GARY KIMBALL Nov 22, 2009
Gary was born Oct. 19, 1958 in Rumford, Maine, one of six children. Gary spent his youth growing up in Maine and enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, gardening, fishing and working with his hands. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Developer: Proposed wind farm site is too windy Nov 7, 2009
RUMFORD, Maine -- A wind-power company says a western Maine site it's been looking at is too windy for turbines. First Wind's Matthew Kearns told a public meeting in Rumford on Thursday that its proposed Longfellow wind farm on Black Mountain and North and South Twin mountains may not be viable ... A separate wind power project is under construction on Record Hill in Roxbury, also near Rumford. (Fresno Bee)
W. Maine wind project going on line Oct 16, 2009
Expansion of the Stetson project in eastern Maine is under way, and construction of a project near Rumford in western Maine, whose principals include former Gov. Angus King, is also in progress. State regulators have approved plans for FirstWind's Rollins wind-power project in northern Maine, and several other projects are in earlier stages of planning. (Concord Monitor)
Best Maine foliage in mountains Oct 10, 2009
Rangers report 50 to 70 percent toward peak in locations like Rangeley, Rumford, Bethel, Grand Lake Stream and Calais. The Department of Conservation says Camden Hills and Bradbury Mountain state parks will host guided foliage hikes on Sunday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Maine OK’s 22-turbine wind farm Aug 28, 2009
AUGUSTA, Maine - State environmental regulators have given the final go-ahead for a 22-turbine wind farm near Rumford whose principals include a former governor, Angus King. The $120 million windmill project is to be built on the ridgelines of Partridge Peak, Flathead Mountain, and Record Hill in Roxbury. (Boston Globe)
Police investigating double killing in Maine Aug 5, 2009
RUMFORD, Maine - Detectives were searching yesterday for a man seen fleeing from a house where two men were shot to death, police said. Investigators believe that the man, who had long black hair, shot Roger Day, 48, and Victor Sheldon, 22, in their home before fleeing shortly before 10 p.m. Monday. (Boston Globe)
Golfers battle bad weather at New England Amateur Jul 22, 2009
Blanchard is representing Wannamoisett Country Club in Rumford, R.I.. Portsmouth Country Clubs Josh Allard shot a 1-over-par 73, which was the best score turned in by a local golfer. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Maine Day at Fenway Jun 22, 2009
The Portland-based barbershop quartet known as The Grateful Dads will sing the national anthem, and the Rumford police honor guard will fly their colors on the field in pre-game ceremonies. Gov. John Baldacci will be there, and there'll even be an honorary bat boy and girl from Maine. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
NewPage mill in Maine plans weeklong shutdown Apr 2, 2009
RUMFORD, Maine (AP) The continuing slump in the paper market is being blamed for another shutdown at the NewPage Corp. mill in Rumford. Officials said Wednesday that the mill will close from May 10 to May 18 to reduce production by 150,000 tons in order to balance output with demand. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Coyotes circled injured snowmobiler before rescue Mar 19, 2009
RUMFORD, Maine (AP) A woman who rescued an injured snowmobile operator in Rumford says a pack of coyotes had circled the man as he lay immobile in the snow. Eric Westleigh of Rumford was discovered on Tuesday when Renee Robert heard his cries for help while waiting at the bus stop with her children. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Free Weekly Merges with Sun Media Group Mar 13, 2009
Sun Media is also parent company of the Forecaster, Bethel Citizen, Norway Advertiser Democrat, Rumford Falls Times, The Franklin Journal, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Rangeley Highlander and Penobscot Times newspapers in Maine. The Employment Times also produces the HR Times, a trade publication for the human resources profession. (MediaWeek.com)
Five Named to All-RMISA Team Mar 5, 2009
The alpine races will be held at Sunday River resort in Bethel while the Nordic races are at Black Mountain Touring Center in Rumford. The meet is hosted by Bates College. (Utahutes.com)
Alaska Anchorage qualifies full team for NCAAs Mar 5, 2009
The Seawolves will send six nordic skiers and six alpine skiers to nationals in Bethel and Rumford, Maine. The meet begins Wednesday. (Anchorage Daily News)
Skiers Qualify Full Team for NCAA's Feb 28, 2009
The Official Athletic Site of the University of Utah. Utes qualify 18 skiers overall. (Utahutes.com)
Utes Sixth at RMISA Championship Feb 22, 2009
The NCAA Championships begin on March 11th in Rumford and Newry, Maine. Even Sletten led Utah's nordic team for the second day. (Utahutes.com)
Ski Team To NCAA Regionals Feb 17, 2009
NCAA National Championships are scheduled for March 11-14, hosted by Bates College in Bethel and Rumford, Maine. This Week's Schedule. (Golobos.com)
Customers are sparing no expense Feb 12, 2009
"Even remote destination areas in New England are enjoying the spike in business. According to Andy Shepard, president of the Maine Winter Sports Center, areas such as Black Mountain in Rumford and Big Rock in Mars Hill have been doing record business."I think it's because of the better value we provide," said Shepard. "But we've had record day-trip ticket sales and the seasonal pass sales are 20 percent ahead of last year. "A cut in seasonal rates, plus some interesting packaging has helped... (Boston Globe)
