Smithcrossing reunion RUMFORD — A Smithcrossing reunion will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 12, at the Sons of Italy. There will a hamburger and hot dog barbecue and games. Cost for adults and children is $6, no charge for children under 4. The event is open to the public. Mexico High School Class […]
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Rumford to delay building demolition because of asbestos
RUMFORD — Town Manager John Madigan told the Board of Selectmen on Wednesday evening that the town will have to delay tearing down a building on Waldo Street because of asbestos discovered in one room. “While the building was being assessed, it was discovered that somewhere in the house, there’s a 9- by 12-foot room […]
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Rumford to vote July 22 on General Assistance budget options
RUMFORD — Selectmen Chairman Greg Buccina listed three options for a General Assistance budget during Wednesday evening’s public hearing. Voters will go to the polls at the Rumford Falls Auditorium on July 22 to choose among the proposals. They are: * To raise and appropriate $65,000 and appropriate all revenues and reimbursements received by the […]
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Rumford selectmen approve amendment to General Assistance ordinance
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted Wednesday evening to approve an amendment to the town’s General Assistance ordinance that would increase the amount of money households could receive. Town Manager John Madigan said the amendment would “slightly raise the maximum amount of help we’re allowed to give a person, other than an emergency.” […]
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Students create projects in collaborative class
RUMFORD — Mountain Valley Middle School seventh-grade students recently displayed projects they created in seminar, a collaborative language arts class between the library and the art program in which students can extend their learning. Students chose topics about which they had strong opinions, and then found out whether the facts supported or disproved those opinions. […]
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Hearing set for revised General Assistance budget
RUMFORD — A public hearing to discuss the upcoming vote for the General Assistance budget is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. today at the Rumford Falls Auditorium. Selectmen will meet at 6:30 p.m. and hold another public hearing on whether to amend an appendix of the town’s General Assistance Ordinance. During their June 19 meeting, selectmen […]
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Verso CEO says NewPage acquisition still on track
PORTLAND — Verso Paper’s chief executive said his company’s bid to acquire NewPage, the country’s largest coated paper producer, is on track after taking steps to restructure the company’s debt. Verso owns mills in Jay and Bucksport that employ roughly 1,450 people. NewPage owns a mill in Rumford that employs 850 people. More than half […]
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Rumford Library to host owner of Lisbon Falls insect museum July 9
RUMFORD — The Rumford Library will host the owner of a Lisbon Falls insect museum on Wednesday, Librarian Susan Marshall said Monday afternoon. Jim Nutting, owner of the Butterfly and Insect Museum, will be at the library at 2 p.m. July 9 as part of the summer reading program. “We invite Jim to our library […]
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UU reviving ringing tradition AUBURN — The First Universalist Church of Auburn will ring its bells at noon Friday, July 4, to revive a 50-year-old tradition started by President John F. Kennedy. Usher John Davison will perform this ritual on behalf of the church. The impetus came from the First Church of Weymouth, in Massachusetts, […]
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Stephens High Class of 1952 ROXBURY — The class of 1952 from Stephens High of Rumford will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 7, at the home of Angie and Reggie Arsenault at Roxbury Pond for their monthly luncheon. It will be potluck with folks bringing their favorite dish. All class members and guests are […]