RUMFORD — Law enforcement agencies across the nation will be participating in a Drug Prescription Take Back Day on Oct. 29. Nationally, approximately 2,500 teens abuse prescription medications on a daily basis, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Proper disposal of medications is a way to combat that staggering statistic. The DEA reports that […]
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Rumford board unanimously approves signs that town is against domestic violence
RUMFORD — Selectmen unanimously approved funds Tuesday night for signs stating the town has zero tolerance for domestic violence. Rumford police Chief Stacy Carter proposed pulling $600 from the drug forfeiture account to pay for six signs. He said he chose that source of money because cases of domestic violence often go hand-in-hand with drug and […]
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Weston honored by Historical Society
RUMFORD — The Rumford Historical Society held a fall welcoming potluck supper on Sept. 21 at the Rumford Point Congregational Church. The guest of honor was William (Bill) Weston of Rumford Center. Weston is the former president of the society for many times over the past years. Weston’s achievements were highlighted by Mrs. Jean Hersey, […]
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Third wind power ordinance approved by Rumford selectmen
RUMFORD — Selectmen are hoping the third time is a charm after unanimously voting for a proposed Wind Energy Facility Ordinance on Thursday night. Voters will decide in November whether to adopt it. “I think the board accomplished what they set out to do, which was make a compromise on the ordinance and protect the […]
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Fall foliage paddle set for Saturday
RUMFORD — Paddlers of all ages and abilities are invited for a day on the Androscoggin River in Rumford on Saturday, Oct 1. The event is sponsored by the Androscoggin River Watershed Council, the Mahoosuc Land Trust and the River Valley Growth Council. One of the Androscoggin River Watershed Council’s purposes is to Promote recreational […]
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Safe Voices showing the color purple this fall
RUMFORD — Fall colors are starting to peak all over Maine but Safe Voices in Oxford County is hoping to see the color purple. October is domestic violence awareness month, which was first enacted in 1995 by the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence. The color purple has been used to display support for victims […]
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Meeting to approve wind ordinance scheduled
RUMFORD — A special selectmen’s meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 6 p.m. to approve a proposed wind energy ordinance. Voters rejected an ordinance in June by a 696-582. The board has until Thursday to sign an ordinance in order for it to go before voters in November. Selectman Jeremy Volkernick said at an ordinance […]
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Well done – Samantha Gagnon
BANGOR — Samantha Gagnon, daughter of Brian and Kathy Gagnon of Rumford, graduated cum laude from Husson University in May where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology. She also earned a 3.98 in her last semester of school. She will continue her education in the fall for her master’s in occupational therapy.
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MVHS in running for share of $1 million
RUMFORD — Mountain Valley High School has jumped to No. 83 on the Top 100 list for U.S. Cellular’s Calling All Communities campaign, up from their spot at No. 94 earlier this week. The top 18 schools on the list will share $1 million. Two weeks remain until voting closes on Oct. 6 so the […]