AUGUSTA — In four hours of testimony Wednesday, with opponents and proponents equally divided, Rumford resident after Rumford resident stood to tell legislators they want a vote in deciding whether the town should welcome Poland Spring to town. All three members of the Rumford Water District urged legislators not to let that happen — saying […]
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Rumford should be concerned
Much has been written regarding Nestle’s efforts to secure an agreement with the Rumford Water District to extract millions of gallons of water. Most speaking in favor of this agreement either work for Nestle or would benefit greatly from it. Both Hartt Transportation and RC Moore haul Nestle water. Cianbro is the construction company that […]
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Military note: Couple to serve in Japan
RUMFORD — Jonathan Perkins, son of Jerry and the late Joyce Perkins of Orrington, and wife, Caroline, were recently deployed to the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, where they will serve until 2019. At the embassy, Jonathan Perkins leads a team that is focused on regional affairs, including security issues related to North Korea and China. […]
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Poland Spring eyes Rumford, Fryeburg for new bottling plant, springs
POLAND — Spurred by strong sales, Poland Spring is looking for two additional spring sites and a home for its fourth bottling plant in Maine, a $50 million construction project. The company bottled nearly 902 million gallons of water in the state last year. The new trio of projects could give it capacity for 400 […]
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Eastern Star Organization donates toys to Cuddler Program
RUMFORD — New stuffed animals, puzzles, books and coloring books were collected and donated to Rumford Hospital’s Cuddler program by members of the Mt. Zircon chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star 142 of King Hiram Lodge of Dixfield on Thursday. Member Beverly Cobb said that two years ago, when she served as the […]
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2 pets lost in Rumford fire
RUMFORD — A fire severely damaged a home at 399 Swain Road in Rumford early Saturday morning, killing two pet cats. All four residents were able to get out of the home safely. The fire was reported to the Rumford Fire department at 1:06 a.m., Fire Chief Bob Chase said. When emergency officials arrived at […]
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Cancer Center’s 10 Tips for Health NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine will host Sarah Carter, community Nutrition Educator from Healthy Oxford Hills, to offer a new class, 10 Tips to Health. This interactive class will be held from noon to 1 p.m. on the second Monday of the month beginning Feb. 13 at the Center […]
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Society seeks World War I information JAY — As the country marks the 100th anniversary of U.S. involvement in World War I, the Jay Historical Society wishes to honor all those who served. The society suspects that many local families in the area have knowledge of ancestors whose efforts, in the service or on the homefront, […]
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Jay man accused of helping wanted man
JAY — A local man is accused of assisting Michael Gatcomb of Livermore Falls, who is wanted by several police agencies, get a car on Jan. 8 and hindering and delaying his apprehension. Officer Dylan Rider arrested Toney B. Johnson, 29, on Friday at his residence on Hidden Circle. An arrest warrant charges him with […]
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Face Time: Anne Morin — from molecular biology to a B&B
On Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m to noon at the Rumford Public Library, a life-long educator with a very impressive resume can be found living out her passions through teaching others. In a program called “Science for Seniors,” Anne Morin encourages young-at-heart seniors to get out of their homes, meet new people, make new friends […]