RUMFORD — Fifty people at Monday night’s annual town meeting approved all eight warrant articles, including a 10-year agreement with Med-Care Ambulance. With little discussion, voters also approved articles on tax payments, the interest rate on unpaid taxes and other issues. The ambulance contract will begin June 8, 2018. Selectman James Windover made a motion to […]
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Make a deal with Poland Spring
I believe the residents of Rumford should agree to contract with Poland Spring. The Water District could receive approximately $400,000 in annual lease payments. A member of the Rumford Water Alliance said that if the Water District raised the rate to $63 per quarter, the district would receive $350,000 yearly, negating the need to accept […]
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Rumford water agreement posted for public review
RUMFORD — A group opposed to any agreement between Poland Spring Water Co. and the Rumford Water District has asked district trustees to schedule a straw vote to gauge public support. The poll is not required by law, and would not be binding. During a meeting to review a draft agreement between the district and the bottler, […]
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Charles Myles
RUMFORD — A graveside service for Charles Myles was held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 25, at St. John Cemetery. The Rev. Nathan March officiated. Military honors were rendered by the Maine Funeral Honor Guard. Services were under the care and guidance of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, 250 Penobscot St., Rumford.
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Alfred Shorey
RUMFORD — A graveside service for Alfred Shorey was held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 25, at St. John Cemetery. The Rev. Nathan March officiated. Services were under the care and guidance of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, 250 Penobscot St., Rumford.
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SeniorsPlus satellite office hours FARMINGTON — SeniorsPlus will hold office hours for its satellite office location at 218 Fairbanks Road in Farmington. Office hours for scheduled appointments will be from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Visitors will need to call 1-800-427-1241 to schedule an appointment. Walk-in hours will be held from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. […]
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Belanger clarifies his position
I am writing in response to Ed Bulger’s letter to the editor (May 27), to set the record straight. In his letter, Bulger stated that I told him that I would raise taxes for funds to replace old water infrastructure. That statement is false — I never said that. Anyone who knows me or who […]
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Say ‘no’ to Nestlé
Regarding the recent story “Rumford Water District is in ‘sound financial position’” (May 25), Rumford’s water is a precious resource that should be managed for the benefit of its residents, not handed over at a discount to a multinational corporate bottler like Nestle. Cities and towns around the country are dealing with the problems that […]
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‘Go live on purpose’ or bust
Donnie Tuttle laughs, while talking with his wife, Chris, about some of the adventures they have had while transitioning to a somewhat nomadic lifestyle. The two got rid of virtually everything they owned and moved with seven of their eight children across the country to Maine. They plan to continue moving every three months to […]
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Selling Rumford’s water
This is in response to Len Greaney’s letter (May 19). He wrote that economic development is the key reason he will vote for candidates who have demonstrated strong support in the local battle with the Rumford Water District and Nestle. The amount of water Poland Springs (Nestle) wants to buy is literally a drop in […]