Class of 1960 RUMFORD — The Class of 1960 of Mexico High School will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, at Gatch’s, corner of Rumford Avenue and Rangeley Place. For information, call Jeanne at 364-8841. Coaches vs. cancer RUMFORD — The Mountain Valley High School Athletic Boosters along with coaches, players and […]
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River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition challenges people to walk 100 miles in 100 days
RUMFORD — Think you can walk 100 miles in 100 days? That’s the challenge brought this winter from the River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition with its “Winter into Spring Walk 100 Miles in 100 Days” program. It’s aimed at motivating people to become and stay active while promoting physical and mental health through walking, Sandra […]
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50th anniversary celebrated
Elliot “Bud” and Barbara Burns RUMFORD — Elliot “Bud” and Barbara Burns of Rumford celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 25 while sailing on board Royal Caribbean’s “Allure of the Seas” in the Western Caribbean. They were joined by their son, Art Burns and his wife, Lisa, and children, Collin and Abby, as well […]
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Facetime: Terry Karkos — ‘Velcro Boy’ on bears, Stephen King and making the most of gopher holes
The way Sun Journal reporter Terry Karkos goes around chasing outlaws and wildlife, you probably picture him as a big man with a wild beard. Congratulations, Kreskin. You nailed it. Covering Rumford and the surrounding towns, Terry has one of the liveliest beats in the state. In the same day, you might find him reporting […]
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Driving home the risks of teen drinking parties
Rumford Police Chief Stacy Carter recently told a Sun Journal reporter that some parents still consider drinking parties a rite of passage for young people. We wonder how many still think so after the early Saturday morning accident that killed two young people and injured two others. Rebecca Mason, a 16-year-old sophomore at Oxford Hills […]
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Poodunck Club DIXFIELD —The Poodunck Snowmobile Club will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, at the WRS Clubhouse on the Canton Point Road. The group will discuss the 15th “Blessing of the Sleds.” Come with any new ideas for the club and the day of the blessing as well. For more information call 562-4690. […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Guner Vicelich, 23, of Rockland, Jan. 10, domestic violence terrorizing, domestic violence stalking and violation of protective order, $1,500 cash bail, Dixfield Police Department. * Robert D. Lemieux, 57, of Rumford, Jan. 11, aggravated drug trafficking, $50,000 cash bail, Maine Drug Enforcement […]
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Rumford man charged with felony drug trafficking
RUMFORD — A local man accused of felony drug trafficking will be arraigned Friday in Oxford County Superior Court in Paris. Robert D. Lemieux, 57, of 20 Byron St., was arrested at his home at 11 a.m. Wednesday by Maine Drug Enforcement Agent Tony Milligan on a warrant charging aggravated trafficking in synthetic narcotic Oxycodone, […]
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Event to benefit Greg Arsenault
RUMFORD — A benefit for Greg Arsenault will take place Saturday, Jan. 28, at 49 Franklin St. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Arsenault has been fighting a life-threatening medical problem and has accrued numerous medical bills. There will be both a Chinese and live auction. The live auction will begin at 8, drawings for […]