RUMFORD — It took five tries in five months, but town officials finally have a municipal budget, thanks to Tuesday’s voters. They approved a proposed $1.19 million budget for Unclassified Accounts by a tally of 582-312. Voters also approved, 548-196, the Comprehensive Plan update that town meeting voters rejected in June. Residents elected six people […]
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Job and resource fair to be held at American Legion on Thursday
RUMFORD — The Rumford American Legion will be hosting their first job and resource fair from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 7, in conjunction with the Maine CareerCenter group. Patti Gray, a CareerCenter consultant, said that Maine CareerCenter has been holding job and resource fairs “pretty consistently for the past two to three years,” […]
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RES plans author visit, Internet safety and other programs for children, parents
RUMFORD — A wide variety of events and programs have been organized at Rumford Elementary School for students and parents during the next few weeks. Librarian Eileen Broderick said well-known Maine children’s author Amy MacDonald, creator of “Rachel Fister’s Blister,” will provide two days of writing coaching on Dec. 5 and 6. “We have a […]
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East Machias driver arrested after Rumford car crash
RUMFORD — An East Machias man was arrested early Monday morning after his vehicle went off Route 232 and smashed into a tree, Rumford police Sgt. Doug Maifeld said. Michael Ford, 30, of was charged with operating under the influence, operating after suspension, driving with an expired license and criminal mischief, Maifeld said. Ford and his […]
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Trail Blazers monthly meeting MEXICO — The Mexico Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, downstairs at the Mexico Town Hall, Route 2. All are welcome. To become a member to help support the club, do so at a meeting or by calling Nick Brown, 364-8665. Think […]
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Kreckel Law to fill stockings for soldiers in Afghanistan
RUMFORD — In lieu of swapping Christmas gifts for the holidays, employees with Kreckel Law of Rumford will be aiming to make the Christmas season a little brighter for soldiers in Afghanistan by filling up stockings with different goods and shipping them overseas, said employee Melinda Woods. Woods said that during a recent meeting between […]
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Election Day 2013: Early voting low
Turner Deputy Town Clerk Joyce Moulin didn’t have to think twice when asked how many voters requested absentee ballots in her town. “Not very many,” she said Friday. That’s 23. Last year, during the presidential election, 500 voters in Turner asked for ballots ahead of time. The statewide deadline for regular absentee requests closed Thursday […]
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RVHCC taking the ‘100 Miles in 100 Days’ challenge for fifth time
RUMFORD — The River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition will participate in the “100 Miles in 100 Days” challenge starting Monday, Nov. 4, RVHCC member Barbara Rajaniemi said. It’s the fifth time the organization has taken part. The challenge, which is run by Healthy Maine Streets through local group Envision Rumford, aims to motivate people to […]
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Seven Rumford candidates seek six Charter Commission positions
RUMFORD — Seven people are seeking six seats on a Charter Commission being formed by selectmen. They are Christopher Brennick, Candice Casey, Eric Davis, Richard Greene, Ryan C. Palmer, Roger Viger Jr. and James Windover. Additionally, those seeking write-in votes and verified on Tuesday were Stephanie Wilson and Gary Dolloff. Voters to go to the […]
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Rumford board, townspeople to form commission to review Charter
RUMFORD — On Election Day next month, this town will have a new Charter Commission. Three people have been appointed by selectmen; the other six will be chosen by voters Tuesday, Nov. 5. The commission will be tasked with either revising or amending or getting rid of Rumford’s 1951 charter. In June, selectmen asked residents […]