Rumford maine
Briefly
Spark’s Ark set for Aug. 5 MEXICO — As part of the Mexico Public Library’s “Terrific Tuesdays” summer programs for kids ages 2-14, the library will host Spark’s Ark with Josh Sparks at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5. Spark’s Ark is a collection of live animals that have been rescued and rehabilitated by Josh and […]
Rumford selectmen make appointments
RUMFORD — The following people were recently appointed by selectmen: * Bob Chase, Med-Care Ambulance Service Board, three years. * Brad Adley, Med-Care Ambulance Service Board alternate, three years. * Daniel Richard, Parks & Recreation Commission, three years. * Ryan Palmer, Parks & Recreation Commission, three years. * Kenneth MacFawn, Planning Board, three years. * […]
Palmer: Paving noise in Rumford to last six or seven days
RUMFORD — Town officials learned Monday that noise from pavement grinding and repaving work for next month’s in-town project on Route 2 won’t last three weeks. Work will start at night on Wednesday, Aug. 6, on Route 2 at the intersection of Bridge Street and Prospect Avenue, extending east for 1.16 miles. Daily lane closures […]
Rumford police justified in use of deadly force
LEWISTON — The Office of the Attorney General has determined that Rumford police Sgt. Tracey Higley acted appropriately in using deadly force to shoot and wound Jessica Byrn-Francisco during an armed confrontation in Rumford last March. According to the attorney general’s investigation, Higley commanded Byrn-Francisco 11 times to put down her knife before he fired […]
Two charged with selling cocaine, heroin in Rumford
RUMFORD — Police said a local couple is charged with selling cocaine and heroin from their apartment on Waldo Street. Emily Lemay, 20, and Angel Cabrera, 22, were arrested Saturday on two counts of Class A aggravated drug trafficking and one count of Class B criminal conspiracy. The trafficking charges rose to aggravated because the […]
Multiple MDOT paving projects start next month in Rumford
RUMFORD — Starting on Monday, heavy equipment and signs will be moved into Rumford for multiple paving projects that begin next month. Pike Industries of Fairfield was awarded the $2.8 million Maine Department of Transportation project, according to a MDOT news release on Friday. All work includes pavement milling and resurfacing, along with drainage and […]
Maine law enforcement to pump gas for Special Olympics
RUMFORD — On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Circle K and Irving locations across Maine, law enforcement officers will join Special Olympics Maine athletes and other supporters in pumping gas, washing windows and collecting donations. In the River Valley area, Rumford and Mexico police and Mexico Police Explorers will join athletes from […]