1937 – 2015 AUBURN — David E. “Davy T” Thomas, 78, of Mexico, died Sunday, June 14, with his loving family by his side at the Hospice House, Auburn. He was born in Rumford, on Jan. 10, 1937, a son of Paul and Theo (Walker) Thomas, and graduated from Mexico High School. He served with […]
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Rumford’s Bourret gains certification
RUMFORD — The Maine Municipal Tax Collectors’ and Treasurers’ Association announces that Thomas Bourret, tax collector for the town of Rumford, has successfully completed training and seminars to achieve the distinction of being certified as tax collector with the association.
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Rumford police
RUMFORD — The Police Department responded to 156 calls between June 3 and 12. Unless otherwise noted, those arrested will be arraigned at 8:30 a.m. July 13 in 11th District Court. * At 5:58 p.m. June 11, a Rumford man was assaulted on Cumberland Street and taken by Med-Care Ambulance to Rumford Hospital where he […]
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Rumford voters approve $7.7 million municipal budget
RUMFORD — Residents approved a $7.70 million municipal budget at Tuesday’s referendum. Each of the budget-related articles were approved by healthy margins. Residents also voted 438-854 against contracting for police services with the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office, as did neighboring Mexico. Both towns will keep their respective police departments. Residents voted 745-505 in favor of […]
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Suzanne A. Waterhouse
1936 – 2015 WEST PARIS — Suzanne A. Waterhouse, 78, formerly of Somerset Apartments, passed away on Sunday, June 7, at Ledgeview Living Center, following a brief illness. She was born in Mexico on Aug. 14, 1936, a daughter of Frank and Amelia (Parella) Gotto. Sue was educated in Mexico schools and was a graduate […]
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Mexico, Rumford to keep local police coverage
MEXICO — Citizens went to the polls in Mexico on Tuesday and voted 112-306 not to have their police coverage provided by the Oxford County Sheriff’s Department. When notified of the vote, Mexico police Chief Roy Hodsdon said, “I can breathe now.” This vote also means that Rumford will also continue with their local department, regardless […]
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Linda J. Gaskill
1960 – 2015 RUMFORD — Linda Jane Bulger Gaskill, age 55, of Franklin Street passed away on Sunday June 7th, 2015 at Rumford Hospital with her family and close friends by her side, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Fort Knox, Ky., on March 23, 1960, to Richard H and Vivian […]
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Julia Anne Malia
1942 – 2015 LEWISTON — Julia Anne Malia, 72, of Ridge Road, Peru, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, at Central Maine Medical Center. She was born in Reardan, Wash., on July 17, 1942, a daughter of Ernest and Jessie (Middlemist) Clayton. Julia attended schools in Reardan, Wash., and graduated as valedictorian of her high […]
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James D. Riordan
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial for James D. Riordan of Westbrook and formerly of Rumford for many years was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 6, at Parish of the Holy Savior, St. Athanasius-St. John Church, 126 Maine Avenue, Rumford, with the Rev. Greg Dube as celebrant, and assisted by seminarian Matthew Gregory […]
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Cause of Linnell Motel fire unknown, state official says
RUMFORD — The investigation of the May 15 fire at the Linnell Motel has concluded and the cause remains undetermined, according to Rumford Fire Chief Bob Chase. On Thursday, Chase said that following numerous interviews by Dan Young, an investigator with the State Fire Marshal’s Office, and after receiving several photos of the fire from the […]