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Mexico employees speak out against merger

MEXICO — Shortly after their workday ended Wednesday, nearly every town employee showed up at the town hall to express concerns about their jobs, the town losing its identity and being “swallowed up” by a larger town — fears brought on by continuing merger talks with Rumford. The gathering was called for and attended by the […]

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Rumford Eagles Valentine’s dance RUMFORD — The Rumford Eagles Auxiliary will have a Valentine’s Day Dance from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Feb. 14, in the Social Room. Music will be provided by Backlash. All proceeds go to the Heart & Vascular Center at CMMC, through the Max Bear heart fund which is an Eagles […]

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Mexico board to ask RSU 10 to take 10 percent cut

MEXICO — In an attempt to reduce taxes, the Board of Selectmen will send a letter to Regional School Unit 10 Superintendent Craig King and the school board asking them to cut the 2015-16 budget by 10 percent. On Monday, selectmen approved the letter, prepared by Town Manager John Madigan. At the previous meeting, the […]

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Rumford Area Quilters to meet RUMFORD — RAQ (Rumford Area Quilters) will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Rumford United Methodist Church, Linnell Street. All area quilters are invited. A demonstration is planned on how to cut large pieces of fabric as well as more information on the Jellyroll Challenge. The next […]

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This week’s agenda

Tuesday Dixfield: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Jay: Planning Board, 6 p.m., Town Office Livermore Falls: RSU 73 Board of Directors, 6 p.m., Cedar Street Central Office Mexico: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Sumner: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Rumford: Charter Committee, 6 p.m., Municipal Building Wednesday Bethel: Tri-Town Solid Waste, 9 a.m., Town Office […]

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Mexico selectmen to review animal control ordinance

MEXICO — A revised draft of the animal control ordinance will be discussed at Tuesday evening’s Board of Selectmen meeting. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Town Office. The Planning Board has been revising the ordinance since July 2014, after Animal Control Officer Anne Simmons-Edmunds suggested changes. Much of the […]

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Register for snow tubing trip HARRISON — Harrison Parks and Rec. is hosting a trip to the Seacoast Adventure Park in Windham for Harrison and Waterford children in grades 2 and up during school vacation week on Wednesday, Feb. 18. The bus leaves the Harrison Town Office parking lot at 12:15 and returns at 4:15. […]

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Mexico police log

The Police Department responded to 39 incidents in the past week, including the following: * A Main Street resident said that while she was in the bathroom at 5:55 p.m. on Feb. 1, someone entered her apartment. Police Chief Roy Hodsdon said police checked the premises and found no intruder. * At 5:26 p.m. on […]

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Mexico High School Class of 1948 MEXICO — Mexico High School Class of 1948 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Dick’s Restaurant, Maine Street. Classmates and friends are welcome. For more information, call 364-2717. Stephens High School Class of 1951 MEXICO — Stephens High School Class of 1951 will hold their February […]