PERU — Four months after the Rumford Senior Center learned it would have to find a new home, it has finally settled into a new location at the former Peru Elementary School building. Center President Barbara Morse said the nonprofit group, formerly located at 50 Congress St., had a seamless transition and is getting organized. […]
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Two injured in separate Rumford accidents
RUMFORD — Two people were injured in collisions on Thursday, but only one was admitted to Rumford Hospital, police said. The first crash happened at about 5:52 a.m. when Randy Hemingway, 62, of Mexico, was driving a 2006 Dodge pickup truck owned by NewPage Inc. on River Street past Rite Aid, Rumford police Sgt. Douglas […]
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Students learn about marine science
RUMFORD — What do two Mountain Valley High School students do to learn about marine science? Since all science electives have been removed, they look for alternatives. Juniors Logan Benedix and Ed Vidito found a day at University of Maine at Orono met their needs. Their journey began in Lorraine Tanguay’s class called Personal Life […]
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New fishing rules in 2014 Maine lawbook
RUMFORD — The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife continues work to simplify its fishing rulebook, now available at most town offices. Additionally, there are six significant changes listed in the 2014 magazine-format book. The general law for lakes and ponds in the southern and eastern counties now allows year-round fishing with no special […]
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Students honored for achievements
DUDLEY, Mass. — Courtney Vallee of New Gloucester, a member of the Nichols College class of 2014, has obtained an internship for the fall 2013 semester. Internships allow students to apply their classroom experiences and knowledge to excel in a real world business or organizational environment. Vallee, a psychology major, is completing an internship at […]
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Health coach challenges MVHS students
RUMFORD — Tony Solis, health specialist for State of Maine Wellness Program, challenged Mountain Valley High School students to approach their wellness day with a “beginner’s mind.” A beginner’s mind approaches each situation like it’s the very first time. With that frame of reference, students can discard preconceived notions and start fresh. “Throw out what […]
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Rumford selectmen approve marketing plan for Puiia Business Park
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen have unanimously voted to support a plan drafted by Envision Rumford! and the Western Maine Economic Development Council that would help market the Puiia Business Park on Route 108. Town Manager Carlo Puiia said that the plan, drafted by Envision Rumford! member Jim Rinaldo and Glen Holmes, director of […]