RUMFORD — During the first two hours of budget work Thursday night, selectmen carved up the Parks and Recreation budget, but left the police budget intact. There was plenty of angst about the uncertain revenue outlook from the state and continued layoffs from the NewPage paper mill. Last month, officials at the Rumford mill announced […]
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Envision Rumford! Promotions Committee forms to market downtown events
RUMFORD — Nearly a dozen members of economic development group Envision Rumford! organized Wednesday night into a Promotions Committee. They are tasked initially with creating a slogan and planning events for the downtown area, newly elected Chairwoman Tammi Lyons of Peru said. Lyons is also a sales associate at Lennox Capital Management of Rumford. Overall, […]
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Hope Association to host first scrapbooking and crafting fundraiser
RUMFORD — The Hope Association will host a scrapbooking and crafting fundraiser Saturday, March 16, to help individuals with developmental disabilities. Executive Director Catherine Johnson said this is the first time the Hope Association has hosted a scrapbooking-and-crafting-themed fundraiser, and seating is limited. “There are 30 spaces set up, and so far, fifteen people have […]
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Correction: Pilgrimage by hundreds of thousands
BETHEL — A story published on Page B1 of Wednesday’s Oxford Hills and River Valley editions should have said several hundred thousand people travel the pilgrimage trail to visit the main 88 temples on the Japanese island of Shikoku. Incorrect information was reported by the Sun Journal.
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Ticket raffle will benefit Nate Clark
RUMFORD — A benefit bash fundraiser has been planned for Nate Clark, who had a snowmobile accident and is paralyzed from the waist down. The fundraiser is set for Saturday, March 23, at 49 Franklin St. While tickets for the dance sold out in three days, the public is invited to a ticket raffle and […]
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Myra Crosby
WEST PARIS — Myra Crosby, 86, a resident of Ledgeview Nursing Home for nearly five years, formerly of Congress Street, Rumford, died Friday, March 1. She was born Sept. 27, 1926, in New Bedford, Mass., a daughter of John and Dorothy (Vinal) Ashworth. She received her education in New Bedford schools, graduating in 1944 from […]
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Trail Blazers Club meeting MEXICO — The Mexico Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, downstairs at the Mexico Town Hall. There will be nominations and an election of officers. All are welcome to attend. To become a member, join at the meeting or by calling Nick […]
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Snowstorm, icy conditions lead to multiple accidents on Rumford road
RUMFORD — Factors combined Saturday evening to create a busier than usual night for Rumford police officers. During a snowstorm, they handled several simultaneous accidents, sought help to close a road due to dangerous driving conditions and made one arrest for drunken driving, Chief Stacy Carter said Tuesday afternoon. Cpl. Donald Miller and officer Brad […]
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Paresseux Club plans annual St. Patrick’s Outing
RUMFORD — The officers and members of Le Paresseux Club invite all to attend their annual St. Patrick’s Outing on March 16 and 17 at their club, 227 Waldo St. On Saturday, March 16, the club will open at 1 p.m. The Fraternal Union Meeting will be held at 2 p.m. A corned beef and […]