As a Poland Spring employee and Rumford native, I wanted to personally respond to Jon Starr’s letter (July 6). Like Starr, I want what is best for Rumford. I grew up in Rumford. I will always care about my hometown and the folks who live there. Poland Spring has been a wonderful company to work […]
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No injuries reported in fire at Madison Condominiums in Rumford
RUMFORD — Nine people were displaced in an early-morning fire Wednesday that heavily damaged seven units at Madison Condominiums on Route 2, according to Lt. Keith Bickford of the Rumford Fire Department. No injuries were reported. Rumford Fire Department Lt. Keith Bickford said officials were investigating the cause of the blaze. Officials said the fire was reported shortly […]
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Rumford Water Board needs input
The Nestle Corp. would like to pump water from the Rumford aquifer that supplies public water, offering cold cash in a cash-scarce time. But Nestle will take more than water. The well is in a rural neighborhood. Quiet by day and downright silent by night, trucks suddenly winding uphill from the site will disturb dozens […]
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A new revenue stream for Rumford
As the Sun Journal recently reported, the Rumford Water District is exploring a potential partnership with Poland Spring Bottling Company. Discussions with Poland Spring are just beginning and I would encourage the community to keep an open mind as we go through a rigorous and transparent review process to see if an agreement with Poland […]
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Rumford voters elect Brennick, Windover to Board of Selectmen
RUMFORD — Voters Tuesday elected Chris Brennick and James Windover to three-year positions on the Board of Selectmen. Town Clerk/Treasurer Beth Bellegarde said totals in a very competitive race was Brennick with 531 votes; Windover, 524; Steve Dyment, 499; and Gabrielle Johnson, 454. Board Chairman Brad Adley and Frank DiConzo are giving up their seats, opening […]
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RSU 10 honors 13 retiring staff members
DIXFIELD — Thirteen staff members and one board member from Regional School Unit 10 were honored Monday night for more than 350 years of combined service. Among those honored was Mountain Valley Middle School physical education teacher and coach Elaine Michaud, who was presented with a sentiment from the 127th Legislature by Richard Pickett, R-Dixfield, […]
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Ardis E. Footman
1928 – 2016 RUMFORD — Ardis E. (Hart) Footman, 88, formerly of Greene, died Monday morning, June 6, at the Rumford Community Home, with family at her side. She was born in Southport, one of five children born to Walter and Thelma (Stickney) Hart. Because her mother died when Ardis was very young, she was […]
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Marjorie L. Westleigh
1924 – 2016 BETHEL — Marjorie L. (Tibbetts) Westleigh, 91, of Bethel died on Wednesday, June 1, at her daughter’s home in Hiram. She was born in Rumford on Oct. 30, 1924, a daughter of Fred and Louisa (Cummings) Tibbetts. A full obituary may be viewed at www.wnyfuneralhome.com.
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Four seeking two Rumford selectman seats
RUMFORD — Chris Brennick, Steve Dyment, Gabrielle Johnson and James Windover are seeking election to the Board of Selectmen. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, at the Rumford American Legion Hall. Board Chairman Brad Adley and Frank DiConzo are giving up their seats, opening the way for two […]
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Rumford to present straw poll questions on Tuesday
RUMFORD — Voters at Tuesday’s town meeting will consider whether to replace the 35-year-old running track at Hosmer Field and whether to replace the lighting around the track and football field with more efficient LED lighting. The third nonbinding referendum question asks voters to restore public access to the areas surrounding Rumford Falls with the intent of […]