RUMFORD — A family gathering was held for Irene Poirier of Rumford on the occasion of her 100th birthday. She reached that milestone Dec. 20. Her daughter, Sharon Welch, said the great-great grandmother has lived the longest out of her 10 brothers and sisters. She was a middle child. “When my sister and I were […]
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Rumford Charter Commission holding first reading of changes Thursday
The panel is reviewing the 1951 document, which was last amended in 2018.
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Maine needs more housing, fast. Two companies are turning to the assembly line.
Built in a factory, modular homes and apartments can go up quickly. Can new designs change some of the stigma?
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Two men accused of stealing car, intentionally striking minivan in Rumford
The local police chief appealed to the court to not release the men from custody given their repeated lawlessness and “total disregard for judicial authority.”
Posted inLocal & State, News, River Valley
Board approves money to evaluate clock on Rumford Town Hall
Selectmen approved $3,500 to have Balzer Clock Restoration of Freeport determine what needs to be repaired and how much it will cost.
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Sixth grade students moving to former Mexico police station Tuesday
RSU 10 Superintendent Deb Alden said staff will begin moving in Friday.
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Skiing ‘carnival’ comes to Rumford
The alpine portion of the weekend was held at Sunday River in Newry.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Central Maine Healthcare to be acquired by California-based nonprofit
Leaders of Central Maine Healthcare, which includes Central Maine Medical Center, have struggled with funding deficits and have been looking for ways to inject new capital into its hospitals.
Posted inLocal & State, Local News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford to consider own notification system
RUMFORD — The town is considering establishing its own emergency notification system. Town Manager George O’Keefe said, “We’ve been looking at notification systems prior to the (Dec. 10) incident with the brown snow at the mill. That certainly made it quite clear that this was something that we needed to consider on a broader level.” […]
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Bank donates $25K to Black Mountain of Maine’s capital campaign
RUMFORD — Black Mountain of Maine recently received a $25,000 contribution from Franklin Savings Bank towards their capital campaign. “Their support will help us expand our snowmaking capacity, ensuring better coverage and earlier openings for seasons to come,” noted a Black Mountain spokesman. “This gift doesn’t just benefit the mountain — it helps our entire […]