As a Wind Power Advisory Committee member, I wish to address questions surrounding the ordinance recently presented to Rumford’s Board of Selectmen. WPAC’s goal in crafting this ordinance was the health and safety of Rumford’s citizens. WPAC did not target First Wind; we addressed any potential wind power project in Rumford. WPAC’s meetings are open […]
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Proposed charter change going to Nov. 2 voters, proposal to come next week
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen voted 3-0 Thursday night to place a charter change proposal on the Nov. 2 ballot. A workshop is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday to discuss the options, followed by a meeting at 7 to decide which one to present to voters. The charter change is prompted by the vote […]
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Rumford Police – Arrests
The following are to be arraigned in Rumford District Court: * Jose Camacho, 30, Rumford, operating a motor vehicle without a license, 7:30 a.m. Sept. 2 on Rumford Avenue. He was released on $100 unsecured bail and will be arraigned on Dec. 7 in Rumford District Court. * Jeremy Gallant, 35, Rumford, warrant charging failure […]
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Welfare, Black Mountain funding set for vote
RUMFORD — Residents will finally get to debate the merits of funding Black Mountain ski resort and the town welfare budget in about three weeks. At Wednesday night’s special selectmen meeting, the board unanimously OK’d the warrant for a town meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27, in the Muskie Auditorium at Mountain Valley High […]
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Wind ordinance angst builds in Rumford
RUMFORD — Depending on what selectmen decide at next Wednesday’s special meeting, voters trying to adopt an ordinance on Nov. 2 to regulate wind farms could face two proposals instead of one. Currently, selectmen have accepted one proposed ordinance from the Wind Power Advisory Committee, which spent nine months adapting Dixmont’s ordinance for Rumford. Like […]
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NFL Punt, Pass and Kick competitors sought
RUMFORD — Boys and girls ages 6 to 15 are being sought to show off their football skills in the National Football League’s Punt, Pass & Kick competition. The Rumford Parks and Rumford Lodge of Elks No. 862 will host the free event at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at Chet Bulger Football Field, also […]
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Up to the voters
Will Black Mountain of Maine be in operation to host the U.S. Nationals in January, 2011? Rumford voters can make that happen when voting by secret ballot on Oct. 13 at the American Legion Hall in Rumford. There will be a new town meeting at Muskie Auditorium at Mountain Valley High School on Sept. 27 […]
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Issue only partly dismissed
I’m writing to address a factual error in the article that appeared Aug. 30 regarding Black Mountain. As the pro se representative of the group of citizens that filed the complaint, I attended the hearing with Justice Clifford, along with the attorney for the town of Rumford. Judge Clifford did not dismiss the part of […]
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August calendar of events
August 10 Chamber board meeting 7:30 a.m. August 15 Dixfield outdoor Market 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Peek A Week Hikes for August Wed. 8/4 Eyebrow Loop (Grafton Notch) 2.2 mi. loop 1,000’ Wed. 8/11 Speckled Mt. (Peru) 1.3 mi. to summit 2,183’ Wed. 8/18 Black Mt. (Peru) 1.3 mi. to summit 2,133’ Wed. 8/25 Dunn Falls […]