Thu Nov 20, 2008 11:38 pm by Timeout

Hey, just heard that the Board voted 3-2 against the only volunteer for the Parks Commission. We just love our volunteers here in Rumford! Anyone else want a turn before the firing squad? Step right up.

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Fri Nov 21, 2008 11:54 am by C

http://www.sunjournal.com/story/292634-3/RiverValley/Landlord_criticizes_town_for_kicking_out_tenants/

I wasn't aware that the town owned apartment buildings. Uninsured? What happens if there is a fire or injury?? Why haven't they evicted the tenants and put the buildings up for auction? Wouldn't this be a good opportunity to make a deal with a retail business/developer to get the pro...

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Thu Nov 20, 2008 4:51 pm by bug

A couple of weeks ago, I took a little jaunt on the new walking path. What a delight! The stone work is incredible. Mr. Belanger did a wonderful job. It was a treat to see the river and the downtown from that vantage point. Nice addition to the intown area.

However (is there always a "however?), I did notice that there are no railings on the granite stairways, and no handicap...

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Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:40 pm by bug

We seem to be missing a thread, and missing more than just Kevin's deletion of his own posts. What happened? This is not a funny thing to be doing......there are some of us (well, at least me) who spend the day in and out of the wisps of dementia. I'm not ready to lose my mind. Please, an explanation????????? Thanks.

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Wed Nov 19, 2008 6:40 pm by C

Travel Channel, Bizarre Foods will be coming to Maine.

In
Maine, many residents find most of the food they eat right in their own
backyards...literally. Andrew gets a taste of beaver chili, forages for
some unlikely edible plants to make stinging nettles soup, and goes out
to haul lobst...

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Sun Oct 19, 2008 8:18 am by Timeout

Inspired by Rotary's winterization project, I decided to check my own windows this morning. To my dismay, three still had just screens down on the storms...oops! I thought they were all closed.

I'd love to hear whatever simple tips people have for keeping the cold out...

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Tue Nov 18, 2008 9:10 pm by KevinNSaisi

Cathy Newell wrote: We need 3 or 4 people to join the 5 volunteers who have stepped up to count ballots on Thursday for the recount for Register of Probate. Bruce Rood holds a 350 vote lead and we certainly want to keep this one in the Democratic column.

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Wed Nov 19, 2008 12:15 pm by Timeout

Guess I'm just in survival mode. I've been thinking that Rumford Point is a good place to live. I don't rely on town sewer, water or plowing. I really don't shop downtown. My two purchases yesterday were at Wal-Mart and the Dollar Tree...I tried to rationalize buying gift wrap downtown but $1.00 seems just too practical to pass up. The other item was only available at a chain store, wheth...

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Tue Nov 18, 2008 8:43 pm by KevinNSaisi

Actual good news in our area.... despite the economy!!

Barclays to add jobs in Wilton
Sun Journal Staff Report

AUGUSTA – Barclays PLC is expanding by 25 jobs its customer care facility in Wilton to support its growing operations, according to a press release issued by Gov. John Baladacci's office Tuesday.

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