RUMFORD — Bath salts, a designer drug sold legally in Maine until last month when the Legislature banned it, continues to be a serious problem here. Since its arrival last summer with synthetic marijuana, aka “Spice,” Rumford police have seen a sharp increase in violence-related complaints attributed to the synthetic drug, Capt. Daniel Garbarini said. […]
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Heart Walk supporters kick off team recruitment efforts
LEWISTON — More than 45 L/A area company representatives gathered at the Green Ladle at Lewiston Regional Technical Center on May 24 to kick off their team recruitment and fundraising efforts for the Central Maine Heart Walk. The Heart Walk is scheduled for Sept. 18 in Lewiston/Auburn and benefits the American Heart Association’s life-saving research, […]
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Trust to debut Gourmet Hike up Rumford Whitecap Aug. 20
RUMFORD — The Mahoosuc Land Trust will debut a Gourmet Hike on Saturday, Aug. 20, up Whitecap Mountain. It will be an annual event. Participants are asked to meet at 10 a.m. at the Rumford Whitecap Trailhead on East Andover Road. It’s a moderately strenuous, 6-mile round-trip hike. Each hiker is asked to bring a […]
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Rumford Police arrests
Unless otherwise noted, the following are to be arraigned on Nov. 8 in Rumford District Court: * Erik Frost, 37, Dixfield, operating after suspension, 8:45 a.m. Aug. 9 on Cumberland Street. He was released on $800 unsecured bail. * John Siciliana, 25, Rumford, domestic violence assault, 2:25 p.m. Aug. 6 on Falmouth Street. He was […]
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Nominees sought for lifestyle change award
RUMFORD — The Rumford Heart Walk Organizing Committee is accepting nominations for the 2011 American Heart Association Lifestyle Change Award. Those who know someone who is now on the exercise bandwagon, consider nominating them to receive the award at this year’s Heart Walk on Sunday, Sept. 18, at Hosmer Field. The nominee does not have […]
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Bench dedicated at Rumford Hospital
RUMFORD — The family of Yvonne Turbide Campbell recently gathered at Rumford Hospital to dedicate the granite bench that family and friends purchased to memorialize Campbell, who served the community as a registered nurse at the hospital for 45 years. Campbell’s son, Steven, led the group in remembering her by talking about what made them […]
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Military note – Gina Lima
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Air Force Airman Gina J. Lima graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits […]
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Rumford teacher who invented blackboard topic of living history event
RUMFORD — Charles Plummer, well-known for his living history portrayals of Gen. Joshua Chamberlain and other famous historical figures, will portray the local teacher who invented the blackboard and eraser. At 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, at Ridge School, a restored one-room schoolhouse on Route 9 in Lisbon Falls, Plummer will bring Samuel Read Hall […]
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Wife of Rumford murder victim pleads to conspiracy
RUMFORD — A woman accused on being involved in her ex-husband’s murder plead to criminal conspiracy and criminal solicitation Friday. Two counts of murder against Gayla Sheldon, 25, of Rumford were dropped, as was a charge of hindering apprehension or prosecution. She faces 25 years in prison with all but 15 years suspended and four […]