RUMFORD — After about three weeks of work by the Public Works crew, most of the damage to local roads from Tropical Storm Irene has been repaired, but not paved. That’s the next step after town officials meet Monday, Sept. 19, with a representative from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Andy Russell, Public Works superintendent, […]
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Rumford board OKs kiosk at Androscoggin River boat launch
RUMFORD — The town boat launch on the Androscoggin River off Route 2 will soon get a new kiosk. Although that wasn’t on Thursday night’s Board of Selectmen agenda, Selectman Jolene Lovejoy motioned that a critical circumstance existed. Without explaining that, other than to say there was a time element involved, selectmen then approved that […]
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Rumford Police – Arrests
RUMFORD — Unless otherwise noted, the following are to be arraigned on Nov. 8 in 11th District Court in Rumford: * Eric Belanger, 34, Rumford, domestic violence assault, 3:53 a.m. Sept. 15 on Waldo Street. He was released on $1,000 unsecured bail. * Jeremy Vashaw, 38, Rumford, operating after suspension, 10:29 p.m. Sept. 14 on […]
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Rumford man charged with beating girlfriend
RUMFORD — A Rumford man remained behind bars Thursday, the day after police accused him of beating his girlfriend after a drinking binge and injecting himself with bath salts. David S. Moore, 34, of 230 Cumberland St., second floor, was arraigned Thursday on charges of domestic violence assault, domestic violence terrorizing and violating conditions of […]
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Rumford board to consider hiring economic developer
RUMFORD — Selectmen will discuss hiring an economic developer on a stipend basis when they meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15. The boad will also consider approving a town wood harvesting plan, a half-ton pickup for code enforcement, a time change for restricting parking on Lincoln Avenue and preparation of a bid for the […]
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Stroke, bone screenings offered
RUMFORD — Residents living in and around the Rumford community can be screened to reduce their risks of having a stroke or bone fracture. American Legion Post #24 will host Life Line Screening on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 184 Congress St. There are four key points that every person needs to know about strokes. Stroke […]
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Children’s Cancer walk to mark 25th year
AUBURN/RUMFORD — From humble beginnings when a handful of individuals came together to walk a few miles in Portland to six walk sites in Maine, the Maine Children’s Cancer Program’s annual walk marks its 25th year this year. Registration is underway for individuals and teams to participate in this year’s Walk which is happening on […]
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Two charged in firecracker incident
RUMFORD — Two local men who allegedly shot off several firecrackers while police patrolled nearby on foot were arrested late Tuesday night, police said. Officer Brad Gallant charged Andy Blanchard, 21, and Zachary Thomas, 20, with disorderly conduct at 11:30 p.m. on Hancock Street, Sgt. Douglas Maifeld said Wednesday afternoon. Maifeld said two Rumford officers […]
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Ideas to redevelop River Valley shared by residents
RUMFORD — A new push to redevelop the River Valley area got off to a great start Tuesday night when 20 people shared ideas for 90 minutes in Rumford Falls Auditorium. Among the suggestions were a resolution by selectmen against a Route 2 bypass, bringing businesses to Route 2, creating an antiques shop district, coordinated […]