RUMFORD — While attending last month’s 2011 Fraternal Order of Eagles International Convention in Orlando, Fla., Fred Allen was pleasantly surprised. The Rumford Falls Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 1248, of which Allen is president, won the convention’s grand prize for hosting the best Child Advocacy Day in May. “It gave me great pleasure — […]
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Rumford Police arrests
Unless otherwise noted, the following will be arraigned on Nov. 8 in Rumford District Court: * Brian Bragdon, 37, Rumford, warrant charging failure to appear on charge of operating after suspension, 10:35 a.m. Aug. 23 on Spruce Street. He was released on $500 cash bail. * Scott Tripp, 33, Mexico, warrant charging failure to appear […]
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NewPage announces downtime for Nova Scotia mill
MIAMISBURG, Ohio — NewPage Corp. announced Monday it has decided to take downtime on both paper machines at its Port Hawkesbury mill in Nova Scotia, Canada. The decision for downtime is based on the company’s assessment of current market and economic conditions, according to a news release issued by NewPage. The downtime will begin Sept. […]
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Logging truck hits 2 cars in 30 minutes at same location
RUMFORD — A logging-truck driver from Quebec managed to get into two traffic accidents less than 30 minutes apart at the same location on Friday. Luckily, everyone involved was wearing safety belts and there were no injuries, police Sgt. Douglas Maifeld said. At 1:55 p.m., Justin Hamner, 28, of Mexico, was stopped in the westbound […]
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Girl Scouts holding information day
RUMFORD — Girl Scouts of Maine will host an All Out for Girl Scouts Fall event from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, at Hosmer Field, across from Aubuchon Hardware. Girls and adults are invited to attend the event to find out about the many different and fun ways today’s girls are participating in […]
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5-day reprieves granted for demolition completion work
RUMFORD — Owners of two structures deemed hazardous this spring and ordered demolished and cleaned up got a slight reprieve at Thursday night’s selectmen meeting. By a 3-to-1 vote each time, the board gave Lee Farrar and Aaron and Angela Gallant five days to complete work to Code Enforcement Officer Rick Kent’s satisfaction. Selectman Brad […]
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Rumford Hospital offering free prostate screening
RUMFORD — Rumford Hospital will offer a free prostate screening clinic on Monday, Sept. 12. Dr. Albert Aniel, an internist who has been at Rumford Hospital for nearly 30 years, will perform the prostate exams. In addition to the physical exam, each participant will have a urine test, blood pressure check and a prostate screening […]
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Cell tower construction irks neighbors
RUMFORD — Some residents on Franklin and Knox streets are upset about the lack of communication concerning construction of a cellphone tower at 423 Franklin St. The initial construction started more than a month ago with the excavation of a large hole. Neighbors said they were unaware that a cellphone tower was being constructed. On […]
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Police checking for impaired drivers
RUMFORD — Drivers in Rumford, Mexico and Dixfield will soon notice more patrols and roadblocks as police seek to get impaired drivers off roads. It’s part of the nationwide High Visibility Impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign, which continues through Labor Day, Sept. 5, Rumford police Chief Stacy Carter said Wednesday morning. “The Rumford Police Department asks […]
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Rumford police log
The following will be arraigned on Nov. 8 in Rumford District Court: * Matthew Smith, 25, Rumford, attaching false plates, 12:10 a.m. Aug. 15 on Cumberland Street. He was released on $300 unsecured bail. * Dwayne Cormier, 31, Dixfield, operating under the influence, 12:12 a.m. Aug. 14 on Route 2. He was released on $1,000 […]