Rumford to make changes to solid waste collection
Public hearing will take place on Oct. 15.
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Rumford Hospital celebrates 100 years of healthcare
Volunteers and staff talked about the history of the hospital and how far its come in the community.
Black Mountain increases snowmaking capacity for upcoming winter season
The small but popular resort has gone from 4 to 51 snowguns in 23 years, with more expected.
Wellness Hub opens in Rumford as a place for healing, connection, community
The nonprofit at 119 Congress St. offers yoga and dance classes, massage, sauna and more.
Oxford County deputies file retaliation complaints against sheriff under the Maine Whistleblowers Protection Act
The complaints alleging retaliation were filed with the Maine Human Rights Commission on Aug. 28, which will conduct an investigation of the allegations in a…
Inland Woods + Trails celebrates land donation to Rumford Community Forest
The Lucy and Christy Pachios Woods will feature hiking and bicycle trails and, eventually, an outdoor learning pavilion.
Peru to vote on data center moratorium in November
Residents will also be voting on a food sovereignty ordinance.
Rumford to pursue Sept. 11 memorial at old fire station
Town Manager George O’Keefe said he will seek a piece of World Trade Center steel to be installed at the site.
Visitors get a look at life in the 1800s at historic Rumford house
The open house Sept. 13 at the 1828 Rumford Center Meeting House provided demonstrations of games and activities popular in the 19th century.
Planning board hears from public on Rumford growth plan
The comprehensive plan known as Rumford 2025, will go to voters next June for possible final approval.
Livermore resident named assistant principal at Mexico middle school
Alexis Dascoulias has been in public education for most of the past 30 years.
Fall field trip guide takes learning across western Maine and beyond
Western Maine and destinations across the state offer fall field trips exploring history, science, agriculture, wildlife, the arts and Maine’s changing landscape.
Ready to pick your own fruits and berries? Western Maine farms are open.
Western Maine has a varied selection of PYO farm offerings from blueberries to cranberries and, of course, apples.
Tee up the rest of summer at western Maine golf courses
Western Maine offers everything from informal par-3 layouts and historic nine-hole clubs to full 18-hole mountain courses.
Rumford YMCA day camp serves up life lessons and fun in its first year
Field trips to the YMCA of Lewiston-Auburn and mornings at Inland Woods + Trails have packed campers’ days.
Rumford voters approve money for Park and Recreation office, garage
The former building sustained an estimated $2 million damage, including equipment, in a December 2023 flood.
Central Maine Healthcare notifies patients of data breach in June
While the hospital system’s computers were down following the breach, patients reported barriers to care and medications for urgent health concerns.
Rumford seeks $1 million federal grant to combat drug trafficking
Rumford Police Department Chief Tony Milligan said the funds would be used for technology infrastructure and technology upgrades.
Grant request advances for Rumford community center project
Included is a $3 million request by Rumford to support the construction of a child care and community center at the site of Rumford Elementary…
Grant request advances for Canton Water District infrastructure improvement project
U.S. Senator Susan Collins says $59 million in funding has been requested for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout Maine.
Bigfoot researcher to share experiences at Mexico library
Mike Familant, lead investigator and producer of the YouTube show, “In the Shadow of Big Red Eye,” will speak at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12,…
Rumford Police Department adds a second K-9 team
Officer Breagh Macaulay and her certified K-9 patrol partner, Rocket, were sworn in Monday.
Animal control officer hired in Mexico
Rob Rogers of Chesterville was hired by the town to redo the tax maps, which were last updated in 2015.
Oxford County Sheriff’s Office begins patrol in Mexico
Residents voted in August 2024 to disband the local police department and contract with the Sheriff’s Office, which offered to provide 24-hour coverage.
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