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2 grads left out
A story about graduates of the University College at Rumford/Mexico on Page B3 of Wednesday’s River Valley edition should have included Tanya Lauzier of Rumford, who has earned a Bachelor of Arts in liberal studies and Kimberly Money of Dixfield, who has earned an associate degree in mental health and human services.
Woman pleads guilty to attempting to traffic cocaine
PARIS — A woman accused of being involved in a Rumford-Mexico cocaine ring pleaded guilty Tuesday to attempting to traffic scheduled drugs. Kim Towers, 38, of Mexico, alleged that she bought 7 grams of cocaine from Timothy Clark, who police say was making regular trips to Massachusetts to buy cocaine, which he and others allegedly […]
Strathglass Park restoration efforts light up Rumford
RUMFORD — For the first time in more than half a century, the historic Strathglass Park‘s imposing granite gateway was lit up Monday night. That project is the culmination of a two-year effort by local nonprofit Strathglass Park Preservation Society to repair crumbling mortar in the gate and add historic-looking lighting to the top of […]
Rumford Charter change hearing, wind ordinance work May 12
RUMFORD — A special selectmen’s meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 12, for a charter hearing to consider an amendment. The proposal, if approved to be placed on the June town meeting warrant, would give selectmen the authority to amend the Rumford Charter on a semiannual basis in June and November. Currently, […]
Rumford Relay for Life to be held June 3-4
RUMFORD — Relay For Life, an American Cancer Society signature event, will take place June 3 and 4, at Hosmer Field. “Sports” is this years’ theme as 14 years of Relay in the River Valley Area is celebrated. The event will start at 4:30 p.m. with the survivor’s reception and at 5:50 p.m. the presentation […]
Correction: No combat
RUMFORD — A story on Page B3 of Saturday’s edition should have said Chummy Broomhall served as a mountain warfare instructor for the British 8th Army in Italy. He did not see combat in North Africa. The information was incorrect.
Man struck by car remains in critical condition
RUMFORD — An elderly pedestrian struck by a vehicle while crossing Rumford Avenue Sunday remained in critical condition Monday night, a Central Maine Medical Center nursing supervisor said. George Dubendris, 73, of Rumford, was taken to CMMC in a LifeFlight helicopter with head injuries shortly after being hit by a truck driven by Katrina Milliken, […]
Girl Scout meeting announced
MEXICO — Girl Scouts of Maine will host a Girl Scout Daisy information meeting at noon Saturday, May 21, at the Mexico Congregational Church (Green Church). Girls entering kindergarten and first grade in the fall and adults from the Rumford/Mexico/Canton/Peru/Dixfield and surrounding areas are invited to attend to learn about the different and fun ways […]