RAQ to meet Jan. 12 RUMFORD — Rumford Area Quilters will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, at the Rumford United Methodist Church on Linnell Street. Those attending may give a show-and-tell about their current projects. All area quilters invited. The meeting will be canceled if local schools are canceled due to weather. FMI: 207-562-7050. […]
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Library offering Story Time DIXFIELD — There will be Story Time Mondays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Ludden Memorial Library, except during school closings and holidays. There will be stories, crafts and healthy snacks. Science for Seniors at RPL RUMFORD — Rumford Public Library will offer Science for Seniors from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Jan. 10 to […]
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Black Mountain: ‘We’ve got it all covered’
RUMFORD — The 20 inches of snow Winter Storm Fortis dumped in Rumford Thursday night and Friday brought plenty of happy skiers to Black Mountain Ski Resort. “This is the first big snow in a couple years,” Marketing Director Deanna Kersey said. “Every trail is completely open; there are 28 main trails (and altogether) over 45 […]
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In the Crease: Chisholm club a treasure in Maine’s hills
Driving a small, two-wheel drive Chevrolet up and over the sandy, undulating roadways of Rumford, Maine, was not how I’d anticipated spending the third week of February in 2003. It was far too early in the morning, the coffee was just kicking in, and despite the fact I’d grown up in Maine — a veritable […]
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Rumford would benefit
In my role at the Maine Motor Transport Association, I have the privilege of meeting with business owners and operators across Maine. Many people may not realize what a positive impact Maine’s trucking industry has on the economy and work force, and how fortunate we are as a state to have so many responsible employers […]
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Rumford approves new town manager contract
RUMFORD — Selectmen Thursday named their new town manager, voting unanimously to accept her contract. Board Chairman Jeff Sterling announced that Linda-Jean Briggs, currently the town manager of Waldoboro, has given her 30-day notice and will begin her duties in Rumford on Feb. 1. Briggs’ contract is for 18 months, with a salary of $75,000, according […]
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Parade brings spirit of Christmas to Rumford
Logan Letarte, 3, of Rumford holds his mittens over his ears as the loud sirens of the fire trucks go by during the Christmas in the Valley Parade Friday night in Rumford. These youngsters show their excitement aboard one of the floats during the Christmas in the Valley Parade Friday night in Rumford. RUMFORD — The […]
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Poland Spring proposes long-term water contract in Rumford
RUMFORD — Some 175 ratepayers and residents gathered Wednesday evening for a marathon meeting as Poland Spring proposed drawing water from the Ellis River watershed. Mark Dubois, a geologist and natural resource manager for the company, led a team of four people who pitched a 15- to 20-year contract to the Rumford Water District for […]
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Sale of Rumford hotel site completed
RUMFORD — A ceremony was held Tuesday morning to close on a property at 50 Prospect Ave., the future home for the Best Western Plus Rumford Falls hotel. “We have all the permits and everything is ready to go,” said Tony Carter, president of Pennacook Falls Investments Ltd. “We plan on breaking ground in March.” He […]