RUMFORD — The American Legion Post 24 in Rumford will hold a smoking vote from noon to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21. This vote is a requirement of the state of Maine, post commander Tricia Thurston said Saturday morning by email. “It allows you as Legionnaires to have a say on whether the Post’s […]
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Mexico man arrested on several charges following officer’s call for help
MEXICO — A Mexico man was arrested Saturday after dispatchers in Paris received a call for help from a female officer and sent several officers to her assistance. Rodney Daoust, 56, was still being booked into Oxford County Jail in Paris on Saturday evening on charges of disorderly conduct, refusing to submit to arrest or […]
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Rumford board OKs Rumford Riders ATV Club to build new trail system
RUMFORD — Rumford will finally have an all-terrain vehicle trail system that actually goes somewhere, thanks to the Rumford Riders ATV Club and selectmen. At Thursday night’s board meeting, selectmen unanimously gave the club permission to use town property for its proposed trail system that will connect to ATV trails in Mexico and Roxbury. “Are […]
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Pre-existing medical condition may to be blame for fatal Mexico taxi crash
MEXICO — Police say a pre-existing medical condition may be to blame for a fiery car crash in Mexico that took the life of a cab driver. Police say 62-year-old Gary McGuire, of Rumford, an employee of Mountain Valley Taxi Service, was traveling west on Route 2 at approximately 1 a.m. Wednesday when his car […]
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Rumford board holds hearing on proposed $7.75 million budget
RUMFORD — Selectmen held a 90-minute public hearing Thursday night on their proposed $7.75 million municipal budget that goes to town meeting referendum voters next month. They took some questions from a few of the 15 to 20 people in the Rumford Falls Auditorium, then took turns reading through the referendum warrant before stopping after […]
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Rumford board to consider several business matters at May 15 meeting
RUMFORD — Selectmen will consider requests for licenses and a parade permit, among other items, at their regular meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 15, in Rumford Falls Auditorium. Prior to the meeting at 6 p.m. in the auditorium, there will be a public hearing for budget and town meeting warrant articles. Selectmen and the […]
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Rumford cab driver killed in Mexico rollover
MEXICO — A Rumford cab driver was killed early Wednesday morning after the car he was driving flipped over an embankment and caught fire, Mexico police Chief Roy Hodsdon said. Gary McGuire, 62, an employee of Mountain Valley Taxi Service in Mexico, was traveling west on Route 2 at approximately 1 a.m. when the 2009 […]
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Church is preparing for annual Spring Fling Indoor Yard Sale
RUMFORD — Rumford United Methodist Church, 455 Linnell St., will hold its sixth annual Spring Fling Indoor Yard Sale from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 7. The Fellowship Hall will be full of “treasures,” including housewares, furniture, electronics, curtains, fabrics, baskets, china and glassware, as well as the “Bag for a Buck” tables. This […]