The politicians of both parties have it wrong — tax breaks do not make for a strong economy, nor do they create jobs. If they did, we all would be working now. Companies like free money, as do we all. We must question: Will companies spend more to create more jobs, or will they keep […]
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University College at Rumford/Mexico announces open registration
MEXICO — Registration for the University of Maine System spring semester has begun at University College in Rumford/Mexico. Spring semester courses begin in January. Each semester, the College Center at Rumford/Mexico offers local access to hundreds of courses from the seven universities of the UMS. Courses are taught by faculty on-site, online, and via interactive […]
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Pageant, Christmas events at ‘Green Church’
MEXICO — The Women’s Fellowship of the Mexico Congregational Church, UCC (the “Green Church”) held their annual Christmas banquet and party on Dec. 13. A roast pork dinner was served, followed by games and the singing of Christmas carols. On Sunday, Dec. 18, the Sunday School will present a nativity pageant during the 10 a.m. […]
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Class of 1948 MEXICO — The Mexico High School Class of 1948 will meet for their monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the Mexico Chicken Coop. Winter concert BETHEL — The 14th annual Telstar Music Department Winter Concert will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, in the Helen Berry Auditorium […]
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Cards for soldiers BETHESDA, Md. — Send a wounded soldier a Christmas card. When filling out Christmas cards this year, take one card, or more, and send to: A Recovering American Soldier, c/o Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, 8901 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Md., 20889-5600. This is a small way to say thank you to […]
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CMCC holding registration night for Oxford County students
MEXICO — Registration Night will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, for current and prospective students who are interested in taking classes in Oxford County or at the campus in Auburn. College staff will be on hand to discuss classes offered, degree programs, financial aid and scholarship availability. The session will […]
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Mexico’s Region 9 board meets in closed session
MEXICO — The Region 9 board met in a series of closed-door sessions Wednesday night for a total of 60 minutes. At the end of the final session, no action was taken, and director Brenda Gammon said no action would be taken at a future meeting. The board met first with Tom Trenholm, the vocational […]
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Mexico Math Night adds up to fun
MEXICO — Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles gathered around their little ones Thursday night to watch their youngsters learn how much fun math can be. It was the second year for Math Night at Meroby Elementary School and nearly 200 family members and youngsters turned out to have fun playing games that involved numbers. “This […]