When those overpaid athletes kneel in front of the flag when the national anthem is being played, they are being disrespectful. We should line up all war amputees in front of them and say “this is what we did for you, and that is what you do for us.” They should be ashamed. Reggie Arsenault, […]
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Mexico dedicates town report to Myrtle Milledge
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Tuesday to dedicate the town report to their newest Boston Post cane recipient, Myrtle Milledge. Milledge, who turned 100 in December, was presented the Boston Post cane, a plaque and flowers by town officials on Feb. 26 at the Rumford Community Home, where she now resides. When the […]
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Med-Care budget to hold steady
MEXICO — Med-Care Ambulance will keep its budget at $24 per capita, Selectman Reggie Arsenault told the Board of Selectmen at its Dec. 15 meeting. Arsenault, who represents Mexico on the Med-Care Board, said that after two budget meetings, the Med-Care budget was passed on Dec. 9. “The revenue stream on the paying part is showing […]
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Med-Care Ambulance call volume up significantly
MEXICO — Med-Care Ambulance Service Board members learned Wednesday night that Med-Care’s call volume has dramatically increased so far this year. That was great to hear, Board President Steve Brown said. “January was an all-time record for us, and then March broke the all-time record again,” he said. “That’s encouraging from a business standpoint.” The […]
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Mexico Planning Board discusses quorum requirements
MEXICO — The Planning Board attempted to determine the proper number of members necessary to reach a quorum during Thursday evening’s meeting at the Town Office. The discussion began after Planning Board Chairman Dan Casey brought up that two of the members, Joe Derouche and Joe Patenaude, have not showed up to a meeting for […]
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Mexico Planning Board considers splitting Public Safety budget
MEXICO — The Planning Board agreed Thursday evening to ask Town Manager John Madigan if it should begin amending the referendum town meeting ordinance to split the Public Safety budget into police and fire department budgets. The issue was brought up at the Sept. 23 selectmen meeting after fire Chief Gary Wentzell said some people […]
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Curfew ordinance on Mexico board agenda
MEXICO — The Planning Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, in the Town Office conference room to continue discussion on a curfew ordinance for youths. The issue was brought before the board by Chairman Dan Casey. At its meeting last month, the board agreed to take the first steps in implementing a […]
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R. Arsenault: Champion of working men
In a letter to the editor (Oct. 6), Rep. Gary Knight accused Sen. John Patrick of making various ridiculous statements, given that Patrick is known for being one of the hardest campaigners in the whole state of Maine. Knight also forgot to mention that he is the Republican Senate candidate’s treasurer. Shame on Knight for […]
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Mexico board to draft curfew ordinance
MEXICO — The Planning Board agreed Thursday evening to draft an ordinance prohibiting youths from being alone on the streets late at night. Chairman Dan Casey said he placed the item on the agenda so the board could discuss whether it was a good idea. Member Reggie Arsenault said he liked the idea and ran […]
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Mexico board agrees to put road funding matter before town meeting voters
MEXICO — Selectmen voted 3-2 at Tuesday night’s special meeting to put an article on the June 10 annual town meeting warrant to finish paving work. Chairman Richie Philbrick said Wednesday that the board voted to take money out of the capital account so taxes and the tax rate won’t increase. He said the capital […]