MEXICO — Selectmen have approved a parade by the Mexico Centennial Committee for Saturday, Aug. 25. Jennifer Blodgett, town executive secretary and bicentennial committee member, said the parade will start at 11 a.m. at the former Franklin Savings Bank on Main Street and go to the Mexico Green. After the procession, activity moves to the […]
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Spring cleanup begins Monday
MEXICO — Spring cleanup gets underway Monday and runs through May 26, Board of Selectmen Chairman Richie Philbrick said. Residents are encouraged to bring items to the transfer station, if possible. Among the rules for cleanup are: • Have everything at curbside by 6 a.m. Monday. Public Works will not make return runs. • All leaves […]
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Towns give OK to Mexico tech school budget
MEXICO — Residents of the 16 towns that send their students to the Vocational Region 9 School of Applied Technology unanimously approved a $2.18 million budget for 2018-19 on Wednesday, school administrator Brenda Gammon said Thursday. A 2018-19 adult education budget of $358,927 was also approved, 24-1. The adult education program includes vocational and enrichment […]
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Beverly Jean Mann
LEWISTON — Beverly Jean Mann, 75, born in Rumford on March 26, 1943, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 1, with her family by her side, after severe heart issues while in the amazing care of CMMC. The staff went above and beyond anyone’s expectations and we couldn’t have asked for better care. Beverly grew up in […]
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Josephine "Josie" Yarnish
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Josephine “Josie” Yarnish of Mexico was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 1, at Parish of the Holy Savior, St. Athanasius–St. John Church. Interment was at St. John’s Cemetery, followed by a reception at the Lure Restaurant. Arrangements were under the care of the Meader & Son […]
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Community cleanup day in Rumford, Mexico
RUMFORD and MEXICO — Close to 100 people gathered Sunday morning as part of a community cleanup day throughout Rumford and Mexico. Lisa Arsenault, who helped organize the event, said she was pleased with the turnout. “We had no idea what to expect,” she said. “When everyone showed up (at the Rumford Information Center parking lot), […]
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Josephine "Josie" Yarnish
RUMFORD — Josephine “Josie” Yarnish of Gleason St., Mexico, died Friday, April 27, at the Rumford Hospital. She was a resident of Gleason Street in Mexico for many years. She was born in Rumford, the daughter of William and Anne (Litvaitis) Milishousky, and graduated from Mexico High School. Josie was a homemaker and a Communicant of […]
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Michael P. Cote
MEXICO — Michael P. Cote, 64, of Mexico, a Mic-Mac Indian known as “Chief,” passed away Monday, April 9, at his home. Born Feb. 27, 1954, he was the son of Maurice and Marie Cote. He is survived by sister, Ann Cote Welch, of Rumford; three nephews, Kris and Brian Welch, David Daigle; a niece, Diane […]
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After-school program 'surviving,' but without materials or supplies
MEXICO — The after-school program in Regional School Unit 10 faces significant financial challenges, but is “surviving.” At the RSU 10 meeting Monday, Program Director for the Western Foothills Kids Association Barbara Radmore gave the board of directors an update on the struggling after-school program, which serves more than 180 low-performing students at Mountain Valley Middle […]
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Ann Barrington Tompkins
AUBURN — Ann Barrington Tomkins, 65, died Friday, April 20, at the Hospice House in Auburn. She was a resident of Main Street in Mexico. Born in Rumford on Feb. 28, 1953, she was a daughter of Walter and Jean (Gilmour) Barrington Jr. Ann was a graduate of Stephens High School, Class of 1971. She was […]