DIXFIELD — Work began this week on the replacement of the Webb River Bridge that connects Mexico and Dixfield along Route 2. By the end of the summer, the new bridge should be in place. Phil Pinkham, Maine Department of Transportation resident engineer for the project, said a temporary bridge to handle traffic during construction […]
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Five seeking two selectmen’s seats in Mexico
MEXICO — The race for two positions on the Board of Selectmen promises to be interesting this year with five men, including several former selectmen, vying for one of the seats. Returning nomination papers by Friday’s deadline were former Selectman Arthur Bordeau; former Selectman George Byam; Randy Campbell, a current member of the Region 9 […]
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Mexico firefighters launch campaign to raise $10K for rescue six-wheeler
MEXICO — Saturday’s warm spring day brought area drivers out in droves to get their vehicles washed at the Mexico Fire Department. The car wash is the first of many planned as fundraisers by the Mexico Firefighters Relief Association to raise $10,000 to buy a Polaris six-wheel, all-terrain vehicle to assist the department with backcountry […]
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Info session set on Smart Meters
MEXICO — A special public informational session was tentatively set for May 24 to provide residents with a chance to discuss the soon-to-be installed so-called Smart Meters. Selectmen at their regular board meeting Tuesday night learned that Central Maine Power Co. plans to begin installing the new meters that measure electricity usage at Mexico homes […]
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River Valley Easter Egg Hunt attracts more than 200 kids
MEXICO — More than 200 children participating in Saturday’s River Valley area Easter Egg Hunt found and exchanged plastic eggs for pails of toys donated by area businesses. Heavy rain held off until just after the 9 a.m. hunt for 125 eggs by children ages 6 and under in the parking and gazebo area behind […]
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Yellow ribbons to honor local soldiers
MEXICO — This year’s Memorial Day service at the Mexico Greens will feature a new addition to the park: 19 plywood yellow ribbons, each with the name of a current serviceperson from the River Valley. The project, organized by Rep. Sheryl Briggs, D-Mexico, with the assistance of Gloria Patneaude and Tricia Thurston of the Rumford […]
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Proposed Mexico budget rises on debt payment
MEXICO — Selectmen and Budget Committee members hammered out a proposed 2011-12 municipal budget Thursday night, settling on a nearly 9 percent increase over current spending. The budget came in at $2.8 million. This fiscal year’s is $2.6 million. Almost the entire increase is because of a large bond payment due this year on the […]
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Mexico, Byron agree to fire coverage
MEXICO — Selectmen from Mexico and Byron agreed on a 15-year deal Tuesday night that calls for the Mexico Fire Department to provide fire coverage for Byron. The plan has been in the works for several months. Both boards believe it is a win-win situation for the towns. The agreement calls for Byron to turn […]
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Mexico man spots possible peregrine falcon
MEXICO — While catching some sun and watching birds under his friend’s feeders on Tuesday, Mark Gaudet got the thrill of his life. He believes he saw a peregrine falcon dive on a robin near where he sat on a picnic table in the yard of his friend, Steven Santos, at 43 Osgood Ave. “It […]