RUMFORD — A Canadian paper company is buying the Rumford Paper Company and a second NewPage mill for $74 million in cash. Catalyst Paper Holdings, based in British Columbia, announced the transaction. In addition to Rumford, Catalyst also will buy a NewPage paper mill in Biron, Wis. NewPage employs about 800 people at its Rumford […]
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Rumford police, fire departments respond to report of fallen telephone wire
RUMFORD — Police and firefighters responded Thursday evening to the report that a telephone wire had fallen on top of vehicles on River Street. Sgt. Tracey Higley with the Rumford Police Department confirmed that the wire was not a live wire, and added that he was not sure how the wire was pulled down. A […]
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Rumford winter parking ban effective Saturday
RUMFORD — Maine’s first measurable snowstorm this fall could happen this weekend, depending on the track of an approaching storm system. A 3:42 p.m. update Wednesday from the National Weather Service in Gray said that a powerful low pressure system will develop off the coast this weekend. “There is potential for a significant system to […]
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Rumford police log
Charges * At 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 23, a Waldo Street business reported a shoplifting complaint. Following an investigation, Patricia Paquette, 60, of Rumford, was summoned by Sgt. Douglas Maifeld on charge of theft (shoplifting). She is to appear on Dec. 2 in Rumford District Court. Reports * At 1:21 p.m. on Oct. 26, an […]
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Mexico to ask Rumford about use of library
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen voted 4-1 Tuesday evening to ask the Rumford Public Library to draft a proposal on what it would cost Mexico to use the library. Selectman Andy Dupuis said he wanted to see if the Rumford library could look into the matter before Mexico sets its budget. “I think we […]
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Holiday edition of Today River Valley video available
RUMFORD — The holiday edition of Today River Valley, a community journalism news video feature program for the towns of the upper Androscoggin River Valley, is now available. Author Phil Blampied of Rumford launched the program in the fall of 2012. The holiday 2014 edition includes: * A look at the free horse and wagon […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Mexico: Sewer District, 4:30 p.m., Town Office Mexico: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Roxbury: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Thursday Mexico: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Rumford: Finance Committee, 6 p.m., Municipal Building
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Clothing, shoe sale at Thrifty Gift Shop PARIS — A clothing and shoe sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Oct. 30-31, at the Thrifty Gift Shop, 659 Park St. Items include like-new or gently used winter clothing and jeans for infants to adults. Proceeds benefit the Families in […]
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Man airlifted to hospital after rollover in Rumford
RUMFORD — A seriously injured Milton Township man was airlifted to a Lewiston hospital Saturday morning after the sport utility vehicle he was driving rolled over into woods off Route 232, police said. John Webb, 55, suffered injuries to his upper body, Rumford police Sgt. James Bernard said on scene. Webb was taken by LifeFlight […]
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Rumford group to launch spending cap petition Nov. 2
RUMFORD — Citing reckless spending by town government as their main reason, a group of residents will try again to put a spending cap before voters. The campaign to get a spending cap in the Rumford Town Charter will be launched by a committee at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, at Sam’s Italian Restaurant off […]