RUMFORD — Mary Ann Schlear knows well the power of prayer: It brought four “angels” last month to repair her severely debilitated family homestead. The roof needed replacing, and plumbing and the floor in the bathroom were gone. And, she and her daughter, Alana, who is in her mid-30s, had no hot water — let […]
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R. McInnis: Living with noise
This is in response to the Sun Journal article “Roxbury residents lodge turbine noise complaints” (Jan. 12). The West Shore homeowner, Linda Kuras, knew she’d hear noises from the wind turbines long before they were up and running. Now that the wind turbines are online and turning slowly, the anti-wind project people are using the […]
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Hospitals say proposed DHHS cuts would hurt care, patients
LEWISTON — A day after the CEO of St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center told Gov. Paul LePage that proposed cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services was a “nuke approach” that would leave thousands of Mainers without health insurance, hospital leaders across the state echoed that concern. They believe the cuts would cost […]
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Car causes tractor trailer to hit guard rail in Rumford
RUMFORD — A tractor-trailer driver was injured Friday when he tried to avoid a car that pulled onto Route 2 in front of him, police said. Ronald Bovin, 60, of Stark, N.H., suffered minor injuries to his shoulder when his loaded chip truck hit a guardrail, police officer Dave Hodgson said. Bovin was checked by […]
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New snow great for ski resorts, not enough for snowmobile trails
RUMFORD — Thursday night’s snowstorm brought powdery delight to area ski resorts like Sunday River in Newry. But for local snowmobile clubs, the 5 to 8 inches of dry, fluffy snow isn’t nearly enough, nor is it the right consistency. “A good windstorm will blow it all away and (sledders) will spin it off the […]
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Students sample Victorian era at tea party
RUMFORD — MountainValley High School students who are enrolled in AP English Literature and Composition are accustomed to analyzing and interpreting what they read. Often the research leads them to explore by-gone times and culture. They recently delved into the Victorian era. As a culminating event to a unit on Victorian literature, the students participated […]
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Bangor Savings makes large donation to Black Mountain
RUMFORD — Bangor Savings Bank recently made a $40,000 corporate gift to Black Mountain of Maine. The donation went to support the facility’s efforts in hosting the 2012 U.S. Cross Country Skiing Championships earlier this month. The funds will also help Black Mountain with winter sports events and programs over the next four years. More […]
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Triple chair open RUMFORD — Black Mountain of Maine’s triple chair is now open to the summit. This weekend’s hours of operation are: Friday, Jan. 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 6 to 9 p.m., ski or ride for $10. Saturday, Jan. 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. […]
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Rumford board OKs $11,000 for emergency repairs to aerial ladder truck
RUMFORD — Voting 4-0 Thursday night, selectmen authorized an $11,000 appropriation for repairs to the 1990 E1 aerial ladder truck. The decision came in an emergency session after an update from fire Chief Bob Chase. Urgent repairs are needed to rectify safety issues due to rapid deterioration of gears associated with the aerial’s turntable, which […]
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Lodge meeting RUMFORD — The Gorizia Lodge 467, Sons of Italy, will meet at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, at the hall in Smithcrossing. All members are encouraged to attend.