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CNA class begins in November MEXICO — Want to get a new career? Always wanted to work in a field that helps people? Want to try the medical field, but not sure where to start? Why not start with the fall Certified Nursing Assistant course at Region 9 Adult Education. There are still a few […]
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Gymnastics start at GRCC RUMFORD — The GRCC Gymnastics is proud to offer the new monthly session of recreational gymnastics. The classes are offered as the following: Pee Wee on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 4 p.m., Lions from 4 to 5 p.m. and Tigers from 5 to 6 p.m. Each is $40 and […]
Rumford Historical Society to host ragtime music program on Oct. 15
RUMFORD — The Rumford Historical Society is meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, in the Rumford Falls Auditorium, where an East Andover resident will perform the music of an acclaimed ragtime pianist. President Randall Smith said that East Andover resident Ross Swain will present a program of music entitled “Scott Joplin’s Ragtime Garden” following […]
Reason to worry, reason to hope
Some say the worst is over. Others worry more paper mill closings will follow last week’s Bucksport announcement. A look at what the future could hold for Jay and Rumford. When news broke 10 days ago that Bucksport’s paper mill would close, Ron Hemingway took to Facebook. “This could be us and we know that,” […]
The Sun Journal asked: Does the news out of Bucksport last week make you nervous for your local mill?
“I don’t think so. I work with a lot of people who work in the Jay mill and the Rumford mill, and I’ve heard people that work in those mills express concern, because (when) one mill goes down that could affect others. There’s a couple clients I’ve had that have seemed a little concerned about […]
Rumford police arrest log
The following arrests were logged by the Police Department: * Steven Goodrum, 52, Rumford, warrant charging failure to comply with the sex offender registry, 1 p.m. on Oct. 6. He was released on $800 unsecured bail and will be arraigned on Dec. 2 in 11th District Court. * Beth Bailey, 35, Rumford, Auburn Police Department […]
Rumford Historical Society meeting to feature ragtime music
RUMFORD — The Rumford Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, in the auditorium of the Rumford Town Hall, Congress Street. The evening’s performer and speaker will be Ross Swain. He will present a program of music titled “Scott Joplin’s Ragtime Garden.” Swain is currently residing in East Andover. However, he is […]
Bethel driver injured in Rumford rollover remains in critical condition
RUMFORD — A Bethel man seriously injured in a multiple rollover accident in a small field off Route 232 late Wednesday night remains hospitalized in Lewiston. Kasey Downs, 24, was listed in critical condition Thursday night, a Central Maine Medical Center spokeswoman said. Downs suffered life-threatening injuries shortly before 8 p.m. Wednesday when he lost […]