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Stories about Rumford

Rumford Group Homes develops community resource manual

RUMFORD — Paula Paladino, director of homeless services at Rumford Group Homes, Inc., presented the Oxford County Community Resource Manual in May to a newly formed grassroots group called the Community Resource Coalition. The coalition has had six meetings over the winter and spring month...

Connections • Thursday, June 30, 2011

Police say drowning in Rumford pool an accident

RUMFORD — An elderly Rumford man who was trying to remove the cover on his backyard in-ground swimming pool apparently fell in and drowned, officials said Wednesday. Raymond Berryment, 78, of 6 Royal Lane, was found dead in the deep end of the pool, Capt. Daniel Garbarini said.

Terry Karkos, Staff Writer • River Valley • Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at 12:05 pm

Rumford arrest log

Unless otherwise noted, the following are to be arraigned on Sept. 6 in Rumford District Court: * Jacquelyn Wilson, 36, Rumford, domestic violence assault, 11:50 p.m. June 25 on Wyman Hill Road. She was released on $800 unsecured bail. * Jocelyn Fletcher, 28, Dixfield, operating und...

• River Valley • Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Rumford police investigate possible drowning death

RUMFORD — Police were called to a Royal Lane home on Tuesday morning to investigate a possible drowning death in an in-ground pool. The adult victim's name isn't being released pending notification of family members, Capt. Daniel Garbarini said early Tuesday afternoon. “...

Terry Karkos, Staff Writer • River Valley • Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 1:23 pm

Rumford police investigate possible drowning death

RUMFORD — Police were called to a Royal Lane home on Tuesday morning to investigate a possible drowning death in an in-ground pool. The adult victim's name isn't being released pending notification of family members, Capt. Daniel Garbarini said early Tuesday afternoon. “...

Terry Karkos, Staff Writer • News • Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 1:23 pm

Rumford performer prepares for July 4 Walk of Danger

Longtime performing arts magician and entertainer Scot Grassette, 46, of Rumford, reveals how he will place silver dollars over his eyes to then be taped over with black Gorilla tape as a blindfold before he performs his debut Walk of Danger stunt at the River Valley Fourth of July Celebration at... 1

Terry Karkos, Staff Writer • River Valley • Monday, June 27, 2011

Rumford Public Library launching summer reading program

RUMFORD — Area young people are invited to participate in the "One World, Many Stories" summer reading program at the Rumford Public Library. The program is open to children of all reading abilities, from preschool through age 14. Reading during the summer months helps children enhan...

Connections • Thursday, June 23, 2011

TIF districts topic of special Rumford selectmen meeting June 23

RUMFORD — Selectmen will convene a special board meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday, June 23, to discuss potential tax-increment financing districts. It will be held in Rumford Falls Auditorium. A TIF is a locally-controlled economic development financing program that is funded by pro... 1

Terry Karkos, Staff Writer • River Valley • Thursday, June 23, 2011

Wind turbine blade trucked through Rumford

A giant wind turbine blade bound for New Hampshire is trucked through the intersection of Congress Street and Route 108 late Wednesday afternoon on its way to Route 2 in Rumford. 1

River Valley • Thursday, June 23, 2011

Effort under way to raise money for Safe Voices

RUMFORD — Momentum is growing to raise money for Safe Voices after town meeting voters rejected money for the agency, which helps victims of domestic abuse and violence. Formerly known as the Abused Women's Advocacy Project, Safe Voices works ...

Terry Karkos, Staff Writer • River Valley • Thursday, June 23, 2011

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