RUMFORD — Cabbies and owners of two local cab companies denounced a proposal Thursday night to charge cabbies an extra $22 to cover a new state fee for background checks when they apply annually for licenses. They argued that they’re providing Rumford a service by taking intoxicated fares home and putting themselves in danger in […]
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Medical residents attend conference
LEWISTON — Central Maine Medical Center’s Family Medicine Residency recently served as part of the host committee for the 2011 Family Medicine Education Consortium’s annual conference in Danvers, Mass. Central Maine Medical Center, Rumford Hospital and the CMMC FMR faculty and alumni were financial supporters of scholarships awarded to medical students who attended the conference. […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Chad A. Anthony, 21, of Parsonsfield, Jan. 2, violation of bail condition, driving to endanger, speeding more than 30 mph over the limit, failure to stop for an officer, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Stephanie M. Barbour, 22, of Hiram, Jan. 2, […]
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Rumford police log
Unless otherwise noted, the following are to be arraigned on March 6 in Rumford District Court: * Amy Touchette, 34, Rumford, warrant charging failure to pay fines on charge of bail violation, 7:49 p.m. Jan. 3. She was released on $75 cash bail. No court date is scheduled. * Rodney Kneeland, 38, Andover, violation of […]
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Rumford board could approve license fee hike for cabbies
RUMFORD — Local taxicab drivers could see a hike in their license renewal fees this year, depending on selectmen. The board will discuss the matter at its 7 p.m. meeting Thursday, Jan. 5, in Rumford Falls Auditorium. In February 2010, voters amended Rumford’s taxi law, requiring cabbies to apply at the police station for a […]
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Dorothy M. Bernard
RUMFORD — Dorothy M. Bernard, 82, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, at the Rumford Community Home. She was a resident of South Rumford Road. She was born in Mexico, Oct. 14, 1929, a daughter of Patrick and Mary (Richard) Martin. She was a graduate of Mexico High School. She worked as a bookkeeper for Western Auto […]
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Black Mountain gets tech savvy for races
RUMFORD — Nordic racers weren’t the only ones hoping for fast race times during the U.S. Cross-Country Championships at Black Mountain of Maine this week. John Bernard, of Rumford, a retired Mountain Valley athletic director, helped to design an application to be used with smartphones to deliver live racing results for the event. Bernard said […]
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Adult floor hockey comes to Rumford
RUMFORD — The Greater Rumford Community Center is hoping to offer a fun way to start your New Year’s resolutions. The center is offering a four-week adult coed floor hockey league starting Jan. 8, Bob Anderson, program coordinator, said. The program is free to members of the GRCC and if enough members participate in the […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were reported at the Oxford County Jail: * Joseph W. Bennett, 34, of Oxford, Dec. 28, failure to pay fines, $420 cash bail, Oxford Police Department. * Paul D. Chiasson, 44, of Bethel, Dec. 28, operating under the influence, $500 unsecured bond, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Wesley A. Mason, […]