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Rumford
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Fire at Rumford auto business was accidental, fire chief says
The fire at Adley’s Auto Sales and Services on Tuesday that caused an estimated $1 million damage was the result of efforts to thaw a frozen pipe, authorities say.
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Posted inCommunity, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, Rumford Falls Times
Public interest payphones a critical safety link in Maine
Public interest payphones in Maine continue to provide a crucial and free, yet aging, connection for people who need a dependable way to call for help.
Posted inMaine
Fire heavily damages building, equipment, tow trucks in Rumford
About 50 firefighters from seven departments responded Tuesday night to a blaze at Adley’s Auto Sales and Service.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Local News, Maine, Rumford Falls Times
Housing in Rumford is growing, as is its appeal, town manager says
121 units of additional housing will be available within 60 days and more is coming.
Posted inBusiness, Guides, Maine, Rumford Falls Times, The Bethel Citizen
Picking out the perfect fresh Christmas tree a seasonal family affair
With the Christmas season well under way, area greenhouses and tree farms are welcoming customers to choose a precut tree or chop down their own.
Posted inCommunity, Local News, Maine, Rumford Falls Times, The Maine Forecast
As snow flies, Rumford begins enforcement of new winter parking ban
Police Chief Tony Milligan says his department has started issuing warnings to people parking on the street overnight.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Outdoors
Small Maine ski areas beat the odds as they struggle for survival
Community ski mountains and their supporters stress the importance of keeping outdoor recreation available to all residents.
Posted inMaine, News, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education, The Bethel Citizen
Homesteading initiative at Andover Elementary seeks to steer students from screens
A school-initiated book group is finding additional direction from reading from Jonathan Haidt’s, ‘The Anxious Generation.’
Posted inMaine, News
Andover woman burned when hair removal device ignites supplemental oxygen
The woman was flown to Maine Medical Center to treat burns to her face and head.