RUMFORD — The town is considering establishing its own emergency notification system. Town Manager George O’Keefe said, “We’ve been looking at notification systems prior to the (Dec. 10) incident with the brown snow at the mill. That certainly made it quite clear that this was something that we needed to consider on a broader level.” […]
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Posted inLocal News, Maine, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Bank donates $25K to Black Mountain of Maine’s capital campaign
RUMFORD — Black Mountain of Maine recently received a $25,000 contribution from Franklin Savings Bank towards their capital campaign. “Their support will help us expand our snowmaking capacity, ensuring better coverage and earlier openings for seasons to come,” noted a Black Mountain spokesman. “This gift doesn’t just benefit the mountain — it helps our entire […]
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Posted inLocal News, Maine, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Peru moves into new highway garage
Fire destroyed the original building two years ago.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine
People look for luck ice fishing on Brettun’s Pond
Three people were seen ice fishing Sunday afternoon, Jan. 5, near the boat launch at Brettun’s Pond in Livermore.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine
Local artist Lyell Castonguay shares his art journey
Block print artist Lyell Castonguay is from Livermore Falls.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston School Committee members walk out in protest over procedural vote for chairperson
Following Monday’s vote to appoint a new chairperson for the year, members Janet Beaudoin, Craig Charpentier, Donna Gallant and Meghan Hird walked out in protest over Chairwoman Megan Parks’ handling of the procedural rules.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man charged with dealing crack and having gun illegally
A grand jury indicts Jose F. Mota Jr. on five felonies.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Franklin County makes history with five commissioners representing about 30,000 people
Gov. Janet Mills swore in the commissioners on Tuesday at the Franklin County Courthouse.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News, Politics
Susan Collins officially named chair of powerful Senate committee
Maine’s senior senator now leads the Senate Appropriations Committee, which oversees spending decisions.
