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Rumford board has long agenda for Thursday
RUMFORD — As of Tuesday afternoon, there were 20 items under new business on the Board of Selectmen meeting agenda for 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18, in Rumford Falls Auditorium. After taking requests from residents present and reports from selectmen, Town Manager Carlo Puiia and department managers, the board will approve minutes from its previous […]
Four Mexico men indicted on cocaine trafficking charges
PARIS — Four men arrested in January in connection with a cocaine trafficking investigation have been indicted by an Oxford County grand jury. Daniel R. Allen, 53, of Swett Street in Mexico faces three Class A charges of aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs, each punishable by up to 30 years in jail and a $50,000 […]
Pair from Mexico, Rumford charged with stealing copper pipes from home
MEXICO — Two men are charged with stealing $2,500 worth of copper piping from a home on Porter Bridge Road, police Lt. Roy Hodsdon said Wednesday. Hodsdon said police arrested Anthony Mann, 22, of Kimball Avenue in Mexico and Nicholas R. Varnum, 21, of Penobscot Street in Rumford on April 10 and 11, respectively. They […]
Popular health care programs offered at University College at Rumford/Mexico
MEXICO — Despite a challenging economic climate, health care remains one of the fastest-growing occupational areas in the nation. University College at Rumford/Mexico offers courses from the University of Maine System campuses leading to degrees or certificates in health care management, dental hygiene, medical lab technology, mental health and human services, nursing, gerontology and more. […]
Lucy Barbara Day
RUMFORD — Lucy Barbara (Salatino) Day went to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, April 16. She was a resident of South Backfield Road in Rumford. She was born in Rumford, Jan. 25, 1942, a daughter of Vito and Teresa (Papasadora) Salatino. She was raised in the Roman Catholic faith and was a graduate […]
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Stephens High Class of 1954 MEXICO — Stephens High School Class of 1954 will meet for their monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, at Dick’s Restaurant. Classmates and guests welcomed. Chicken pie supper April 20 RUMFORD — A chicken pie supper will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at Rumford United […]
Furnace backup handled by rumford, Mexico firefighters
RUMFORD — Reports of a possible chimney fire sent fire crews from Rumford and Mexico to the former armory on Lincoln Street on Tuesday night. According to Rumford Deputy Chief Richard Coulombe, the call was received at 8:03 p.m. Tuesday, bringing seven firefighters from Rumford and 12 from Mexico. Once inside, Coulombe said crews found […]
Rumford schedules hearing on growth plan update
RUMFORD — The Rumford Comprehensive Plan Update Committee will conduct a public hearing on their proposal from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at Rumford Falls Auditorium. The purpose is to give the public an opportunity to learn about the plan update, ask questions and provide the committee with any concerns, committee Chairman Kevin […]
Rumford board lacks quorum discuss proposed ordinances, sets new meeting
RUMFORD — Due to the lack of a quorum, Rumford selectmen didn’t hold a meeting Tuesday night to discuss proposed ordinances. By 6 p.m., when the meeting was to have started, only Vice Chairman Jeff Sterling and Selectman Brad Adley were present, along with Town Manager Carlo Puiia. Selectman Jolene Lovejoy was absent, as was […]