http://www.adn.com/2010/08/29/1430097/two-police-officers-killed-in.html

Two officers were killed in the line of duty. The shooting was witnessed by one of the slain officers wife, two children, and mother. This is in a community of less than 800 people with little to no crime. They have one.....ONE officer remaining on the force. Take a minute and ponder, do you still think Rumfo...

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http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/video/video.php?v=324088361392 Not sure if you can view this or not, let me know if there is an issue.

Access to Insurance for Uninsured Americans with a Pre-Existing Condition. Provides uninsured Americans with pre-existing conditions access to coverage. The temporary high-risk pool will serve as a bridge to when the new health insurance Exchanges are up and running, at which point insurance companies will...

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Special town meetings shall be called by the Board of Selectmen to fill vacancies in elective offices as provided in Article XX of this charter, and for no other purpose unless in the opinion of the majority of the board an exigent circumstance exists relating to town affairs or the welfare of its citizens is deemed to be presented and which requires prompt action by the voters in special meeting.

The Rumford Voters rejected a $60,000 budget for General Assistance by a vote of 190-115. This action comes on the heels of their initial rejection of a $70,000 budget in June. It would seem that the voters want to eliminate General Assistance, but unfortunately, it is a state mandated program, which must be funded regardless of the will of the voters. The state even allows the budget to be overdr...

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Rumford PD uses common sense and restraint by limiting charges to disorderly conduct.

Jessica Bryant, 26, Rumford, disorderly conduct, 7:12 p.m. June 17 on Maine Avenue. She was released on $200 unsecured bail.

Sun Journal

Rumford voters OK $7 million budget; cut welfare, oust DiConzo

By Terry Karkos/Sun Journal
Jun 10, 2010 12:00 am

RUMFORD — Voters on Tuesday cut the proposed $7.2 million municipal budget, mostly by accepting Finance Committee amounts rather than selectmen's recommendations.

In municipal elections, Adley and incumbent Jeff Sterling were re-elect...

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From the Sun Journal:
"...Additionally, write-in Jennifer Norris received 20 votes for the one-year term, while write-ins for the three-year terms, Juliet Alexander and Peter Tinkham, each received 15 votes. Tabulations for the write-ins remained the same following the recount, Giasson said..."


Not quite as many votes as Jolene Lovejoy's 524.

Here are the election results that I’ve been able to gather:

For a One Year Term
Jeff Sterling 815
Paul Lowell 754

For a Three Year Term
Bradford Adley 803
Jeremy Volkernick 565
Jolene Lovejoy 518
Frank DiConzo 509
Frank Anastatio 384
Eric Giroux 219

I believe these figures are accurate. If not, please let me k...

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