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State confirms Rumford paper mill employee died from COVID-19

by Sun Journal staff report September 22, 2020September 23, 2020

The state reported an outbreak of 16 cases at the ND paper mill in Rumford last week.

Canal and Lowell streets closing Wednesday and Thursday for paving.

Teachers and administrators are thinking outside the box, while students are making the best of learning amid a pandemic.

On Tuesday, four had tested positive at the ND paper mill in Rumford for the coronavirus, and 12 more were added Thursday.

The project, which will include a picnic table area, a larger parking lot and green space, is expected to be completed this fall.

A student at Mountain Valley High School in Rumford has tested positive, according to Superintendent Deb Alden.

As a precaution, all of the mill’s employees are being tested for the coronavirus.

This year’s fundraiser will be unlike previous years’ events as Connie Venskus treks the streets of Rumford, instead of Boston.

Franklyn MacDonald reenacts climb made by rescuers in Twin Towers.

Motorcycle Riders of Maine found Annette Pratt guilty of celebrating without a ride.