RUMFORD — The Rumford Historical Society is selling restaurant-themed calendars to raise money to preserve its historical documents and artifacts, President Randall Smith said Friday. Although the society has sold calendars related to the town’s history in the past, Smith said they had never focused on a specific theme. “We used to include random photographs […]
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Cemetery lot prices on agenda for Dec. 22 Dixfield meeting
DIXFIELD — Continued discussions on cemetery lot prices and the possibility of merging the Dixfield, Mexico and Rumford police departments are on the agenda for selectmen Monday, Dec. 22. The meeting is 5:30 p.m. at the Ludden Memorial Library. The Board of Selectmen has been discussing raising the price of cemetery lots since Nov. 11, […]
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Rumford Town Office to close Dec. 24, 25 and 26, and New Year’s Day
RUMFORD — The Town Office will be closed Wednesday through Friday, Dec. 24 to 26, Town Manager John Madigan told selectmen Thursday night. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are holidays and Dec. 26 is a vacation day, he said. The Town Office will also be closed on New Year’s Day. A deputy clerk at 11th […]
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Share your prize-winning photo
If you’re watching one of these holiday lighting displays, take a photo and enter the image in the Lighting up the Holidays photo contest at http://Holiday.SunJournal.com. There are two prizes: Gift cards from Provencher’s Landscape and Grid Iron Restaurant. You have until 11:59 p.m. Dec. 23 to enter as many photos as you like. Good luck.
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Rumford board awaiting MDOT update on Portland Street traffic signal
RUMFORD — A Maine Department of Transportation crew is checking why the four-way traffic signal at Portland and River streets isn’t working correctly. The signal used to allow Portland Street traffic to pass without stopping, while a flashing red light would stop traffic on River Street. However, for many months now, it’s been a stop […]
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MES students honored for using their own money to help those less fortunate
MEXICO — Two sisters were honored Friday at a Meroby Elementary School assembly for spending their money to help others this holiday season. Third-grader Ella Young and fifth-grader Alana Young were presented with the first Above and Beyond Service Award from school staff. The girls bought gifts for Santa’s Helpers, the local animal shelter, the […]
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Rumford approves $12,000 to replace engine in fire rescue truck
RUMFORD — Selectmen voted 5-0 Thursday night to allow fire Chief Bob Chase to use up to $12,000 to rebuild a blown engine in the Rescue 1 truck. Chase said the engine failure occurred during a Dec. 10 storm. He said that after looking at various options, he decided to send it to Hight Ford […]
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Rumford board to begin enforcing ordinance to keep sidewalks snow-free
RUMFORD — Selectmen decided Thursday night they will start enforcing town ordinances restricting residents from plowing snow onto sidewalks. They also agreed to open up the town snow dump beside Rumford Avenue to general contractors and highway crews who remove snow from Rumford properties. Selectmen asked Public Works Superintendent Andy Russell to create a separate […]
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Rumford Community Dental reopens after five months
RUMFORD — Rumford Community Dental held its grand reopening Thursday afternoon, inviting residents, donors and stakeholders to take a tour of the new building and meet the staff. The Rumford branch closed July 2 after high winds from severe thunderstorms ripped off 30 percent of the roofing on the River Valley Technology Center. Karen Rickley, […]