RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Thursday night to approve an amended bid for exterior repairs to the Rumford Public Library. At the previous meeting, the board tabled approval of a base bid of $154,000 by H.E. Callahan for the work until it checked the roof to see what repairs are necessary. Following an […]
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RVHCC offers free exercise program to River Valley residents
RUMFORD — The River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition is participating in the Move and Improve program until May 21, member Barbara Rajaniemi said. According to its website, Move and Improve is a free community-based program to encourage and empower individuals to engage in a healthier lifestyle through physical activity. Rajaniemi said the 12-week program involves […]
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Audrey Ann Towle
1939 – 2016 CANTON — Audrey Ann Towle, 76, died Tuesday, March 15, at Pinnacle Health and Rehabilitation. She resided on Auburn Road in Peru. Born in Rumford on Aug. 7, 1939, she was a daughter of Fred and Irene (Gaudet) Auger. She was a graduate of Stephens High School in Rumford, Class of 1958. […]
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Budget out of line with reality
Bucksport, Lincoln, East Millinocket, Millinocket, Old Town, Otis in Jay, Eastern Fine in Brewer, Pine State in Lisbon — mills shut down and jobs gone, some 120 jobs in Rumford, 300 at Verso in Jay. Company officials all cited the same reason — foreign competition and high taxes. Sure, it is nice that Rumford gets […]
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Two traffic stops lead to arrest of 4
RUMFORD — Four New York residents were arrested Saturday following two separate vehicle stops, police said. Around 9:12 a.m., Sgt. James Bernard stopped a vehicle on Hancock Street for excessive speed. He spoke to the driver and smelled a strong odor of marijuana, Rumford Police Chief Stacey Carter said in a news release. Arrested were Diamonds […]
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Industry man facing multiple charges
RUMFORD — Police said an Industry man was charged Friday with sexually assaulting a woman and preventing her from calling for help. Zachary Webber, 34, was arrested in Mexico by Patrolman Lawrence Briggs on charges of attempted gross sexual assault, obstructing the report of a crime or injury, operating under the influence and operating after revocation, Rumford Police […]
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Joey D. Smith
1962 – 2016 LEWISTON — Joey D. Smith, 53, of Woodland Avenue, Mexico, passed away on Sunday, March 6, at Central Maine Medical Center from complications after beating cancer, with his son and father at his side. He was born in Rumford on May 10, 1962, a son of Clarence D. and Mary E. (Bickford) […]
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Police raid Rumford apartment, arrest couple on drug charges
The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency says it arrested two Rumford residents on drug charges. Rashaud Lavoie, 23, and Marianela Rodriquez, 39, were arrested Friday in their Oxford Avenue apartment. Both were charged with aggravated trafficking in schedule drugs, Class A and Lavoie also was charged with violation of conditional release. On Friday, March 4, agents […]
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Musicians announced for Tim Smith benefit dance in Rumford
RUMFORD – More than a dozen musicians have signed on to perform at a benefit dance for Mexico resident Tim Smith on Friday, March 11. The event will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall in Rumford. Lora Cotton said Smith was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in December […]
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Cailin M. Currivan
1989 – 2016 RUMFORD — Cailin Michele Currivan, 26, of Rumford passed away unexpectedly on Saturday Feb. 27. She was born in Norwalk, Conn., on Nov. 25, 1989, a daughter of Thomas K. Currivan Jr. and Michele A. (Phelan) Currivan. Cailin attended St. Theresa’s Grammar School in Trumbull, Conn., and graduated from Trumbull High School […]