RUMFORD — Fall and early winter brought changes to the police department when three officers left to pursue work elsewhere and a longtime officer retired. Among other duties, this kept Chief Stacy Carter busy trying to find two more officers to restore the roster to 12 including himself. As of Wednesday, Carter was still looking. […]
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Rumford policemen Maifeld, Winson promoted
RUMFORD — Five days before Christmas, two town police officers received early presents by being promoted. They also had the required experience to be shift supervisors, Chief Stacy Carter said on Wednesday afternoon. On Dec. 20, Carter promoted Cpl. Douglas Maifeld to sergeant and Patrolman Lawrence Winson to corporal. “We had the promotion because Sgt. […]
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Bridgton man faces sexual assault, terrorizing charges
RUMFORD — A Bridgton man is accused of sexual assault and terrorizing at a Rumford motel. On Sunday, Michael J. Macut, 29, was charged with gross sexual assault, aggravated domestic assault and domestic terrorizing with a dangerous weapon. Rumford police say Macut attacked his victim with a knife. According to a press release, at 3:54 […]
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Rumford police log
Arrests RUMFORD — Unless otherwise noted, the following are to be arraigned on Feb. 8 in Rumford District Court: * Thomas Taylor, 49, Rumford, domestic assault, 2:27 a.m. Dec. 26 on Maine Avenue. He was released on $699 unsecured bail. * Doreen Vlk, 50, Brimfield, Mass., operating under the influence, 8:52 p.m. Dec. 21 on […]
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Jan. 2-8 national Nordic ski championships to boost local economy by $1M
RUMFORD — Lodging owners are gearing up for an economic boost when hundreds of the nation’s best Nordic skiers, their coaches and support staff arrive next month for a weeklong stay. Not to mention a few hundred spectators and families of athletes who will stay for eight days and seven nights during the U.S. Ski […]
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$100K donations help resort expand Nordic area
RUMFORD — Visitors at Black Mountain of Maine ski resort on opening day Sunday are in for a surprise thanks to $100,000 in donated labor, equipment and materials. In the past three months, more than 100 contractors and volunteers across Maine — out of compassion for the ski area — helped the resort expand its […]
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Court sides with Rumford, frees up town’s $51,000 donation to Black Mountain
RUMFORD — Black Mountain of Maine ski resort got an early Christmas present Thursday from Oxford County Superior Court Justice Robert W. Clifford: $51,000 that had been held up since mid-October by a lawsuit against the town. Clifford ruled against plaintiffs Alan Gerace, Frank DiConzo, Paul Lowell, Selectman Mark Belanger and Ronald Theriault, saying Black […]
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Rumford town office closed Dec. 24, 27
RUMFORD — In observance of Christmas, the town office will be closed for business on Friday, Dec. 24, and Monday, Dec. 27.
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Rumford police log
Unless otherwise noted, the following are to be arraigned on Feb. 8 in Rumford District Court: * John McLaughlin, 38, Rumford, violation of protection from abuse, 2:26 p.m. Dec. 18 on Congress Street. He was released on $500 unsecured bail. * Shannon Spaulding, 40, Mexico, warrant charging failure to appear on a charge of operating […]