Is Maine ready for the deadly infectious ebola virus? Are Maine hospitals truly ready to deal with the ebola virus? Are Maine doctors and nurses trained well with the appropriate protective equipment to deal with the ebola virus? Are the major airlines flying into Maine’s airports prepared to deal with this infectious disease? The answer […]
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River Valley residents in shock over deaths, injuries in Brewer accident
MEXICO — River Valley residents reacted with shock and disbelief Wednesday morning to the deaths of a Rumford couple and the serious injuries of a Mexico couple in a head-on collision in Brewer on Tuesday. Police said Joseph Richard, 76, of Mexico, was traveling west on Route 9 when his vehicle crossed the centerline and […]
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T. Fallon: Time for a change
Have Rumford Selectpersons Jeff Sterling and Jolene Lovejoy helped turn Rumford around? They have not. That is obvious. Then it is time for change. I encourage residents to vote for new Rumford selectmen on June 10. Tom Fallon, Rumford
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T. Fallon: Pennacook Falls a New England landmark
I appreciate Terry Karkos noting the Pennacook Falls in Rumford with “Spring runoff woes begin early,” in the Sun Journal of April 15. As Karkos wrote, “The Androscoggin River at Rumford on Tuesday was a roaring spectacle that could be heard throughout the downtown. And that was before 11:30 a.m., when heavy rain began to […]
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T. Fallon: Kudos to town crews
As a Rumford citizen, I wish to commend the town’s public works’ crews this record-breaking winter. During Rumford town budget discussions last year, citizens were warned many times that proposed budget reductions would cause serious problems during the winter. As I maneuvered the roads during this “winter to end all winters,” I was surprised to […]
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T. Fallon: Faith can reduce anxiety
I would like to relate to the Sun Journal article of Jan. 7, “Meditation may reduce anxiety and depression.” I would state that faith in God and Jesus Christ can also reduce anxiety and depression. I would state regular participation in church services can reduce anxiety and depression. I am not an exemplary Christian. I […]
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T. Fallon: Preparing for death early
This is in response to the Bangor Daily News story, “On her own terms,” printed in the Sun Journal Nov. 3. We are presented much practical information today to prepare ourselves for death. We are encouraged to organize financial affairs, prepare a will and advance care directive, acquire a cemetery lot and plan a funeral. And […]
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T. Fallon: Support Rumford Hospital
As a long-time Rumford resident, I am disturbed by changes in Anthem’s health insurance plan that would force me to travel from Rumford for my medical care. I am satisfied with the physicians and the Rumford Hospital, as well as Central Maine Medical Center. The people of Rumford are well served, so there is no […]
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T. Fallon: Town officials must face reality
Rumford, Maine, 2013, is not Rumford, Maine, 1960. The “Golden Age” of the town has passed. Rumford 2013 may have to deal with the closing of the NewPage paper mill as other towns have dealt with the closing of their paper mills. Paper mill representatives visited the Rumford selectmen in open session this year to […]