RUMFORD — Three selectmen, Town Manager Carlo Puiia and members of the Economic Development Committee spent about 90 minutes at Tuesday night’s workshop developing strategies to best market Rumford to commercial developers. Much of the time was spent deciding what to do about the Gateway Parcel, the three-story tax-acquired building and lot at 438 Waldo […]
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Rumford schedules another vote on welfare, Black Mountain
RUMFORD — Selectmen voted 3-1 Thursday to approve a town meeting warrant to decide on a welfare budget and funding for Black Mountain. The move comes one day after an injunction was filed in Rumford District Court to block a revote on Black Mountain’s request. The revote, scheduled for Aug. 27, was initiated by a […]
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NewPage reports loss, but sales up
RUMFORD — The NewPage Corp. financial report for the second quarter shows an increase in sales and a slight decrease in prices. The quarterly financial review was released by the Miamisburg, Ohio-based paper company on Thursday. The net loss to the corporate bottom line came in at $174 million, compared to a loss of $6 […]
Posted inRiver Valley
Rumford police enforce curfew to curb vandalism
RUMFORD — Children aged 17 and under can no longer remain outside from 11:01 p.m. to 6 a.m. seven days a week. A rash of spray-painting vandalism that began last month, prompted police on July 28 to start enforcing Rumford’s curfew ordinance again. Additionally, parents or guardians of such children who allow them to be […]
Posted inLocal Sports
Wrestling: Dolloff plans on stepping down at Mountain Valley
RUMFORD — For over two decades, Gary Dolloff has been a dedicated coach in and around the River Valley, and he’ll continue being a fixture on the sidelines, but his coaching load will be lightened in the near future. Dolloff has announced that he will step away as varsity wrestling coach at Mountain Valley at […]
Posted inRiver Valley
Mexico to wait for Rumford welfare decision
MEXICO — Selectmen decided to take a wait-and-see attitude regarding who will administer the town’s General Assistance program. For the past year, the town has paid neighboring Rumford $5,000 for the service. For many years prior to that, the town manager devoted one day a week to processing applications for food, heating oil, housing and […]
Posted inLetters
She has found her niche
Jolene Lovejoy does wonderful work as a volunteer to many worthwhile organizations. She has found her niche. As a selectwoman in the past, she fell victim to what befalls many a politician: a sense of power and a determination to have things her way. She caused chaos and cost taxpayers unnecessary legal fees. Useless would […]
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American Legion planning Family Fun Day
RUMFORD — An American Legion Family Day will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Legion Post. All Legion, Auxiliary, Junior Auxiliary, Sons of American Legion, Legion Riders and their families, as well as eligible members wishing to join, are welcome. Activities will start at noon and run until 4 p.m. Children’s and adult activities […]