RUMFORD — The Mexico and Rumford Boards of Selectmen spent an hour Thursday evening discussing options for replacing outgoing Town Manager John Madigan. While no decision was made, selectmen agreed that “constructive dialog” was shared during the session. The towns have been sharing Madigan as manager for more than two years, but he is retiring and […]
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Cigarette ashes sparked fire at Rumford condos
RUMFORD — State fire investigator Dan Young said cigarette ashes discarded in an outdoor planter sparked a fire that damaged seven condos Wednesday morning at Madison Condominiums on Route 2. Young, from the Office of the State Fire Marshal, said a tenant from Unit 4 and a couple of guests were smoking on the back […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: * Donald Casemore, 51, of Otisfield, 6:53 p.m., July 6 in Otisfield, fugitive from justice, Maine State Police. * Andrew Emerson, 18, of Waterford, domestic violence assault and reckless conduct, 8:20 a.m., July 6 in Waterford, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Michael […]
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Rumford police log
RUMFORD — Among the calls answered by the Police Department recently were: * June 19, 12:13 p.m.: Cody Magoon, 24, of Mexico, arrested by Patrolman Lawrence Briggs on a charge of operating after license suspended or revoked. Magoon was released on $600 unsecured bail and is scheduled to appear at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 8 in […]
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No injuries reported in fire at Madison Condominiums in Rumford
RUMFORD — Nine people were displaced in an early-morning fire Wednesday that heavily damaged seven units at Madison Condominiums on Route 2, according to Lt. Keith Bickford of the Rumford Fire Department. No injuries were reported. Rumford Fire Department Lt. Keith Bickford said officials were investigating the cause of the blaze. Officials said the fire was reported shortly […]
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Police: Mass shooting rumor kept people from Rumford fireworks
RUMFORD — A rumor that a mass shooting would take place at the River Valley Fourth of July celebration Monday night drove up to 100 people from the Hosmer Field complex before the fireworks display, police said Tuesday. Sgt. Tracey Higley said that on the night of July 3 “an officer from another jurisdiction felt that […]
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Man suspected of scam in name of Wounded Warrior Project
RUMFORD — Police said they are investigating someone suspected of scamming money in the name of the Wounded Warrior Project during the River Valley Fourth of July festival Monday at Hosmer Field. Rumford Police Sgt. Tracey Higley said Tuesday that the suspect has not been charged. He said Cpl. Lawrence Winson and Officer Brad Gallant have […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: * Jesse Arsenault, 29, of Peru, two charges, failure to pay fines, 11:35 p.m., July 1 in Peru, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Kenneth Boyle, 50, of Rumford, failure to pay fines, 3:56 a.m., July 3 in Rumford, Rumford Police Department. * […]
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Hope Association sets annual garage sale
RUMFORD — The Hope Association will hold its annual garage sale weekdays, July 11 to 22, on the Hancock Street side of its building, employee Tammy Roberts said Friday afternoon. The location and time were changed because of renovations to its What Not Shop, a thrift store that offers secondhand items at reduced prices, in […]
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River Valley Fourth of July celebration
River Valley Fourth of July celebration