RUMFORD — A Rumford resident was uninjured Friday night in a fire at a two-story home at 121 South Rumford Road. Sgt. James Bernard of the Rumford Police Department said the fire was called in at 11:07 p.m. by the resident, who was home at the time. The resident, whose name has not yet been […]
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Public hearing for Rumford Water District bill
AUGUSTA — The Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee has scheduled a public hearing next week on a bill that would allow Rumford residents to vote on commercial extraction of water for resale. It will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, in Cross Building Room 211, which is across from the State House. Sponsored […]
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Rumford selectmen to act on water petition
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen has rescheduled a special meeting to take action on a water petition. It will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Rumford Falls Auditorium, according to board Chairman Jeff Sterling. It was originally set for Tuesday but postponed because of the Nor’easter. Len Greaney of Protect Rumford Water Alliance presented […]
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Rumford shouldn’t be concerned
Maine can be a challenging environment for businesses, both big and small, to succeed. Growing companies are few and far between, but there are a few examples in the small business community that are worthy of admiration. That is because those companies have expanded operations in what can best be described as a difficult climate. […]
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Special tuition rate offered at Holy Savior
RUMFORD — The Holy Savior Catholic School is offering a special tuition rate of $500 for the remainder of the year to newly enrolled students, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. The special rate is designed to “make it possible for parents and students to experience the benefits of […]
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Slippery roads cause Rumford driver to crash in Wilton
WILTON — A Rumford woman had a scary ride Thursday morning when her vehicle slid on icy Route 2 near the Pond Road, police said. Makaila Conley, 21, was traveling east at about 6:30 a.m. in a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer when it slid into the opposite lane, Wilton officer Ethan Kyes said. She overcorrected, hit […]
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New Ventures offering basic budgeting NORWAY — New Ventures Maine will offer the free workshop Budgeting Basics from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. The class will be held through Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education, and will help attendees gain the skills and confidence to stretch their money, pay their […]
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Wanted Livermore Falls man spotted in Rumford
RUMFORD — A vehicle believed to be driven by a Livermore Falls man wanted by several police departments was found abandoned early Monday morning in Fayette after a high-speed chase, police said. Michael Gatcomb, 33, is wanted in a high-speed chase with New Hampshire State Police on Interstate 95 on Dec. 21. He is said […]
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Genealogical society meeting Jan. 7 FARMINGTON — The Sandy River Valley Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at the Farmington Public Library. Cindy Stevens will present a program on Stephen Titcomb, one of Farmington’s earliest settlers. The group meets on the first Saturday of each month. Meetings are […]