RUMFORD — Kevin Kaulback confirmed Tuesday that he signed the final paperwork to purchase Hotel Rumford. Workers were beginning renovations to the 14-room hotel on Canal Street by mid-morning. The hotel, which has a bar and pub on the main floor, was previously owned by Doug Schneider and Dawn Allen, and had been for sale […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Veronika L. Christman, 20, of Paris, Dec. 22, operating after suspension, $500 unsecured bond, Norway Police Department. * Jodi M. Monahan, 26, of Norway, Dec. 23, failure to appear for operating after suspension and violation of bail condition charges, and failure to […]
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Hard to swallow: Maddy’s Restaurant closes after 41 years
MEXICO — Missing out on lunch isn’t the major concern River Valley residents have with the closing of Maddy’s Pizza on Friday. More important, the community will feel the loss of a business that constantly gave to those it served for 41 years. Due to tough economic times, competing food chains and hospital bills, Maddy’s […]
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Tumbleweed tales and a cross-country trek
A tumbleweed perched precariously atop our somewhat disheveled luggage stacked in the back seat of my bright red Honda Fit prompted the biggest laugh throughout 9,200 miles of driving across this beautiful, diverse country. Two American Indians were working at a McDonald’s in Montana, and when they saw the tumbleweed, they burst out laughing. When […]
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Rumford police log
Unless otherwise noted, the following are to be arraigned on March 6 in Rumford District Court: * John Farrington, 21, East Andover, operating under the influence, 12:07 a.m. Dec. 24. He was released on $1,000 unsecured bail. * Seth Haynes, 21, Peru, furnishing liquor to minors, 9:46 p.m. Dec. 23 near Route 2. He was […]
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Rumford crime bulletin
RUMFORD — Patrol officers responded to 83 complaints from midnight Dec. 18 to noon on Dec. 25. Arrests/summonses Dec. 19 at 10:19 a.m. — Stephen Heath, 55, of Rumford was arrested by Capt. Daniel Garbarini on Congress Street on a charge of violation of sex offender registry. Heath posted $2,000 unsecured bail and is scheduled […]
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Black Mountain opens alpine trails; Nordic trails to open Dec. 28
RUMFORD — Black Mountain of Maine ski resort opened its alpine venue for the season the day after Christmas and will have its Nordic trails ready by Wednesday, Dec. 28. The resort is also hosting the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association‘s U.S. Cross-Country Ski Championships Jan. 2-8. On Friday, spokesman Craig Zurhorst touted the ski […]
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Warm Maine winters no picnic at the beach for beech
So, I’m driving into work on Christmas Eve morning, not marveling at how light the traffic is on Route 2 in Carthage, Dixfield, Mexico and Rumford. Or keeping an eye peeled skyward for a glimpse of reindeer pulling a sleigh. No, I’m scanning roadside woods at 45 mph, looking for signs of beech bark disease […]
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Canton rips DEP for dam permitting process
CANTON — Selectmen say the Maine Department of Environmental Protection is building a dam of red tape on Whitney Brook. On Thursday, the town emailed a seven-page letter to the department regarding its construction of a dam to help regulate the level of Lake Anasagunticook. The letter was drafted by Malcom Ray, the town’s project […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Daniel T. Szczesuil, 60, of Norway, Dec. 19, operating under the influence, Norway Police Department. * John E. Larson Jr., 19, of Waterford, Dec. 20, failure to appear for domestic assault charge, $500 cash bail, Norway Police Department. * Jason D. Buotte, […]