RUMFORD — A rash of felony crimes this fall has kept Detective Sgt. James Bernard busy. After investigating recent cases involving a rash of car burglaries and copper thefts, he said Tuesday that his latest case involves a 6-year-old girl “who disclosed being touched inappropriately” by a man. The Rumford gross sexual assault case complaint […]
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Fall roadwork projects begin in Rumford
RUMFORD — Drivers cutting across the property of Rumford paper mill NewPage via Veterans Street next week from Route 2 to Route 108 may want to stay on Route 2 through Mexico to avoid delays from construction on Route 108. At Thursday night’s Rumford selectmen’s meeting, Town Manager Carlo Puiia said the Maine Department of […]
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Voices of the Valley vocal talent contest attracts 20 children, adults
RUMFORD — Fourteen children and six adults auditioned their singing talents on Saturday for a chance to perform later that night in the fourth annual Voices of the Valley competition at Mountain Valley High School. Their performances before judges Tammy Schmersal-Burgess, Bob Bohren, Nancy DeMilner-Deming and Hugh Rowley revealed a variety of talents, promising another […]
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Rumford police log
The following are to be arraigned on Jan. 4 in Rumford District Court: * Michael Litalien, 21, Mexico, operating without a license, 10:14 p.m. Oct. 23 on Main Street. He was released on $400 cash bail. * Matthew Dyke, 33, Peru, operating under the influence, 2 a.m. Oct. 23 on Penobscot Street. He was released […]
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Public hearing set on extending Rumford wind moratorium
RUMFORD — Selectmen on Thursday night voted 5-0 to hold a public hearing Nov. 18 on whether to extend the six-month moratorium on wind energy development. The move followed Tuesday’s defeat by voters of a proposed wind ordinance that was widely believed to ban such projects. The hearing is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. […]
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Christmas in the Valley Cookie Walk
Calling all holiday bakers! The Christmas in the Valley committee is preparing for the annual Christmas in the Valley craft fair that is held at the Mountain Valley High School on December 4 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. At this craft fair we hold a cookie walk with proceeds going to the Christmas in the Valley […]
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Looking for dates of events for Chamber calendar
Looking for dates of events to be held in 2011 in the River Valley area The River Valley Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for the 2011 season and we would like to have all towns and organizations submit their dates of events taking place in 2011. The Four Season Guide Book, that is published […]
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President’s message
President’s message A wise person once said a smile is one’s best accessory. I happen to agree! It is my wish for all of you as River Valley Chamber members to allow the Chamber to be your smile for you and your business. Allow us to work our magic to increase your customer satisfaction, showcase […]
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Stash of Cash
The Stash of Cash is the easiest way to win big money and support your community. In exchange for a donation of $5, participants fill out a ticket with their information. The ticket is returned to the Chamber by October 28 to be eligible for the full month of drawings. Each weekday for the month of November, […]
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Chamber website has new feature
Here is some exciting news that the Chamber wants to share with you! The Chamber has once again been hard at work developing tools for you, the business owner or organization, to use when you showcase yourself and/or your product. Introducing the Events Calendar; this can be accessed on our Chamber website as well as […]