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Posted inMaine, News
Historic home razed in wind-swept fire in Rumford
Winds reportedly gusting to 40 mph carried embers that started a second fire at 33 Franklin St., the site of the Waldo Pettingill House, built in 1891. Pettingill was the first president of Oxford Paper Co.
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Rumford students sent to hospital after truck strikes bus in Farmington
Four were taken to a Farmington hospital with suspected minor injuries after a bus and truck collided at a ‘very low speed,’ police said.
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Tests show no dangerous contamination from Rumford paper mill discharge, senator says
Sen. Joseph Martin collected samples after ND Paper’s inadvertent discharge of black liquor into the air Dec. 10, 2024, and sent them to the Department of Environmental Protection for testing.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine needs more housing, fast. Two companies are turning to the assembly line.
Built in a factory, modular homes and apartments can go up quickly. Can new designs change some of the stigma?
Posted inBusiness, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Central Maine Healthcare to be acquired by California-based nonprofit
Leaders of Central Maine Healthcare, which includes Central Maine Medical Center, have struggled with funding deficits and have been looking for ways to inject new capital into its hospitals.
Posted inNews
Rumford mill mishap causes discolored snow; residents advised to steer clear
Town officials confirmed Tuesday afternoon there was a release of spent black liquor which resulted in precipitation of brown or tan colored snow. Schools were asked to tell children not to play with ‘brown snow.’
Posted inCops & Courts, News
Judge sets bail at $75,000 for Rumford man charged with attempted murder and arson
Police say Billy Morvent crashed his truck Nov. 5 into a nearby home, set it on fire and fired at people there.
Posted inSchools and Education
Air quality, mold specialist cites ‘chronic problem’ at Mexico middle school
Engineer estimates it would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to make the school safe.
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Man faces multiple charges after active-shooter incident in Rumford
Billy Morvent, 59, was found in his home with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.