RUMFORD — The International Brotherhood of Magician’s Ring 362 will hold the 2011 Nate Leipzig Close-up Magic Contest on Sunday, Sept. 18, at 49 Franklin reception hall. Contestants will have 10 minutes to perform close-up magic before moving to the next station. Audience members will remain at each station as magicians rotate through each group. […]
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Peru man accused of beating, kicking Norway woman in face
RUMFORD — A young Peru man was arrested early Wednesday morning after police say he attacked, beat and kicked a young Norway woman in the face. Thomas Hines Jr., 21, was found more than two hours after the 12:04 a.m. attack and charged with domestic violence assault against his 18-year-old ex-girlfriend, Sgt. Douglas Maifeld said […]
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Rumford board to wait for state to decide wind standards
RUMFORD — Selectmen at Wednesday night’s Wind Ordinance workshop took a wait-and-see approach to setting sound and safety standards. They decided to await a decision by the Maine Board of Environmental Protection that may come from the Augusta board’s meeting on Thursday, Sept. 15. That came after Selectman Jeff Sterling read a letter from Rumford […]
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NewPage announces bankruptcy filing
RUMFORD — NewPage Corp. announced in a press release Wednesday that the company has filed for Chapter 11 under the United States bankruptcy Code. “We strongly believe that the court-supervised restructuring we began today is the most effective means of strengthening our financial position and enhancing our standing as the leading producer of printing and […]
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Rumford wind ordinance workshop set for Sept. 7
RUMFORD — Selectmen will continue work to create a proposed wind ordinance at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, in Rumford Falls Auditorium. Topics tabled from previous meetings include the operational license; site permit requirements and standards; sound modeling, sound standards and sound-related enforcement procedures; setback requirements; design plan and design requirements for wind turbine height; […]
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Rumford Police arrests
Unless otherwise noted, the following are to be arraigned on Dec. 6 in Rumford District Court: * Joseph Kology, 18, Charlestown, R.I., operating without a license and illegal transportation of alcohol, 3:18 a.m. Sept. 6 on Route 17 in Mexico. He was released on $1,000 cash bail. * Richard Breau, 31, Bethel, operating under the […]
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Despite bankruptcy filing, town and mill say it’s ‘business as usual’
RUMFORD — It was business as usual for NewPage Corp. and town officials in the wake of the paper company’s announcement Wednesday that it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. “I think when you hear ‘bankruptcy’ it has a negative connotation,” Town Manager Carlo Puiia said. “I believe it’s to the company’s advantage to […]
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Bean hole bean supper to benefit fight against hunger
RUMFORD — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension and River Valley Healthy Community Coalition will sponsor a traditional bean hole bean supper complete with beans cooked by the Rumford Firemen’s Relief Association, ham, cole slaw, bread and dessert at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Rumford Information Center on Route 2. The rain or […]
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Proposed Rumford charter change would remove resident clause for town attorney
RUMFORD — Should voters approve a proposed charter change in November, next year selectmen can appoint lawyers who don’t live here as town attorney. Selectman Jeremy Volkernick’s idea was chosen Thursday night over one mentioned by Town Manager Carlo Puiia in which the charter doesn’t jive with state law for nomination papers. During the annual […]