RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen reappointed Tom Bourret as General Assistance clerk Thursday. He was named to the post about one year ago, and board Chairman said Jeff Sterling said Bourret’s performance has “gone exceedingly well.” When Bourret took the job, General Assistance appointments were cut back to two days a week, resulting in less […]
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We apologize for the delay
Due to an equipment failure, the Sun Journal’s production was significantly delayed overnight Wednesday and many Thursday morning papers were late. If you experienced a later than usual delivery, it was not the fault of your carrier. We apologize for that delay.
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Day of pampering offered to women veterans
RUMFORD — Women who have served or are serving in the military will be honored and pampered by Napoleon Ouellette American Legion Post 24 on Saturday, Nov. 19. The event begins at 9:30 a.m at the American Legion hall at 184 Congress St. It’s the fourth time Post 24 has held the event. Joy Bordeau, […]
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Gaudet named Mexico town manager
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 Tuesday night to approve board member Jack Gaudet as the next town manager. He takes over for John Madigan, who has served as manager of Mexico and Rumford for the past two years. Madigan announced in April that he would retire in June to pursue election to Maine […]
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Rumford police log
• Nov. 14, 8:23 a.m.: Report of a burglary and theft at a Hancock Street business. Sometime overnight, a person or persons entered the building and stole cash from the business. Sgt. Doug Maifeld is investigating. • Nov. 14, 1:39 a.m.: Nathan Blodgett, 18, of Rumford was arrested on a charge of violation of conditions […]
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Red Cross goal
FRYEBURG — A story about the American Red Cross on Page C1 on Sunday should have reported that the organization made a pledge to reduce the number of deaths and injuries caused by home fires by 25 percent over five years. It was an editing error.
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Presidential campaign topic of Great Falls Forum
LEWISTON — The Great Falls Forum on Thursday, Nov. 17, will feature Bates College rhetoric professor Stephanie Kelley-Romano with a presentation titled “Post-Election Reflection: What Happened and Why.” The program will take place from noon to 1 p.m. at the Lewiston Public Library. Kelley-Romano, along with students from her Presidential Campaign Rhetoric class at Bates, […]
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Regional agenda
Monday Bethel: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Casco: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Casco Community Center Dixfield: Selectmen, 5:30 p.m., Ludden Memorial Library Livermore Falls: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Rumford: Park Commission, 5 p.m., Hosmer Field Sumner: Fire Department Auxiliary, 6 p.m., Town Office Tuesday Buckfield: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., […]
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Rep. Pickett to serve another term
DIXFIELD — State Rep. Richard Pickett, R-Dixfield, will serve another term in House District 116, after defeating challenger and former Rep. Sheryl Briggs, D-Mexico, on Tuesday. The vote was 2,620 to 2,100. Pickett carried four of the five towns in the district: Dixfield, 831-439; Peru, 554-397; Canton, 314-206; and Hartford, 455-182. Briggs won Mexico, 876-466. […]