Dias Greene, 15, was exploring on a recreational trail with a friend Saturday when he slipped into a hole created in the root system of a fallen tree and was stuck there until firefighters rescued him.
2019
Posted inRumford Falls Times
Mexico looking to convert streetlights to energy-efficient LEDs
MEXICO — New streetlights could soon line Mexico roads in the coming months, replacing existing lamps with energy-efficient LED fixtures. Unlike other towns in Maine doing so, though, the Mexico Board of Selectmen is looking to go through Central Maine Power Co. for the conversion project in order to avoid maintenance responsibilities and costs. Town […]
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Workshop to plan for next Rumford town manager
Seen here are Rumford Board Chairman Chris Brennick (left) and Acting Town Manager Stacy Carter. RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen will meet Wednesday to “develop a plan to hire a town manager, longterm,” according to Chairman Chris Brennick. The 5:30 p.m. workshop will take place in the conference room, downstairs in the Municipal Building. […]
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DEP public hearing Monday on Roxbury Wind Project
An aerial view of Mahoosuc Land Trust’s Rumford Whitecap Preserve. ROXBURY — Roxwind LLC has submitted a Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) permit application for the Roxwind Project, located in Roxbury on North Twin Mountain. The project would produce 15.2 Megawatts (MW) of power and includes access roads and overhead and underground collection lines. […]
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Talks to resume after Trump says shutdown could last ‘years’
The standoff has prompted economic jitters and anxiety among some in Trump’s own party. But he appeared Friday in the Rose Garden to frame the weekend talks as progress.
Posted inBicentennial, Maine, News
On this date in Maine history: Jan. 5
Jan. 5, 1786: A report issued by the second convention to discuss the possibility of Maine separating from Massachusetts, held the previous day, asserts that Boston merchants benefit unfairly at Maine’s expense because of trade regulations involving lumber. It also says Boston officials didn’t represent Maine interests well and Maine residents are at a disadvantage […]
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$5.4 million plan aims to ease congestion at I-295 exit in Portland
An agreement between Portland and the Maine Department of Transportation calls for a redesign of the interchange connecting Interstate 295 and Franklin Street.
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Oliver Wahlstrom scores as U.S. advances to world junior hockey final
Maine-raised player scores first goal in Americans’ 2-1 win over Russia in semifinals. Finland up next.
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Gordon Hayward notches double-double as Celtics beat Mavs
Veteran scores 16 points, pulls down 11 rebounds.