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Seth Carey growing hemp for his line of teas and skin care products

by Steve Collins July 18, 2019July 19, 2019

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.

Maine

Rumford man summoned, accused of cutting tail off opossum

by Lindsay Tice July 17, 2019July 18, 2019

Erik Matthews is accused of cutting off the animal’s tail and leaving it for dead.

Animals, Maine, News

Rumford man investigated for cutting off opossum’s tail

by Lindsay Tice and Christopher Williams June 27, 2019June 27, 2019

The opossum, nicknamed Percy, has been beloved by neighborhood residents. The man said the animal attacked him.

Maine, News

Rumford Police sought two speedy lawn mowers Sunday night

by Jon Bolduc June 18, 2019June 19, 2019

The caller reported the mowers were weaving in and out of traffic, according to Rumford Police Sgt. James Bernard.

Life & Culture, Maine, News

Gay-themed books fuel fight over free speech at small-town library in Maine

by Gillian Graham June 16, 2019June 16, 2019

The displays elicit challenges from leaders in Rumford. Library officials say they welcome both the dialogue and the upshot: ‘We don’t tolerate discrimination.’

Cops & Courts, Maine, News, Uncategorized

Robbery suspect eludes police by swimming away, arrested days later in Dixfield

by Bruce Farrin Rumford Falls Times June 7, 2019June 7, 2019

Vance Billings swam across the Androscoggin River after allegedly pointing a gun at two young fishermen.

Maine, Uncategorized

Rumford librarians deny that political agendas guide their banned books displays

by Marianne Hutchinson June 6, 2019June 6, 2019

Librarians pushed back against allegations that the book selection was a ‘free for all.’

Maine, 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 […]