RUMFORD — In a rare Sunday afternoon workshop, selectmen spent nearly three hours trying to broker compromises with each other while reviewing a new wind ordinance proposal. After the original proposed ordinance widely believed to prohibit wind farms was defeated by a majority in November, the board agreed to work off the Maine State Planning […]
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Days after warrant sweep, fourth suspect arrested, charged with dealing drugs
RUMFORD — Police are searching for a local man accused of trafficking in dangerous drugs. Detective Sgt. James Bernard said Wednesday afternoon that Jeffrey Hill, 22, is the fourth of four area men sought during last Friday’s warrant sweep for suspected cocaine and prescription drug dealers. On April 8, police arrested Kevin Michael Arsenault, 38, […]
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Fire chief cites ‘delay’ from erosion of funding
RUMFORD — Selectmen and Finance Committee recommendations for the Fire Department’s 2011-12 budget could reduce firefighters’ effectiveness, Chief Bob Chase said. If town meeting voters follow the two boards’ guidance in June, Chase said, the Fire Department would be forced to reduce the 24-hour, three-member crew of professional firefighters to two members for several days. […]
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Rumford Finance Committee finishes work on 2011-12 budget
RUMFORD — The Finance Committee finished work at Thursday night’s public hearing on its recommendations for the proposed 2011-12 municipal budget. However, they didn’t yet have a bottom line determined, Chairman Dieter Kreckel said after the 90-minute meeting. For the most part, general government budgets were discussed. Among their recommendations were: * $165,928 for town […]
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Bail check leads to pot cultivation charges
RUMFORD — Police conducting a routine bail check on a Rumford man Tuesday discovered an elaborate marijuana growing operation in his basement, Detective Sgt. James Bernard said Wednesday. Joshua N. Gilbert, 24, and Heather Souweine, 27, of 328 Pine St., were given court summonses on charges of felony cultivation of marijuana and unlawful furnishing of […]
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Rumford Finance Committee begins work on budget
RUMFORD — Finance Committee members began work Wednesday night to develop recommendations for the 2011-12 municipal budget, which will be decided by town meeting voters on June 14. They will meet again on Thursday night to finish the work. From the outset on Wednesday night, committee members appeared more willing to listen to department heads […]
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Selectmen continue work on wind ordinance
RUMFORD — Selectmen will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday in Rumford Falls Auditorium to continue work on a wind ordinance. They’ve been working on it monthly since Nov. 2 when the town’s first such ordinance widely believed to essentially ban wind-farm development was defeated by a vote of 1,339 to 1,048. That ordinance was created […]
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‘Rumford’s Got Talent’ show seeking performers
RUMFORD — Singers, dancers, musicians, baton twirlers, comedians, ventriloquists and other entertainers are invited to compete next month in the Rumford’s Got Talent show. Hosted by the Rumford Performing Arts Committee in Rumford Falls Auditorium on Friday, May 13, the show will parody the television show “America’s Got Talent.” “We hope the prize money will […]
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Rumford police log
Unless otherwise noted, the following are to be arraigned on July 5 in Rumford District Court: * Heather Boulanger, 30, Rumford, domestic violence assault, 8:23 p.m. April 7. She was released on $800 unsecured bail and will be arraigned on June 7 in Rumford District Court. * Scott Knowlton, 44, Rumford, operating after suspension, 4:17 […]
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Three take out papers for two Rumford selectmen seats
RUMFORD — Three people have taken out papers for two selectmen’s seats in the June town meeting elections. Incumbent Jeff Sterling, who was twice elected to fill two remaining one-year terms, is seeking a three-year term. Incumbent Mark Belanger has yet to take out papers, Town Clerk Beth Bellegarde said Friday. Former Selectman Frank DiConzo […]