RUMFORD — Black Mountain of Maine has started a new skier incentive program to attract first-time daily skiers to the mountain, general manager Jim Carter said Friday. The program, which Carter said was brainstormed by “a group of people we have at the mountain trying to increase skier visits,” relies on the efforts of season […]
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Rumford police
Charges The following are to be arraigned at 8:30 a.m. on Feb. 3 in 11th District Court: * Jeffrey S. Ryder, 22, of Livermore, failure to disperse and disorderly conduct, 12:30 a.m. Dec. 27. He was released on $600 unsecured bail. * Amanda Bryce, 28, of Rumford, domestic violence assault, 12:14 a.m. on Dec. 20 […]
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NewPage-Verso deal clears antitrust hurdle
PORTLAND — Verso Paper Corp. reached a settlement with federal antitrust regulators to buy its larger competitor NewPage for about $1.4 billion, putting a long-sought deal to restructure both coated paper companies near completion. Verso announced the breakthrough for the deal Wednesday morning, stating that the two paper makers reached a settlement that needs approval […]
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Rumford magician, performer to launch magic school for kids, adults
RUMFORD — Accomplished magician and entertainer Scot Grassette is about to pull a rather big “rabbit” out of 49 Franklin‘s hat to finally realize a dream this winter. Next month, Grassette will debut his teaching talents for 49 Franklin’s School of Magic and Showmanship, a place where students ages 7 and up will learn stage […]
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Mexico, Rumford boards to discuss police budgets, cost-sharing formula at Jan. 7 meeting
MEXICO — The Mexico and Rumford boards of selectmen will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, in the Calvin P. Lyons room of the Mexico Town Office to continue their discussion on consolidating police departments and a potential cost-sharing formula for a shared police budget. Since September 2013, Mexico and Rumford have been looking […]
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Caution urged for Maine’s traditional ice angling season opener
RUMFORD — This week’s cold spell should have happened last week to set up the ice in time for Jan. 1, Maine’s traditional start to its ice angling season. After last week’s heatwave and subsequent windy conditions, Gov. Paul LePage urged caution on Tuesday in a news release for snowmobilers and ice anglers heading out […]
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Rumford to hold workshops on police budget, payroll outsourcing
RUMFORD — Selectmen will convene for two workshops next week in the Municipal Building. The first will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, in the Jury Room to discuss where the board stands on the police services consolidation budget. It is a precursor to the joint meeting with Mexico selectmen at 6 p.m. […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Rumford: Charter Commission, 6 p.m., Municipal building
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Rumford man suffers smoke inhalation during structure fire
RUMFORD — A Rumford man suffered smoke inhalation Sunday evening while trying to save his pets from a fire in his home, Rumford fire Chief Robert Chase said. Chase said that the Rumford and Mexico fire departments were simultaneously dispatched to 1257 U.S. Route 2 for a confirmed structure fire. Upon arriving on the scene, […]