DIXFIELD — For the second week in a row, a special public information-gathering session was canceled because of snow. Regional School Unit 10 Superintendent Craig King said Monday’s forum at Dirigo High School has been postponed to a future date yet to be determined. Last week, a similar forum at Mountain Valley High School was […]
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Today’s agenda
Franklin Jay: Selectmen, workshop, 5 p.m., Municipal Building Kingfield: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Oxford Hills Bethel: Comprehensive Planning, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Hartford: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Hall Sumner: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office River Valley Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Rumford: Library trustees, 3 p.m., Rumford Public Library Rumford: Selectmen, joint […]
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Hosmer Field ice rink opens, Family Fun Day scheduled for Feb. 8
RUMFORD — Family Fun Day will be held from 1 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, at the Hosmer Field ice rink, sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department. Director Mike Mills said plans to open the rink in time for Christmas fell through because of weather conditions. The 25-year-old ice rink has been the […]
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DEP: Rumford diesel fuel spill estimated at 180 gallons
RUMFORD — A Dead River Co. tanker spilled an estimated 180 gallons of diesel fuel Thursday night in the parking lot of Circle K on Bridge Street after overflowing the underground tank while filling it, a state official said Friday afternoon in Augusta. Karl Wilkins, acting communications director of the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, […]
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Rumford firefighters, DEP called to large diesel fuel spill at Circle K
RUMFORD — Rumford firefighters were called to the Circle K gas station and convenience store on Bridge Street early Thursday evening for a fuel spill. On arrival, they learned from the Dead River Co. driver that he was delivering gasoline and diesel fuel and “had an issue” with its diesel fuel tank, fire Deputy Chief […]
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Mexico High School Class of 1969 RUMFORD — The Class of 1969 from Mexico High School will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, at Hotel Rumford. For more information, call Donna at 562-8287. Mexico High School Class of 1964 RUMFORD — The Mexico High School Class of 1964 will have their class luncheon at […]
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Rumford, Mexico boards to hold executive session on police union contracts
RUMFORD — Rumford and Mexico selectmen have scheduled a special joint meeting for an executive session to review police department union contracts. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, in Rumford Falls Auditorium. Both boards have been debating whether to merge police departments, but wages remain a contentious point. During previous […]
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Rumford police log
Reports * At 12:58 p.m. on Jan. 23, a Rumford man reported that someone stole a $60 cellphone from his residence. Cpl. Lawrence Winson is investigating. * At 1:48 p.m. on Jan. 22, a business owner reported the theft of a sewing machine in Rumford that is valued at $950. Sgt. Doug Maifeld is investigating. […]
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Rumford Sidewalk Committee seeks answers on downtown revitalization
RUMFORD — The Sidewalk Committee met Monday night to discuss plans to revitalize the downtown and reconstruct sidewalks. Members raised more questions for the hired engineers and designers than decisions, Jennifer Kreckel, president of local economic development group Envision Rumford!, said Tuesday evening by email. The committee is trying to finalize a plan to present […]
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Rumford American Legion posts news, upcoming events
RUMFORD — American Legion Post 24 has announced recent information and activities. The national commander, Mike Helm, recently shared the Legion’s new career platform in the current Dispatch Publication. He shares there is a new Web platform to help those who served in uniform translate their military skills to civilian job skills. This Web platform […]