MEXICO — Residents could see lower taxes because of an unexpected windfall of nearly $705,000 to the town. Town Manager John Madigan told selectmen at their meeting Tuesday night that the town received the money from the Maine State Retirement Association because the town’s account was closed out. “This is very timely, perfect timing, because […]

MEXICO — Confusion over the length of a contract between Byron and Mexico for fire protection Tuesday night led to the need for one more meeting between selectmen from both towns. Following discussion of nearly an hour, the Mexico and Byron selectmen agreed to meet on April 12 to try to sign a 15-year agreement […]

MEXICO — One teen and eight adults shared ideas on Wednesday afternoon about the proposed creation of a youth action network to grow constructive activities locally for teens. Undaunted by the lack of participation by more youth after two meetings, organizers Rebecca Skibitsky of Dixfield and Cindrie Cormier of Rumford will take their idea to […]

MEXICO — Nomination papers for two seats on the Board of Selectmen and for the position of town clerk/treasurer are available at the town office from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting Friday. The terms of Selectmen Barbara Laramee and Peter Merrill end in June. Laramee, who has served as chairman of the board for […]

MEXICO — Two local women are using the social networking site Facebook to reach River Valley area teens and help them pioneer their own youth-centered organization at the Mexico Recreation Center. Rebecca Skibitsky of Dixfield and Cindrie Cormier of Rumford said Wednesday that they’d also like to help the teens start a performing arts business […]

MEXICO — The Budget Committee and selectmen began deliberations on a 2011-12 municipal budget Wednesday night with an overview by Town Manager John Madigan. Before any changes are made, he said the current year’s $2.6 million budget could rise by nearly $300,000, largely due to the first year’s payment on a road bond. But, he […]