PORTLAND — The Maine Credit Union League has announced the results of the 2013 CUs’ Share for ME Program, which tracks volunteer hours as reported by credit unions. The 2013 total was the second-highest ever, with nearly 37,500 hours documented by 40 credit unions and close to 1,000 volunteers contributing their time for a community […]
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Dixfield woman injured in Veterans Street accident in Rumford
RUMFORD — A Dixfield woman suffered neck pain when her SUV was rear-ended on Veterans Street on Friday morning, Rumford police said. Cathy Dunham, 43, was treated at the scene by a Med-Care Ambulance crew. The other driver, Gary Gagnon, 67, of Dixfield, said he wasn’t injured. Rumford police Cpl. Donald Miller said Dunham was […]
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Long Maine winter, late spring tough on honeybees
RUMFORD — The long, brutal winter has been tough on Maine honeybees, starving some and leaving others with little to eat so far, several beekeepers said this week. Andover beekeeper Christopher Bailey said Friday evening that he lost nine out of 16 hives this winter. He said they simply ran out of stored honey and […]
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Mother’s Day service, brunch RUMFORD — A Mother’s Day service and brunch will be held Sunday, May 11, at the Rumford Lodge of Elks 862, River Street. The service will take place at 11 a.m. with a brunch to follow. All moms will eat free with a donation of $3 for all others. For more […]
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Man assaulting pickup truck in Rumford leads to arrest of a Skowhegan man on warrants
RUMFORD — A Skowhegan man was arrested late Thursday afternoon on warrants in Rumford after police responded to a 911 call about a man seen hitting a white pickup truck parked beside Route 2. Troy Hampton, 20, was charged with unpaid fines on convictions of operating under the influence and operating without a license, as […]
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Rumford police log
Charges * Kenneth Snow, 49, Rumford, operating after suspension, 1:36 p.m. May 2 on Maine Avenue. He was released on $400 unsecured bail and will be arraigned at 8:30 a.m. on June 3 in 11th District Court. * At 7:19 a.m. on May 2, a Waldo Street business reported a shoplifter in custody. An officer […]
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L. Greaney: Rumford at economic crossroad
The town of Rumford is at the crossroad of an economic downturn and residents must deal with the unfortunate persistence of town officials who continue to spend beyond taxpayers’ means. We can do better. The largest business, the Rumford paper mill, has experienced a significant business downturn. Officials there have requested tax relief from the […]
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May Mental Health Month has ‘Mind Your Health’ theme
May is Mental Health Month. This designation was first launched by Mental Health America as Mental Health Week, then changed to Mental Health Month in 1949. The first week of May is Children’s Mental Health Week. The theme for May 2014 is “Mind Your Health.” This year’s focus is on creating a motivational effort that […]
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Alzheimer’s Workshop set for May 13
LEWISTON — An Alzheimer’s Workshop, taught by Stephanie Truman, will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, at the Royal Oak Room, Ironhorse Court, 1 Bates St. Participants will uncover myths, values and attitudes about aging and develop a more in-depth understanding of typical changes. They will learn to become familiar […]