, Mexico fire Deputy Chief Richard Jones said. Damage was “very minimal,” Jones said. There were no injuries. At 10:30 a.m., Mexico and Rumford firefighters, […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: Devon Lorrain, 22, Farmington, failure to pay fines, fees, Dec. 31, $420 cash bail, court appearance Jan. 24, Farmington Police Department. Roger Bolduc, 51, Farmington, domestic terrorizing, Dec. 31, $250 cash bail, court appearance Jan. 24, Farmington Police Department. Nathan Belcher, 35, […]
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Craft, social was held in Carthage CARTHAGE — A free craft and social event for everyone was held Dec. 8 at the Carthage Town Office building. Many children came out to enjoy decorating sleds, color pages, bowling and puzzles. Also the children received goodie bags and a toy that was donated by McDonald’s of Rumford. Everyone […]
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Mexico police log
MEXICO – The Police Department responded to 34 complaints in the past week. They include the following: * At 11:03 p.m. Dec. 26, police arrested Daniel Bordeau, 25, of Rumford after he fled from police and crashed his car into a snowbank. According to Lt. Roy Hodsdon, officer Daniel Carrier noticed Bordeau drive by at […]
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Lee J. Walker Sr.
TOGUS — Lee J. Walker Sr., 63, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, at the VA Hospice House. He was a resident of Chase Avenue in Mexico. He was born in Rumford, Aug. 24, 1949, a son of Mary Walker. He attended Mexico schools. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam era. He worked […]
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Police respond to standoff in Mexico
Witnesses say police are on the scene of a standoff at a home in Mexico and have shut down Route 17. State police are stationed outside a home on Brown Street, next to St. Theresa’s Church. One witness said police are parked in the church parking lot and have lights trained on the home next […]
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Standoff ends peacefully in Mexico
MEXICO — An hour-and-a-half long standoff ended peacefully in Mexico late Tuesday night after police talked two men out of the stranger’s house they were holed up in. Troy Blanchard, 23, of Mexico, was charged with violating bail conditions, criminal trespassing and terrorizing. His friend, Damen Korhonen, 21, of Canton, was charged with criminal trespassing […]
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New Year’s party at Eagles RUMFORD — The Rumford Eagles will hold a New Year’s party in the club’s function hall, with entertainment by Borderline Express. Doors open at 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31,with the band playing from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. There will be party favors and a light meal after the first […]
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William R. Bisson
1953 – 2012 MEXICO — William R. “Bill” Bisson, 59, of Summit Street, Mexico, passed away Thursday, Dec. 27, at his residence, following a long illness. He was born in Rumford, May 20, 1953, a son of Edwin F. and Anne Marie (DesRoches) Bisson. Bill was educated in Mexico schools and was a graduate of […]
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Irene M. Newell
1923 – 2012 RUMFORD — Another angel has been called home. Irene M. Newell, 89, of Riverside Park Road, Mexico, passed away on Friday, Dec. 28, at Rumford Hospital, following a brief illness, with loving family at her side. She was born in Rumford, Feb. 22, 1923, a daughter of Lawrence and Rose (Arsenault) McPhee. […]