Bethany Ringuette, 35, of Sabattus and Travis Walker, 29, of Bethel were charged with multiple sex crimes stemming from an alleged assault in Rumford.
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Rumford police reassure public about bobcat hanging out near High Bridge
RUMFORD – If you happen to be crossing High Bridge any time soon, keep your eyes out to see if there’s a cat in your midst. A very big cat. Rumford police Thursday night announced that a bobcat has been seen in the area, but stressed that there’s no reason for alarm. “According to our […]
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Seth Carey growing hemp for his line of teas and skin care products
After an unsuccessful bid to become district attorney, Seth Carey is trying to grow hemp for a new line of herbal teas and organic skin care products.
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Rumford man summonsed in opossum case
Erik Matthews is accused of cutting off the animal’s tail and leaving it for dead.
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Rumford man investigated for cutting off opossum’s tail
The opossum, nicknamed Percy, has been beloved by neighborhood residents. The man said the animal attacked him.
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Rumford Police sought two speedy lawn mowers Sunday night
The caller reported the mowers were weaving in and out of traffic, according to Rumford Police Sgt. James Bernard.
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A small-town library in Maine displays gay-themed books, and a controversy erupts
Displays of banned books and of pride titles elicit challenges from leaders in Rumford. Library officials say they welcome both the dialogue and the upshot: ‘We don’t tolerate discrimination.’
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Robbery suspect eluded police by swimming away but was arrested days later in Dixfield
DIXFIELD — A Rumford man is scheduled to appear in court Friday, charged with trying to steal a vehicle from a fisherman at gunpoint last weekend, interim Police Chief Ron Wood said Thursday. Vance Billings, 43, of 65 Washington St. was arrested Wednesday in Dixfield, four days after he eluded police by swimming across the […]
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Rumford librarians deny that political agendas guide their banned books displays
Rumford interim Town Manager Scott Cole met with Rumford Public Library’s trustees and Library Director Tamara Butler to discuss questions he has regarding the library’s banned book displays.
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Super Bowl parade in Rumford celebrates the Patriots
The 3-mile parade included floats, people marching in Patriots’ attire and half a dozen men firing muskets.