RUMFORD — Kristen Blais, daughter of John and Linda Blais, recently completed an internship in magnetic resonance imaging at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. She is currently employed in her radiologic specialty in the Bangor area. John Blais, son of John and Linda Blais, graduated on April 30 from Maine Maritime […]
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Black Mountain, Chisholm Ski Club holding Adopt a Tree program
RUMFORD — In celebration of Black Mountain of Maine’s 50th anniversary, the Chisholm Ski Club and Black Mountain of Maine have launched an Adopt a Tree program with a goal to plant evergreen trees and vegetation to enhance the appearance of the entire area. For 50 years, Black Mountain has served the Greater Rumford Area […]
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State proposes new rules for Maine Snowmobile Program grants
RUMFORD — Snowmobile clubs seeking state grants this winter to maintain 14,000 miles of trails may have to jump through more hoops if Maine approves a list of updated rules this fall. One such rule would make it mandatory that operators of capital grant-supported equipment successfully complete the Off-Road Vehicle Division’s Maine Trail Groomer Operator […]
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Rumford police log
* Diamond Coke, 18, Rumford, domestic violence assault, 1:14 a.m. July 22 on Pine Street. She was released on $1,000 unsecured bail and will be arraigned on Sept. 6 in Rumford District Court.
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Rumford recognizes employees, Citizen of the Year 2011
RUMFORD — Selectmen presented awards Thursday night to people who had served Rumford for several years. Those recognized by the board and Town Manager Carlo Puiia were retirees Ed Ferland of the Highway Department, police Sgt. David Bean, and volunteer fire call-force members Louie Giroux and Gordon Phillips. Puiia said Ferland retired after serving 11 […]
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Rumford to remove 40-plus streetlights to save $6,000
RUMFORD — Due to budget constraints, more than 40 streetlights across town will be removed to save roughly $6,000 annually, Town Manager Carlo Puiia told selectmen and the public on Thursday night. However, should residents not want them removed, they have the option to contract with Central Maine Power Co. to pay about $120 to […]
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Rumford Police – Arrests
* Ashley Brown, 22, Rumford, domestic violence assault, 5:10 a.m. July 20 on Waldo Street. She was freed on $500 unsecured bail and will be arraigned on Sept. 6 in Rumford District Court.