RUMFORD — On Saturday, tens of thousands of Maine wreaths were being placed on graves at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Simultaneously in Rumford, hundreds of people, state dignitaries, military officials and soldiers gathered at Mountain Valley High School to remember and honor U.S. Army Pfc. Buddy W. McLain, “who put his life where his […]
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Soldier comes home
Buddy McLain was one of six soldiers with the 101st Airborne who were ambushed and killed by enemy fire on Nov. 29 in Afghanistan. Memorial service for McLain will be held Saturday at Mountain Valley High School starting at 11 a.m.
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Membership application
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President’s message
President’s Message As I sit back and ponder this past year I have to do so with a smile on my face. We truly are blessed. In times where stating “times are tricky at best” we continue to see a community rise above all these challenges and show empathy, generosity and love and that is […]
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Rumford arrest log
* Amanda Spitzer, 29, Dixfield, warrant charging operating a motor vehicle without a license, 11:10 a.m. Dec. 1. She was released on $100 cash bail. A court date has yet to be set. * Melissa Burnham, 37, Rumford, criminal trespass and refusal to submit to arrest or detention, 8:35 p.m. Nov. 29 on Essex Avenue. […]
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Workshop Dec 9 to craft new Rumford wind ordinance
RUMFORD — Selectmen will start work on a new ordinance to regulate wind development projects at a workshop at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, in the Municipal Building Conference Room. Should the meeting attract a large crowd, it will be held upstairs in Rumford Falls Auditorium. Selectmen on Thursday night opted to use a previous […]
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Two Rumford deer hunters arrested on gun charges
RUMFORD — Two Rumford deer hunters were arrested on gun charges Tuesday afternoon after a Maine Warden Service investigation into a deer hunting incident last week off Route 232, according to a service report on Friday. Brandon M. Robin, 32, of 150 South Rumford Road, was charged with reckless conduct with a firearm by Maine […]
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Ceremony honors McLain
RUMFORD — About 40 veterans, police officers, firefighters, town officials and River Valley residents stood in silent salute Thursday afternoon as a black band was placed on the shield of Army Pvt. Buddy McLain. McLain, 24, of Peru, was one of six soldiers from the 101st Airborne killed when they were ambushed Monday by an […]