* Thomas Hines, 21, Peru, indecent exposure, 12:16 a.m. May 1 on Waldo Street. He was released on $600 unsecured bail and be arraigned on June 7 in Rumford District Court. * Rodney Jarvis, 43, Rumford, warrant charging failure to pay fines on charge of assault, 8:21 p.m. April 29 on Cumberland Street. He was […]
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6 underage youths charged with alcohol crimes
RUMFORD — In the past four days, four minors and two juveniles were charged with alcohol crimes during a campaign by Rumford police to curb underage drinking. On Tuesday, Patrolman Bradlee Gallant charged Brandon Turbide, 19, Daniel Mclay, 20, and Joshua Blodgett, 20, all of Rumford, with illegal possession of alcohol by a minor, police […]
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Time management, responsibility important traits for top two students at Mountain Valley High School
RUMFORD — Erin Milligan and McKenzie Paterson are co-presidents of the Student Council, National Honor Society members and good friends. They have taken turns being the top student in their class ever since they were freshman at Mountain Valley High School. Now, about to graduate on June 2, Erin is the valedictorian and McKenzie is […]
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Rumford board to vote on sections of proposed wind ordinance May 4
RUMFORD — Selectmen are expected to approve sections of their proposed wind ordinance at a special board meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, in Rumford Falls Auditorium. These sections were brokered by the board during a nearly three-hour workshop at a rare Sunday meeting April 17. The new proposal is modeled after the original […]
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License of Hallowell auditor who managed Rumford’s books questioned
LEWISTON — A Hallowell man who has been auditing the town of Rumford’s books for the past two decades may not have been properly licensed to do some of that work. The accountancy firm license held by Harold Blake, who owned Harold E. Blake Accounting Services, was revoked in 2009 by order of the Maine […]
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What is the purpose of a Chamber of Commerce?
Business owners in towns and cities form these local societies to advocate on behalf of the business community. An association, of businessmen and businesswomen, designed to promote and protect the interests of its members. There is a national Chamber of Commerce, as well as numerous state and local chambers. Among the benefits members receive are […]
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River Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner
The River Valley Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its Annual Dinner & Meeting event on April 30. This dinner is a wonderful opportunity for our Chamber members and the community to come together annually and have a great time experiencing a Chamber meeting, dinner, networking opportunities, and entertainment. The cost for this year’s event […]
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Rumford Hospital holding jewelry sale
The Rumford Hospital Jewelry Sale is back by popular demand. The sale will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, May 2, and from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, in Conference Room A on the ground floor of Rumford Hospital. The jewelry company, In Design, transforms the hospital conference room into […]
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Newspapers carving out a new tomorrow
We rarely write about ourselves in this column, but people keep asking — what’s happening to the newspaper industry? A lot, thank you, and most of it good. We do appreciate that readers are concerned about the challenges our business has faced over the past three years. Many have heard about the handful of metro […]