RUMFORD — Black Mountain of Rumford is putting the finishing touches on its second-floor expansion after receiving a grant from the Allagash Brewing Company Funding Committee, marketing director Paige Carter said. Carter said Roger Arsenault, president of the Black Mountain Board of Directors, was responsible for applying for the grant. “One of our regular skiers […]
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Rumford-area woman accused of lying to police goes to trial
PARIS — The trial of a Rumford-area woman accused of making a false statement to police when she filed a formal complaint against a Dixfield police officer is expected to get underway on Tuesday morning. Nikki Libby, 35, faces one count of unsworn falsification, a Class D offense, in connection with the case. If found […]
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Mountain Valley honor roll
RUMFORD — A Mountain Valley High School honor roll published on Page B4 of the Feb. 14 River Valley edition should have included Jacob Beauchesne, a freshman who achieved honors. Incorrect information was submitted to the Sun Journal.
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Well done – Students honored for achievements
BALTIMORE, Md. — Emily M. Pakulski, formerly of Mechanic Falls, has received her Bachelor of Arts from Goucher College in May of 2013 majoring in communications with a concentration in studio art, with a final GPA of 3.45. Emily is a 2009 graduate of Poland Regional High School, and has recently moved to New York […]
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John Jenkins: Motivational speaker to address MVHS students, parents
RUMFORD — Mountain Valley High School will host renowned motivational speaker John Jenkins from 1 to 2:15 p.m. Thursday, April 3, in Muskie Auditorium. After the presentation, Jenkins will lead an optional question-and-answer session for those students, teachers and community members who wish to remain. Teachers at MVHS have noticed an overall decline in student […]
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Red Hat Mommas to meet March 24 MEXICO — The Red Hat Mommas of Western Maine will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 24, at the United Methodist Church. Spaghetti and meatballs will be served. Cost is $10, to be paid by Monday, March 17, to Isabel. Twenty-seven members met for their February meeting. A […]
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Seven Rumford residents take out papers for two selectmen seats
RUMFORD — Town Clerk Beth Bellegarde said Thursday afternoon that seven people have taken out nomination papers for a pair seats on the Board of Selectmen. She said the earliest residents can file their nomination papers is April 11, and they will be due by April 25. The seven seeking the three-year terms are former […]
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Snowstorm postpones Rumford committee meeting
RUMFORD — Wednesday night’s initial meeting of the Rumford Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee has been postponed due to the snowstorm, Terri Palmer, executive secretary, said Wednesday morning. The meeting was rescheduled to Wednesday, March 19, at 7 p.m. in the Municipal Building Conference Room. Last month, the Planning Board asked selectmen to form a subcommittee […]