RUMFORD — After more than two decades without changes, the town is going to increase some ordinance fees, including for building code permits, according to Town Manager Stacy Carter. A public hearing to discuss the fee schedule will take place on Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Rumford Falls Auditorium, just prior to the regular […]
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RSU 10 officials hope to receive $500,000 for wellness and fitness center at school planned for Mexico
District must raise $1.1 million for the wellness and fitness center project.
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Rodney Norman will entertain at 49 Franklin
If you have been on social media, you have seen his face. His videos have garnered millions of views worldwide and his style (or lack thereof) is catching on.
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Emmanuel College names local dean’s list students
BOSTON — Nine local students have been named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list at Emmanuel College. They include Beverly Anderson of Poland, Emmalee Clark of New Vineyard, Sophia Jones of Auburn, Naomi Obenhaus of Sabattus, Grace Pepin of Lewiston, Christina Roy of Readfield, Megan Steele of Auburn, Lauren Sterling of Rumford and Julia Vitella of Lovell. To earn a spot […]
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Gov. Mills announces $22 million in grants to improve 20 wastewater treatment facilities
Rumford-Mexico Sewerage District to receive $1 million toward its $30 million upgrade.
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New Gloucester man dies when dump truck crashes in Rumford
Randy Drouin was driving when he went off Route 232 and crashed into trees.
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Local students earn degrees from Emmanuel College
BOSTON — Two local students graduated during Emmanuel College’ milestone 100th commencement on May 14. Beverly Anderson of Poland received a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry with a concentration in biochemistry. Lauren Sterling of Rumford received a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology with a concentration in criminology. Sterling graduated magna cum laude. […]
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Former historic Rumford Bag Mill awarded $250,000 in preservation monies
HALLOWELL – MDF’s Maine Downtown Center (MDC) has awarded $656,789 through the REvitalizeME Gen2 National Park Service Sub-grant program for four historic preservation projects involving historic downtown buildings in Maine. These projects all support economic development in rural downtowns during this critical time. “We are pleased to make these awards for catalytic projects in Maine […]
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Jared Golden, David McKinley team up on bill to preserve rural VA health care
The congressmen say the bill would protect against the recommended closure of clinics in Rumford, Houlton and Fort Kent and reduce services at Togus.
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History of the Continental Paper Bag Company
By Dave Gawtry & Nghia Ha, Rumford Area Historical Society The Continental Paper Bag Company was incorporated on May 28, 1899, and the first factory building at Rumford Falls was started in August of the same year. Then the Elsas Paper Company of New York was merged into the new corporation at Rumford Falls, […]