RUMFORD — Work is expected to start in a few weeks on the town’s newest attraction: a downtown fitness trail along the Androscoggin River. The trail will feature 10 fitness stations in 12- by 12-foot parcels on town land. Equipment such as monkey bars, pullup bars or a bench for situps will be placed in […]
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Rumford board has lengthy agenda
RUMFORD — Selectmen will have a lengthy agenda to tackle at their regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. in Rumford Falls Auditorium. There are four old-business items on the agenda. These include Peter Orino’s request to permanently close McKenzie Hill, an update on the 2007 street sweeper by Public Works Superintendent Andy Russell, appointment of the […]
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Rumford board supports downtown fitness trail along Androscoggin River
RUMFORD — A representative from Healthy Maine Streets sought permission from selectmen Thursday night to use town property along the Androscoggin River in the downtown to create a fitness trail. The board, however, suggested that Randall Smith and Envision Rumford instead meet with the Rumford Parks Department to have it design the trail. Randall Smith, […]
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Rumford board to approve annual town warrant, June ballot
RUMFORD — Selectmen are scheduled to approve the annual town warrant and ballot at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 1, in Rumford Falls Auditorium. Among the additional agenda items are approvals to hire a police officer and appoint a warden and deputy wardens for the June elections. There also is a request to approve eliminating nighttime […]
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LEAP offers first ‘Run, Walk, or Roll a Mile in My Shoes’
FARMINGTON — A dream for a unique property is evolving in Farmington. Along with the existing wellness trail, fitness trail and maze at the Oliver House, a Life Enrichment Advancing People home is developing. An opportunity for the public to support the effort while also “raising awareness that people of all abilities can participate at […]