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Mexico man going to court on drug trafficking charges
PARIS — A Mexico man is expected to appear in court next week to face multiple aggravated drug trafficking charges following a police investigation into the distribution of cocaine and oxycodone around Rumford. Bryan Ernest Worthley Jr., 41, of Harlow Hill Road in Mexico pleaded not guilty to two counts of aggravated trafficking in scheduled […]
MVHS physics students launch rockets
“To keep the students interested in physics at the end of the year, we build rockets,” said physics teacher Tom Wylie, who retired at the end of the school year. Wylie continued, “The seniors already had their final exam. This was an opportunity for the juniors who were left to apply what they had learned.” […]
Rumford police log
RUMFORD — Unless otherwise noted, the following are to be arraigned at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 5 in 11th District Court. Charges * Jessica Pare, 37, of Rumford, domestic violence assault, violating conditions of release, 7:20 a.m. June 28 on Washington Street. She was released on $1,000 unsecured bail. Pare was arrested again the same day […]
Rumford, Mexico agree to share town manager for another year
RUMFORD — Selectmen in Mexico and Rumford on Monday approved a new, one-year contract to share Town Manager John Madigan. The decision followed an executive session at the Rumford board’s meeting, Executive Secretary Terri Palmer said Tuesday at the Town Office. Palmer said selectmen didn’t include a salary in their motion. In December 2013, selectmen […]
Oxford County, Rumford police alert public to scam calls
RUMFORD — Rumford police and the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office are alerting western Maine residents about fraudulent phone calls claiming to be from Microsoft. Microsoft is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Redmond, Wash., that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports and sells computer software, consumer electronics and personal computers and services. “The caller is of foreign […]
Rumford motorcyclist charged with criminal speed in Farmington
FARMINGTON — A Rumford man was arrested on a charge of criminal speed early Tuesday morning after police clocked his motorcycle going 83 mph in a 35 mph zone. Thomas Gilbert, 44, was driving a 1983 Honda motorcycle on Lucy Knowles Road about 5:10 a.m. Tuesday, police Chief Jack Peck said. Farmington police officer Derek […]
This week’s agenda
Tuesday Rumford: Board of Assessors, 3 p.m., Municipal Building Rumford: Charter Commission, 6 p.m., Municipal Building Woodstock: Selectmen, 5 p.m., Town Office Woodstock: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office Wednesday Rumford: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Municipal Building Thursday Bethel: Recreation Board, 7 p.m., Town Office
Fredric L. Kennard
RUMFORD — Funeral services for Fredric L. Kennard were held Saturday afternoon at the Virgin Memorial Chapel in Rumford, with the Rev. Carol Stevens officiating. Judy Kuhn was the organist. Musical selections included “Amazing Grace,” “Hymn of Promise” and “Lord of the Dance.” A reception followed in the church hall after the funeral. Arrangements are […]
Robert M. ‘Bob’ Hodgkins Sr.
1931 – 2014 RUMFORD — Robert M. “Bob” Hodgkins Sr., 83, of Roxbury, died Sunday, June 29, at the Rumford Hospital in Rumford. He was born in Roxbury on Jan. 13, 1931, a son of Alphonso and Valedia (Thibodeau) Hodgkins, and had attended schools in Frye and Roxbury. Bob was employed at Gilford Industries (formerly […]