RUMFORD — The Big Apple on Route 2 was robbed Tuesday, according to Rumford Police Chief Stacy Carter. The robbery was reported at 7:13 p.m. Detective George Cayer said a male entered the store with a firearm and robbed the on-duty clerk of an undisclosed amount of cash. Rumford police are looking for anyone who […]
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Second Black Mountain snowmobile hill climb scheduled for Jan. 23
RUMFORD — Black Mountain Ski Resort is holding its second snowmobile hill climb of the season from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23. The ski resort held its first hill climb of the season on Dec. 13, which attracted more than 125 snowmobile riders. General Manager Jim Carter said that the snowmobile hill climb […]
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Mexico, Rumford boards to discuss police budgets, cost-sharing formula at Jan. 7 meeting
MEXICO — The Mexico and Rumford boards of selectmen will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, in the Calvin P. Lyons room of the Mexico Town Office to continue their discussion on consolidating police departments and a potential cost-sharing formula for a shared police budget. Since September 2013, Mexico and Rumford have been looking […]
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Mexico man indicted on burglary charges involving marijuana, property theft
PARIS — A grand jury has indicted a Mexico man on felony burglary charges after police said he broke into the same house in Rumford on three occasions to steal marijuana. Michael E. Child, 51, of Swett Avenue was indicted on three felony counts of burglary and misdemeanor charges of theft and criminal mischief by an […]
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Rumford police: Counterfeit bills are circulating; residents beware of IRS phone scams
RUMFORD — Police are seeking help from the public following an increase of counterfeit bills being used at area businesses. Additionally, Chief Stacy Carter said Wednesday by email that a bogus Internal Revenue Service claim is making the rounds, trying to separate people from their money. “There has been an increase in the number of […]
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Safe Voices hosting annual walk in support of ending domestic violence on Oct. 15
RUMFORD — For the third consecutive year, the Safe Voices organization is hosting a walk at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, in support of ending domestic violence. Diane Gallagher of Safe Voices said Monday that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, adding that police Chief Stacy Carter and the Oxford County Domestic Violence Task Force […]
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Rumford board wants progress report from Charter Commission
RUMFORD — Selectmen decided Monday night that they will not consider extending the terms of Charter Commission members, as previously requested, without receipt of a preliminary progress report by Nov. 1, Selectman Brad Adley said late Tuesday afternoon. That report was supposed to be provided to selectmen by the commission nine months after it formed. […]
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Rumford selectmen to follow up on Knox Street signage issue at Monday meeting
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen will address a lengthy agenda during its meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, in the Rumford Falls Auditorium. Among the items to be discussed at the selectmen’s meeting includes a request for signage on Knox Street to allow funeral parking near Holy Savior Church. The board voted during […]
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Rumford board OKs taxi licenses, wants town website upgraded
RUMFORD — Selectmen approved licenses for two taxicab companies Thursday night and decided they wanted to jazz up the town website. The board also reappointed Jennifer Kreckel as town attorney. Gilbert Scott received a license for his new service, Private Taxi, which was delayed when Selectman Frank DiConzo asked board Chairman Greg Buccina if Scott […]
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SAD 44 to ask residents about funding repairs
BETHEL — The SAD 44 board Monday approved a warrant article requesting $210,000 be taken from capital reserves to pay for major repairs to three school buildings. The action came following a presentation by Buildings and Grounds Director Ron Deegan, who outlined projects that should be done immediately. The original proposal was to ask residents […]