RUMFORD — A local man who has been cross-country skiing for more than 75 years is still active in the club he helped create in 1936. Wendall “Chummy” Broomhall was born Dec. 3, 1919, and helped bring a cross-country skiing world championship competition to Rumford. Broomhall helped form the Chisholm Ski Club and donated 300 […]
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Mexico Thanksgiving meal rescheduled to Sunday
MEXICO — A free community Thanksgiving meal at the First Baptist Church scheduled for Wednesday was postponed because of the snowstorm. It has been rescheduled to Sunday, Nov. 27, and will be held after the service. The noon meal is free for all River Valley area residents, and the First Baptist Church is at 20 […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Matthew R. Varnerin, 22, of Norway, Nov. 21, warrant for aggravated trafficking in scheduled drug, Norway Police Department. * Mason L. Shane, 23, of West Paris, Nov. 22, theft and violation of bail condition, Oxford Police Department. * Haley J. Wormwood, 29, […]
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Mexico selectmen appoint two reserve officers
MEXICO — Selectmen appointed two reserve officers Tuesday night on the recommendation of police Chief James Theriault. Joseph Sage, a full-time police officer for Rumford Police Department, and James Scott, who Theriault said also works as a reserve for Dixfield Police Department, were appointed. The Police Department has been understaffed since full-time officer Kyle Matthews […]
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Rumford crime bulletin
Patrol officers responded to 77 complaints from midnight Nov. 14 to midnight Nov. 21. Arrests/summonses Nov. 14 at 6:50 a.m., Brian Bragdon, 37, of Rumford was charged by Patrolman Brad Gallant with operating after suspension on Spruce Street. Bragdon is scheduled to appear in court Feb. 7. Nov. 18 at 10:07 a.m., David Moore, 34, […]
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Rumford police arrests
The following will be arraigned on Jan. 3 in Rumford District Court: * Don Engberg, 23, Rumford, domestic violence assault, 4:56 a.m. Nov. 19 on Erchles Street. He was released on $700 unsecured bail. * Alycia Ginn, 31, Rumford, violation of a protection from abuse order, 10:50 p.m. Nov. 18 on Prospect Avenue. She was […]
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Rumford board OKs 5-year capital projects plan for library
RUMFORD — Selectmen approved a capital fund and five-year plan for Rumford Public Library on Thursday and will try to fast-track some projects. Library trustees and library Director Luke Sorensen presented the list of maintenance issues, selectmen said. The projects, which total $241,100 and are separated into years, are: * Fascia/soffit (roofing), $2,500; front entrance/lower […]
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Black Mountain to hold Texas hold ’em tournament
RUMFORD — Betting on a good turnout, Black Mountain of Maine will be hosting a Texas hold ’em poker tournament Sunday, Nov. 27. Money raised will help support the volunteer ski patrol program. The mountain has approximately 10 volunteers who work more than 100 hours during the ski season. Jennifer Leduc, event coordinator, said the […]
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Teen Bible club finds its calling in Rumford
RUMFORD — Three members of a new teen Bible club at RSU 10’s Mountain Valley High School helped a small army of volunteers deliver turkeys and “fixins” on Saturday to Rumford residents. For Team Servio members Jeremie DeTellis, Katelyn Robinson and Yaereem Lee, it was a chance to do some outreach by teaming with Praise […]
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Friends of Maine Mountains appeals Carthage wind project
CARTHAGE — Protecting Mount Blue State Park and Webb Lake is at the forefront for Chris O’Neil, chairman of Friends of Maine Mountains. The group filed an appeal with the Maine Bureau of Environmental Protection last week opposing Patriot Renewables LLC’s wind project in Carthage. The Quincy, Mass., firm doing business as Saddleback Ridge Wind […]