RUMFORD — Finance Committee members Tuesday night began the first of three successive days of budget reviews, approving several department spending plans. They met with department heads for parks and recreation, police, fire and public works, listened to requests, asked questions and approved amounts. With one exception on the Fire Department budget, their recommendations mirrored […]
Rumford maine
Posted inConnections
Briefly
Quilters to meet April 11 RUMFORD — Rumford Area Quilters will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at the Rumford United Methodist Church, Linnell Street. To take part in the fabric swap, bring approximately 30 6.5-inch squares of red, white or blue, or a combination of those colors, cut from 100 percent cotton fabric […]
advertisement
Posted inRiver Valley
Rumford police arrests
The following are to be arraigned on May 7 in 11th District Court: * Kellie Bernard, 25, Rumford, 11th District Court warrant charging failure to appear on charge of operating after suspension, 12:57 p.m. April 8 on Washington Street. She was released on $250 cash bail. * Jason Kehrer, 35, violation of bail, 11:37 a.m. […]
Posted inConnections
Summer course registration begins at University College
MEXICO — Registration for university summer session courses at University College at Rumford/Mexico is open and ongoing. Start dates vary according to university, with most courses in the first session beginning in May and later sessions beginning in June and July. Courses in education, computer information systems, health and human services, business, nursing, library science, […]
Posted inWell Done
Maine Maritime Academy announces dean’s list
CASTINE — Maine Maritime Academy recently named students to their dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement in the first semester of the 2012-2013 academic year. Auburn: Robert Cloutier, power engineering technology, 2015; Cody Day, marine engineering operations, 2016. Bowdoin: William Melcher, marine engineering technology, 2014; Owen Blease, marine engineering technology, 2016. Mechanic Falls: Alexander Morrison, […]
Posted inRiver Valley
Rumford board to meet April 9 to consider tax relief petition
RUMFORD — Selectmen have scheduled a special board meeting Tuesday, April 9, to consider a tax relief petition introduced Thursday night. The meeting will be held at 4 p.m. in Rumford Falls Auditorium. The Concerned Rumford Taxpayers Group petition seeks to create an ordinance to cap the property tax levy at $17.5 for each fiscal […]
Posted inRiver Valley
Rumford man charged with store break-in, theft of gaming cards
MEXICO – A Rumford man was arraigned Friday on charges he broke into Kingmaker Games’ store three times and stole cash and more than $2,000 in merchandise. Dale Bowen Jr., 24, of Maine Avenue is charged with three counts each of burglary, theft and criminal mischief, Lt. Roy Hodsdon of the Mexico Police Department said. […]
Posted inConnections
Briefly
Rumford Elks to install officers RUMFORD — Installation of officers for 2013-14 for the Rumford Lodge of Elks No. 862 will take place on Saturday, April 6. Social hour will be from 4 to 5 p.m. with the installation of officers at 5. A supper will be served at 6 p.m. consisting of a choice […]
Posted inObituaries
Dorothy M. Chenard
FARMINGTON — Dorothy M. Chenard, 82, formerly of Raymond Street, Rumford, passed away Wednesday, April 3, at Sandy River Nursing Care Center, following a long illness with family at her side. She was born in Mexico, June 16, 1930, a daughter of Charles N. and Delima M. (Gallant) Brown. Dorothy was educated in Mexico schools […]
Posted inRiver Valley
Five take out papers for two Rumford board seats
RUMFORD — Five people have taken out papers to run for municipal office, Town Clerk Beth Bellegarde said Wednesday. Up for grabs are three-year terms for: * Two selectmen positions. * One Board of Assessors seat. * One RSU 10 school board position. The terms of Selectmen Brad Adley and Jeremy Volkernick expire in June. […]