MEXICO — An electrical fire quickly spread through a trailer Thursday night on Young’s Park Road before firefighters extinguished it. There were no injuries. Owners Larry and Janice Scott will be temporarily staying at the Linnell Motel in Rumford, Mexico fire Chief Gary Wentzell said on scene. He said the American Red Cross said they […]
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Mexico, Rumford firefighters quickly knock down couch fire
MEXICO — Firefighters from Mexico and Rumford quickly knocked down a trailer fire Thursday evening at 10 Angie Lane. “It was basically a couch fire,” Mexico fire Chief Gary Wentzell said. “The fire started on the couch, and when we investigated, we found that there were a bunch of clothes on it, along with an […]
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Rumford board names Harrison M. Burns Citizen of the Year 2015
RUMFORD — Selectmen on Thursday unanimously approved Harrison M. Burns as Rumford Citizen of the Year for 2015. He will receive official recognition next month. Selectman Frank DiConzo nominated Burns. Board of Selectmen Vice Chairman Jeff Sterling read the letter written by Elliot “Bud” Burns also nominating his brother. Harrison Burns has held many positions […]
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Mexico, Rumford selectmen to discuss police coverage with Oxford County Sheriff
MEXICO — Mexico and Rumford selectmen will meet with Oxford County Sheriff Wayne Gallant, Rumford police Chief Stacy Carter and Mexico police Chief Roy Hodsdon at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, to discuss a cost analysis for the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office to provide the towns with 24-hour coverage. The selectmen from both towns will […]
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‘Suspicious’ baby stroller fire investigated in Rumford
RUMFORD — The state Fire Marshal’s Office is continuing to investigate Tuesday night’s baby stroller fire at a Waldo Street apartment, Rumford fire Chief Bob Chase said Thursday morning. One upper-floor tenant, Andrew Brochu, 21, suffered minor injuries after jumping about 8 feet to the ground when he saw flames on the first-floor porch, he […]
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Beacon House to begin Friday breakfasts
RUMFORD — The Beacon House Peer Center has been offering lunch on Tuesdays for many years and now Beacon House cook Mike Chiott and his assistant, Donnie Laganier, will serve breakfast on Friday mornings. Tuesday meals start around noon and include dessert. Cost is $2. Friday breakfast starts at 9 a.m. One cup of coffee […]
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Mountain Valley Middle School students exhibit projects
RUMFORD — The sounds of students singing “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” and a steady drumbeat and flute signifying the march of Civil War soldiers were heard at Mountain Valley Middle School on Wednesday. The activities marked the end of the first trimester of Quest, a program to improve attendance and get students more […]
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Rumford board to select Citizen of the Year
RUMFORD — Selectmen will choose the Rumford Citizen of the Year at their meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in Rumford Falls Auditorium. Also on the agenda are hearings on liquor license applications for VFW Post 1641 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Approvals for the applications and a special amusement permit for the Eagles will […]
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Curtains rise in repaired Muskie Auditorium
RUMFORD — After the Muskie Auditorium at Mountain Valley High School sustained severe damage from a leaking roof last spring, Principal Matt Gilbert hoped that it would be repaired in time for the fall play. Last week, the theater arts class finally received permission to stage the play in the auditorium. On Nov. 20, 21 […]