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Posted inMaine, News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford board to consider who shovels out fire hydrants
Town Manager George O’Keefe recommends ending the Jan. 8, 1915, agreement between the Rumford Falls Village Corp. and the Rumford and Mexico Water Districts.
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Posted inNews
Hobbit-themed Brunswick restaurant offers sneak peek
The countdown for the Tolkien-themed restaurant is finally here, and the owners are giving prospective customers a peek at what to expect.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Poland man arrested after leading Windham police on chase
The 19-year-old man led officers on a chase through town and attempted to ditch his car in the woods, police said.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Maine will join other states in casting Electoral College votes Tuesday
Maine’s 4 electors will meet at the State House to cast ballots for president and vice president.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Republicans look to defund Maine’s new paid leave program
An emergency bill from Rep. Joshua Morris, R-Turner, to eliminate a new payroll tax faces an uphill battle in the Legislature, where Democrats hold majorities in both chambers.
Posted inNation / World
Drone sightings keep happening in New Jersey. Here’s what we know.
Witnesses have reported seeing the unmanned aircrafts for weeks, including near a military research and manufacturing facility and over Trump’s golf course.
Posted inNation / World
Death toll in Gaza from Israel-Hamas war tops 45,000, Palestinians say
The U.S., Qatar and Egypt have renewed their efforts to broker a ceasefire deal in recent days.
Posted inMaine, News
Monmouth man, 28, dies Sunday in Winthrop automobile crash
Justin Mason was killed Sunday afternoon on U.S. Route 202, police said.