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A small-town library in Maine displays gay-themed books, and a controversy erupts

by Gillian Graham June 16, 2019June 16, 2019

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.’

Maine Crime, News

Robbery suspect eluded police by swimming away but was arrested days later in Dixfield

by Bruce Farrin Rumford Falls Times June 6, 2019June 8, 2019

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 […]

Local & State

Rumford librarians deny that political agendas guide their banned books displays

by Marianne Hutchinson June 5, 2019June 6, 2019

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.

News

Super Bowl parade in Rumford celebrates the Patriots

by Bruce Farrin May 31, 2019

The 3-mile parade included floats, people marching in Patriots’ attire and half a dozen men firing muskets.

Local & State

‘World’s oldest Patriots fan’ to lead Super Bowl parade in Rumford

by Bruce Farrin May 29, 2019May 30, 2019

Myrtle Milledge, 103, of Mexico has been named grand marshal for Friday’s event.

News

60-plus animals removed from Rumford home

by Bruce Farrin May 17, 2019May 20, 2019

Police Chief Stacy Carter said, “It was a basic farm running loose on Byron Street.”

Local & State, News

State police: 4-month-old girl’s death in Rumford not suspicious

by Sun Journal Staff Report May 3, 2019May 3, 2019

RUMFORD — Maine State Police are investigating the death of a 4-month-old girl Thursday but do not consider it suspicious, according to Maine Public Safety spokesman Stephen McCausland. State police, Med-Care and the Rumford Fire Department responded to a Rumford Avenue home at 6:56 p.m. Thursday for a report of an unresponsive 4-month-old girl. “When […]