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Androscoggin County, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, River Valley

Androscoggin River, once a ‘national disgrace’, should be recognized for cleanup efforts, advocates say

by Joe Charpentier May 30, 2025May 31, 2025

Advocates propose reclassifying the water quality of the river from Rumford to Lisbon — a move they say could spark economic growth.

Local News, News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times

Rumford tax increase necessary to save police force, officials say

by Bruce Farrin May 29, 2025June 5, 2025

Town Manager George O’Keefe and Police Chief Tony Milligan make the case for keeping the town’s police department.

Maine, Maine Crime, Oxford Hills, River Valley

Mexico man charged in Rumford robbery

by Mark LaFlamme May 28, 2025May 29, 2025

Suspect Bryan Wood was once charged in a string of arson fires that brought down several downtown Lewiston buildings in 2013. The charges were later dropped when Wood was declared unfit to stand trial.

Maine, Maine Crime, River Valley

Rumford man charged with firing shots in downtown Lewiston

by Mark LaFlamme May 28, 2025May 29, 2025

Troy Blanchard, 35, has a long criminal history that includes assaults, police standoffs, a stolen car and firing a shotgun on Falmouth Street in Rumford.