RUMFORD — The NewPage Corp. paper mill was recognized Tuesday afternoon by county, local and state officials for its “outstanding” safety efforts over the past year. Paul Ouellette of NewPage accepted the Facility of the Year 2012 award in Rumford Falls Auditorium from Teresa M. Glick, chairwoman of the Oxford County Local Emergency Planning Committee […]
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Phyllis A. Weliska
LEWISTON — Phyllis A. Weliska, 93, of Spruce Street, Rumford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 25, at Central Maine Medical Center. She was born in Rumford, Oct. 21, 1919, a daughter of Peter and Ludvika (Antizus) Pocius. Phyllis was educated in Rumford schools and was a graduate of Stephens High School, Class of 1938. […]
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Playing it forward: Vietnam veteran writes song about peace
LEWISTON — Jim Merrill is a busy man. After retiring from the Air Force, he spent 12 years working at Tri-County Mental Health Services before being hired at Facing Change, a family counseling, substance abuse and mental health agency in Lewiston. He spends one day a week at Mountain Valley High School as an affiliate […]
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Rev. Maurice N. Morin
1938 – 2013 LEWISTON — Rev. Maurice N. Morin, 74, of Lewiston, died Friday, May 24, at Ouellette’s Adult Foster Home. He was born in Lewiston on August 16, 1938, the son of the late Arsene and Yvonne (Tremblay) Morin. “Father Moe,” as he was known throughout Maine, attended Holy Cross Parochial School. He also […]
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Three Rumford women get their heads shaved for Casco charity
RUMFORD — Three Rumford women got a nontraditional Mother’s Day “gift” when they had their heads shaved to help children being treated for deadly illnesses. Stefanie Wilson, her sister, M. Mike Wilson, and their pastor, Izzie Radford-Nash, looked like Army recruits Thursday. “It was for charity and it went really well,” Stefanie Wilson said. Last […]
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Well done: Student achievements
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Linsey Joanne House made the dean’s list at Syracuse University. She is the daughter of Deborah House of Lewiston and granddaughter of Henry and Isobel Maifeld of 6 Clachan Place, Rumford. PLYMOUTH, N.H. — Miranda Casey received an Academic Excellence Award from Plymouth State University. This award is given to students obtaining a […]
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Candidates for Rumford board explain why they are seeking votes
RUMFORD — Five candidates for two Board of Selectmen seats spent 70 minutes answering questions and sharing opinions Thursday night about why they want to help run the town for the next three years. They are: Selectman Brad Adley, former Selectman Frank DiConzo and newcomers Chris Brennick, Lynden Clarke Jr. and Mary McPherson. Former selectman […]
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Rumford board to set RSU 10 budget vote validation
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen will hold a special board meeting at 8 a.m. Friday, May 24, to approve the warrant and notice of election calling the RSU 10 Budget Validation Referendum. The meeting will be held in the town manager’s office. tkarkos@sunjournal.com