RUMFORD — Motorists can now get timely and accurate collision information from the Rumford Police Department thanks to a new partnership with an online provider of such reports. Chief Stacy Carter said Wednesday afternoon in a report that GetCrashReports.com will provide optional online access to most crash reports completed by Rumford police. “In most cases, […]
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Rumford artist participates in exhibit marking Pineland Closure
AUGUSTA — Eric Gamez from Hope Association, Rumford, is among the more than 30 artists whose exhibits will be on display at the Hall of Flags in Augusta during a special event titled “Lest We Forget” on Monday, May 2, to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the official closure of the Pineland Center in Pownal. […]
Rumford police, feds collecting old meds for disposal
RUMFORD — The Police Department will set up from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at the station and Hannaford supermarket to receive unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs for safe disposal, no questions asked, Chief Stacy Carter said. The service stems from the department’s partnership with the U. S. Drug Enforcement Agency. […]
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Unless otherwise noted, the following are to be arraigned on July 5 in Rumford District Court: * Harold Reeve, 35, Rumford, domestic violence terrorizing, 2:50 a.m. April 23. He was released on $1,000 unsecured bail and will be arraigned on June 7. * Valerie J. King, 22, Rumford, hindering apprehension, 7:20 p.m. April 17 on […]
Rumford board to consider semiannual charter changes
RUMFORD — A hearing will be held next month on a proposal to allow selectmen to amend the town charter twice a year instead of once. Town Manager Carlo Puiia prefaced his proposal Thursday night by saying that two years ago a selectman wanted to give the board the ability to make unlimited charter changes […]
People You Know: Jim Rinaldo — Rumford’s affable do-it-yourselfer
RUMFORD — Jim Rinaldo loves to putter in the garden, in the workshop, in the community and on the computer. He’s very modest about his many accomplishments. However, Carrie, his wife of 33 years, and their three children, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren aren’t. “We think he’s famous,” Carrie said at home on Friday afternoon […]
Rumford board creates 3 TIF districts
RUMFORD — Seeking to stimulate economic growth, selectmen unanimously voted Thursday night to establish three tax-incremented financing districts. The board also voted 4-0 to seek bids to hire a consultant to complete necessary TIF work for the districts. Selectman Mark Belanger was absent. A TIF is a locally-controlled economic development financing program that is funded […]
Rumford board may soon create TIF districts
RUMFORD — Selectmen will dig into tax increment financing at Thursday night’s board meeting in Rumford Falls Auditorium. The two agenda items are toward the end of the meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. Selectmen will be asked to approve designating TIF areas in town and to place TIF work out to bid. In other […]
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The following are to be arraigned on June 7 in Rumford District Court: * Nicholas Varnum, 21, Rumford, domestic assault, turned himself in at 3:16 a.m. April 14 at the police station on River Street. He was released on $1,000 unsecured bail. * Jesse Merrill, 25, Dixfield, violation of a protection order, 11:40 p.m. April […]