1955 – 2013 LIMA, Ohio — Bruce A. Wotton, 58, of Ohio and formerly of Rumford, died Wednesday, Aug. 7, at Kindred Hospital. He was born in Rumford on July 9, 1955, to Frank E. and Leah (Murphy) Wotton Sr., who predeceased him. Bruce was a minister with the Universal Life Church since 2002. He […]
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State dismisses assault charges in Farmington ax case
FARMINGTON — The state has dismissed two charges of misdemeanor assault against a Rumford man as a result of a negotiated settlement, Assistant District Attorney Joshua Robbins said Monday. A Franklin County jury acquitted Brian Sweeney, 32, of felony aggravated assault in March related to an April 2012 incident involving an ax and meat cleaver […]
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Selectmen continue discussion on inter-municipal proposal
DIXFIELD — Selectmen continued discussion Monday evening on whether or not to accept a recent proposal by an out-of-state consultant who will help identify areas where the towns of Rumford, Mexico and Dixfield could cooperate and consolidate services. On Wednesday, the towns of Rumford, Mexico and Dixfield met at Rumford Auditorium to discuss a proposal […]
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Farmers, craftspeople keep River Valley residents supplied
RUMFORD — Though autumn is right around the corner and temperatures continue to drop, several local vendors keep setting up their canopy tents in the parking lot adjacent to Exchange Street to participate in the River Valley Farmers’ Market. Last week, seven vendors, some offering food and others offering crafts and jewelry, participated in the […]
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Sick of bad news? Here’s a cure
Lewiston City Hall, a prominent fixture on our daytime skyline, will soon make an even more spectacular appearance at night. Electricians started installing 36 LED lights Thursday and Friday that will illuminate the main tower and its two mini-towers. Workers will return later this month to finish the job. City Hall will join two other […]
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Selectmen schedule dates for budget public hearing, vote
RUMFORD — A municipal budget hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, followed by a budget vote Tuesday, Oct. 8. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall for residents to decide on eight budget proposals. The Board of Selectmen set the dates and times at […]
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Selectmen approve reduced budget recommendations
RUMFORD — For the fourth time in as many months, the Board of Selectmen gathered Thursday evening to approve new municipal budget amounts. Selectmen passed reduced budget proposals for all eight unapproved municipal budgets, nearly a month after raising their recommendations to try to meet those of the Finance Committee. The new budget recommendations of […]
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Rumford, Mexico boards vote to approve municipal joint services proposal
RUMFORD — Rumford and Mexico selectmen unanimously voted Wednesday evening to accept the proposal of an out-of-state consultant who will help identify areas where the towns could cooperate and consolidate services. Selectman George Byam made the motion for the towns to accept the proposal of New Hampshire consultants Municipal Resources, on the condition that Municipal […]
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Rumford men plead not guilty to trafficking charges
PARIS — Two men accused of trafficking crack cocaine in the Rumford area pleaded not guilty during their arraignment in Oxford County Superior Court on Tuesday. Martin D. Lore, 27, and Edward E. Towers, 48, both of Rumford were indicted last month on charges stemming from the seizure of more than 13 grams of crack cocaine […]
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Rumford, Mexico boards to meet Sept. 4, discuss sharing services
RUMFORD — The towns of Rumford and Mexico will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, at the Rumford Falls Auditorium to discuss municipal joint services and projects. Mexico Town Manager John Madigan said Selectman Reggie Arsenault first approached him and the rest of the board earlier in the summer with information about an outside […]