RUMFORD — Unless otherwise noted, the following are to be arraigned on Dec. 6 in Rumford District Court: * Robert Montalvo, 42, Dickinson, Texas, operating after suspension, 1:15 a.m. Oct. 10 on Route 2. He was released on $60 cash bail and will be arraigned on Jan. 3 in Rumford District Court. * Greg Gibbons, […]
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Investigation continues into theft of $400 snake in Rumford
RUMFORD — Police continue to pursue leads into the theft of a Mexican boa constrictor valued at $400 and reported missing Oct. 5. Officer Dave Hodgson said Tuesday that he believes the snake was taken by someone two weeks prior to Oct. 5. Anyone who has seen the 3-foot-long tan and brown snake or has […]
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Oct. 11 Rumford selectmen meeting postponed
RUMFORD — Tonight’s special selectmen meeting at 7 o’clock to deal with a couple of matters involving Gateway Plaza LLC, owner of the new Amato’s restaurant, has been postponed. Approval is sought for a mortgage note and a quitclaim deed for 438 Waldo St. to Gateway Plaza LLC. Town Manager Carlo Puiia said early Tuesday […]
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Rumford magician plans great escape
RUMFORD — With nothing up his sleeve, including past experience or practice, Scot Grassette of Rumford plans to perform a grand escape. On Saturday, Oct. 22, Grassette, owner of 49 Franklin in Rumford, is hosting a magic hoedown and thrill show at his reception hall at 49 Franklin St. He hopes to perform an escape […]
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Eats: A Lithuanian feast
Ever wondered how many cooks it takes to throw a huge Lithuanian picnic? I recently had the pleasure of finding out when the Lithuanian Heritage Club of Rumford sponsored a Lithuanian outing at Black Mountain Ski Resort in Rumford. Between 15 and 20 Lithuanian descendants cooked pan after pan of kugelis, pound after pound of […]
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A look back at the week’s news
At the annual town meeting in June, Rumford voters rejected a $4,000 funding request from Safe Voices, the former Abused Women’s Advocacy Project. The vote was 708-546 which, at the time, Police Chief Stacy Carter called “crazy.” Last week, selectmen unanimously approved spending $600 to erect signs stating the town had zero tolerance for domestic […]
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Weak, infected pets found in Rumford apartment
RUMFORD — A woman who left cats, dogs and an iguana without food or water in her vacant apartment this week is under investigation for animal cruelty, an official said. Animal Control Officer Sue Milligan said she began receiving complaints Tuesday that a woman in an apartment at 30 Falmouth St. had left her animals […]
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Hope Association, Rotary holding Oktoberfest
RUMFORD — Oktoberfest is a day of family fun. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, children, teens and adults will find lots to do at the Hope Association’s Adult Activity Center (former Armory) on Lincoln Avenue. Crafters will offer their handmade wares for sale, including beautiful knit and crocheted items and jewelry. […]