RUMFORD — Rather than hire outside economic development experts, selectmen Thursday night felt it was best for the town to rely on local talent. During the economic development workshop, the board listened to Glen Holmes and Jim Rinaldo sell their abilities. Holmes is the director of the Western Maine Economic Development Council, which represents 34 towns […]
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Santa braves cold weather, collects donations for Canton children
CANTON — Anyone driving past the post office in the past two weeks may have spotted an unusual sight — Santa Claus, waving at passers-by, standing next to a large red stocking and a sign that reads, “I work for cookies.” Farther down the road is a larger sign that reads, “Help Canton’s Angels fill […]
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Finny the great ‘goose child’
It was a picture few have ever seen. Under the cold, clear December sky, a woman, armed with a hand saw, was dragging a newly-cut fir tree from the back woods. Leading the way was a dappled gray goose. That woman was me, and the goose was my Finnegan, or “Finny” for short. Finny is […]
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Rumford police arrests
The following will be arraigned on Jan. 8 in 11th District Court: * Leroy Leonard, 34, domestic violence terrorizing, 8:55 p.m. Nov. 30 on Riverside Road off Route 108 in Smith Crossing. He was released on $1,200 unsecured bail. * Amber Cyr, 24, possession of a Schedule W drug, 9:52 p.m. Nov. 29 on Franklin […]
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Students at Telstar Middle School host art fair, concert
BETHEL — Students in Telstar Middle School’s advanced art class held an ArtReach Jamboree on Thursday evening, inviting dozens of local musicians to play classic songs in the auditorium while students held an art sale throughout the rest of the school. The art sale consisted of drawings, paintings and three-dimensional projects created by the students. […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — These arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * William J. Hamner, 33, of Rumford, on failure to pay fines, 5 p.m. Dec. 3 in Rumford by the Rumford Police Department. * Wilfred E. Buck, 58, of Rumford, on domestic violence assault, obstructing the report of a crime and failure to submit to arrest […]
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Rumford board airs concerns with bid process
RUMFORD — During a bid-process workshop Thursday night, selectmen and department heads aired concerns about the system and a proposed change. Board of Selectmen Chairman Greg Buccina said he would like more insight on pending bid processes pitched by department heads and Town Manager Carlo Puiia, like two weeks prior to the board being asked […]
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Rumford business offers free display space for local crafters, artisans
RUMFORD — Gone Loco! Cafe at No View Farm on South Rumford Road will be offering free space to local crafters and artists to display their handmade goods. Crafters and artisans must live within a 50-mile radius of South Rumford, owner Annette Marin said Sunday in a news report. All products must have approval to […]
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Mexico police log
MEXICO — The Police Department responded to 30 complaints over the last week. Among the complaints were the following: * At 7:59 a.m. Dec. 5, police responded to a call from the town’s highway foreman stating that vehicles have still been parking on the side of the road, despite the fact that the town’s parking […]