RUMFORD — Richard A. Theriault, 75, of Roy Road in Rumford has gone to be with the love of his life, Linda, Monday, Aug. 27, at Rumford Hospital. He was born in Rumford on April 1, 1943, the son of Noel and Geneva (Kaulback) Theriault, and graduated from Stephens High School in Rumford, Class of 1961. […]
ATVs
Turner selectmen discuss speeding ATVs
TURNER — Selectmen on Monday discussed three complaints made to the Town Office about ATVs speeding along Back Cove and Cobb roads, according to Town Manager Kurt Schaub. Two of the complaints were from the same person, and one resident said they witnessed a drag race along one of the roads. Schaub said he informed […]
Oxycodone, ATVs, money stolen in Livermore Falls
LIVERMORE FALLS — Police are investigating thefts of oxycodone, ATVs and a money bag and residential break-ins that have occurred since Friday. A resident of Fairview Street reported Monday morning that two ATVs were stolen. Officer Darian Nadeau recovered one of the ATVs at the end of the road, which did not have the key […]
Outdoors in Maine: Two towns allowing ATVs on paved roads
In rural Maine, the ownership and use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) of every make and description has become a way of life. This ATV presence has taken off like a rocket leaving the launch pad at Cape Kennedy. According to Maine state officials, ATVs generate $250 million dollars a year in revenue. This growth phenomenon […]
Mexico police to summon ATV riders caught on closed trails
MEXICO — Police Chief Roy Hodsdon has been trying to spread the word that anyone caught riding an all-terrain vehicle in town will be summoned, because all trails remain closed. And because the trails are closed, town public access roads are also closed. “It’s important to remember that all local trails are closed to ATVs […]
Roxbury ATV club to co-host trail maintenance workshop
ROXBURY — Officials with the Maine Off-Road Vehicle Division will co-sponsor a trail maintenance workshop with the Roxbury Riders ATV Club and Wagner Forest Management on Sunday, June 29, in Roxbury. The workshop on sediment and erosion control on ATV trails will be held from 8 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. Participants are to […]
ATVs allowed on Livermore Falls road to continue on 17-mile trail
LIVERMORE FALLS — Selectmen have authorized the use of all-terrain vehicles on a section of Foundry Road. This will allow ATV riders to continue to travel on the Whistle-Stop Trail that runs from West Farmington to Bridge Street in Livermore Falls. The trail is about 17 miles long. ATVs are not allowed to go on […]