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Many children participate in annual Rumford Eagles kids fest
RUMFORD — Five-year-old Bryan Morton of Rumford was one of several children who received free bicycle helmets on Saturday at the annual Mountain Valley Kids Fest Child Advocacy Day hosted by the Rumford Eagles. Morton patiently waited in line with one of his biking buddies before Laurie Soucy of Regional School Unit 10 took him […]
Rumford taking corrective action to ensure hiring licensed auditors
RUMFORD — Town Manager Carlo Puiia told selectmen Thursday night that corrective actions are under way to protect Rumford from unlicensed auditors doing the town’s books. That issue came to light recently when it was learned that Harold Blake, the man who has been auditing Rumford’s books for the past two decades, may not have […]
Honoring the ‘Greatest Generation’ in Rumford
RUMFORD — There are many heroes in our midst. Twenty-plus Oxford County heroes, World War II veterans, were honored for their service at a luncheon honors ceremony at the Eagles Club in Rumford. The event, organized by the Western Maine Veterans Advisory Committee, feted the local “Greatest Generation” honorees with a live local country-bluegrass band, […]
Gunman’s weapon discharges when thrown during Rumford police pursuit
RUMFORD — Police say a Portland man created a frightening situation early Saturday morning when he threw a handgun and it discharged as police were chasing him on foot. The .380-caliber bullet didn’t hit either of the two Rumford officers in close pursuit or anyone else, police said. Police initially thought a person had been […]
Rumford board adds $25,000 to proposed Economic Development budget
RUMFORD — Selectmen altered three of five of their 2011-12 municipal budget recommendations Thursday night prior to their regular board meeting. Chairman Brad Adley said the board voted 4-0 to change its recommendation of no money to $25,000 for Economic Development after learning that new development prospects now loom. “Hopefully, the voters give us this […]
Rumford board tables decision on cop chief’s pursuit of $200,000 grant
RUMFORD — Selectmen tabled a decision Thursday night to authorize police Chief Stacy Carter to apply for an estimated $200,000 federal grant that would pay three years of salary and benefits for a police officer. The town would pick up the fourth year. The board took the advice of resident Kevin Saisi, deciding instead to […]
‘Walk a Rotary Mile’ to benefit polio eradication
FRYEBURG/BETHEL — The final eradication of polio will be the objective as Five Rotary Clubs combine forces in two separate locations, Fryeburg and Bethel, to “Walk A Rotary Mile” Saturday, May 7. The Rotary clubs of Fryeburg, Bridgton, Oxford Hills, Bethel and Rumford will host walkers and their sponsors as they walk a mile to […]
Simulated OUI stop, arrest teaches students not to drink, drive
RUMFORD — Nearly 230 juniors and seniors at Mountain Valley High School got a reality check Wednesday afternoon when Rumford police simulated a drunken driving stop. Using Assistant Principal Chris Decker’s sporty red Audi, which was parked on stage in Muskie Auditorium, two MVHS students pretended to be intoxicated inside to give students an idea […]