Elks holding supper for vets RUMFORD — The Rumford Lodge of Elks 862 on 60 River St. will host a Veterans Supper from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30. All vets eat for free. The cost of the meal is $7. Menu will consist of ham, potatoes, veggies and dessert. Take outs available. For […]
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Selectmen discuss budget, consolidation with RSU superintendent
MEXICO — RSU 10 Superintendent Tom Ward told selectmen Tuesday night that declining local property values mean there may be more state funds for the district. He said the cost of education has steadily increased, but Mexico may be in luck due to a decrease in property valuation for 2012-13. “With Mexico’s property valuation decreasing […]
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USM program on street dust PORTLAND — The University of Southern Maine and Cornerstones of Science announce the final installment of the Fall 2012 Science Cafes in the Atrium series held at Portland Public Library, Monument Square, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29. Professor of chemistry Lucille Benedict will discuss “Street Dust’s Dirty […]
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Sunday School students donate to Heifer International
MEXICO — Once each month, the Sunday School children at the Mexico Congregational Church, United Church of Christ (the “Green Church”) collect a “noisy offering” during the Sunday morning worship service. The funds accumulated from pocket change dropped into tin cans have gone into a special account for the purpose of purchasing animals through Heifer […]
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Special Olympics Maine sending athletes to Korea
MEXICO — To say that Tanya Scott and Kala Emery are excited is an understatement. The athletes were recently chosen to represent Maine and the nation on Team USA from Jan. 29 through Feb. 5 at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Scott, of Mexico, is a member of Emma’s Happy […]
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Mexico police log
MEXICO — The Police Department has received 26 complaints over the last week. Among them were the following: * At 9:20 a.m. Nov. 19, police responded to Meroby Elementary School after the staff discovered an Eton TXL 50cc four-wheeler on the property. According to the school, the four-wheeler had been on the property for three […]
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Stephens High Class of 1954 MEXICO — Stephens High Class of 1954 will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 22, at Dick’s Place at 11:30 a.m. Classmates and guests welcome. Sportsman’s Club meeting Nov. 26 DIXFIELD — Webb River Sportsman’s Club on Canton Point Road will have their next meeting and supper on Monday, Nov. 26. Supper […]
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Mexico police log
MEXICO — The Police Department responded to 42 complaints over the past week. Among the complaints were the following: * A Swett Avenue resident reported at 12:50 a.m. Nov. 16 that sometime between 6 p.m. and midnight someone entered her unlocked vehicle and stole her wallet that contained credit cards and personal property. There are […]
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Construction site flagger run over in Mexico
MEXICO — A construction site flagger from Dixfield was listed in critical condition at a Portland hospital Friday night with injuries after being run over on Route 2 near the Toll Bridge, police Lt. Roy Hodsdon said. Alan Smith, 45, was standing in the road directing traffic at the bridge construction site at about 2:20 […]