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What is the purpose of a Chamber of Commerce?
Business owners in towns and cities form these local societies to advocate on behalf of the business community. An association, of businessmen and businesswomen, designed to promote and protect the interests of its members. There is a national Chamber of Commerce, as well as numerous state and local chambers. Among the benefits members receive are […]
Rumford police log
Unless otherwise noted, the following will be arraigned on Sept. 6 in Rumford District Court: * Jason Kehrer, 34, Rumford, domestic assault and domestic violence terrorizing, 7:30 p.m. July 9 on Waldo Street. He was released on $1,000 unsecured bail. * Dahlia Robichaud, 41, Rumford, domestic violence assault, 3:30 p.m. July 5 on Knox Street. […]
Selectmen fill most board, committee appointments
RUMFORD — Several people were appointed to boards and committees by selectmen on Thursday night. They were Susan Milligan as animal control officer for another year; Paula Martin and Stephanie Wilson for two three-year terms and William French for a two-year term, all on the Board of Appeals; three year terms each on the Finance […]
OK sought for Rumford vote to pursue $250,000 CDBG housing grant
RUMFORD — Economic development efforts took center stage at Thursday night’s Board of Selectmen meeting. Not only did the board discuss pursuit of a $250,000 Community Development Block Grant to upgrade housing, but it also unanimously named longtime economic development volunteer Jim Rinaldo as Rumford’s Citizen of the Year. Members also discussed forming tax increment […]
Storms batter state
Thunder, lightning and high winds were pounding the western part of the state early Wednesday night as a storm moved across New England. By suppertime, trees were down across an area that included Peru, Rumford and Mexico. In Hanover, fierce winds, driving rain and hail were reported at about 5:30 p.m. In Peru, a lightning […]
Well done – Tim Fournier
RUMFORD — Tim Fournier received a dual major in aeronautical and electrical engineering with a minor in math on May 7 from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Ariz. TJ is the son of Monique and Tim Fournier of Rumford and the grandson of Madeline Fournier. He is also the grandson of the late Edward Fournier, […]
Free summer food for kids kicks off July 5
RUMFORD — RSU 10 will begin providing free meals to children in the River Valley during the summer. Meals will be served at Rumford Elementary School Tuesday through Friday for the month of July. Breakfast will begin each morning at 8:30 a.m. and lunch will be served beginning at 11:30 a.m. There are no income […]