by Lou Marin RUMFORD — The No. 1 issue facing the veteran community today is suicide. Although we have adopted the slogan, “22 until none,” It is estimated that between 17 and 22 veterans or service members take their lives each day. That’s more than 6,000 annually. The rate of suicide for veterans is […]
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PFAS-free firefighting foam coming to Portland International Jetport
The Portland Fire Department says the PFAS-free foam should be fully installed in the airport’s 3 trucks by mid-November.
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Posted inLocal News, News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Walk to Remember held in Rumford to support Colby Fund
Nearly $5,000 was raised, which will support the Colby Fund, which provides financial and other support services to parents who have suffered loss.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine
Spate of stolen campaign signs reported across central Maine
Stealing political signs from a public right-of-way can be penalized with a $250 fine, and a person who takes a sign from private property can be charged with theft, punishable by up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine attorney general warns consumers of misleading solar power ads
Solar energy customers have been advised that Maine does not require homeowners to convert to solar and that the state does not offer incentives, grants, rebates or tax credits to install home solar panels.
Posted inMaine, News
Gray Water District lifts boil water order
The town is advising water residents to flush all water lines and faucets in their homes and discard food, beverages and ice made during the boil order.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Photos: Cows eat grass in Jay
Cows hang out near the fence enjoying their lunch.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Photo Album: See the thank you notes left for first responders at Lewiston’s mass shooting
Visitors to the Maine Resiliency Center in Lewiston left letters of thanks to first responders on Oct. 25, 2023.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, News, Oxford Hills
Paris sets special town meeting for land sales
The town plans to hold a public hearing and special town meeting at 6 p.m. Oct. 28.