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🌱 Rumford faces higher ambulance costs in Med-Care's 2027 budget

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Hello again Rumford! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Rumford faces higher ambulance costs in Med-Care's 2027 budget
  • Arrest follows knife assault on Rumford's Waldo Street
  • Rumford mill's idled R12 machine takes a step toward restarting

Also on today's calendar: The Slambovian Circus Of Dreams and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Clouds and sun with a shower, with a high of 47 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cloudy, temps: high: 45, low: 33.
  • Friday: A bit of snow and rain, with a high of 41 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Med-Care Ambulance anticipating 10% budget hike (sunjournal.com) — Rumford and 10 other towns served by Med-Care Ambulance face a $6.25 increase in the annual per-capita rate, bringing it to $55 for 2027. Chief Paul Landry Jr. told Rumford selectmen the service's budget is rising about 10%, with higher fuel costs, federal medication requirements and payroll increases driving expenses.
   

2. Man arrested following knife assault in Rumford (newportdispatch.com) — A Mexico man faces an aggravated assault charge after police say he injured a Rumford resident with a knife outside 323 Waldo Street on Sunday. The victim's injuries were not life-threatening. Police arrested Paul Moore, 38, on Monday, and a probation hold kept him jailed pending court proceedings.
   

3. ND Paper Produces First Roll on Idled Rumford R12 - Midland (midlandco.com) — An idled paper machine at ND Paper's Rumford mill produced its first roll during a November 5 trial, a step toward a possible restart. R12 has been idle since 2024, but the company has not announced when regular production might resume.
   

4. Snow is flying and ski season is about to begin in Maine (wcvb.com) — Rumford’s Black Mountain of Maine had not announced plans for the upcoming ski season as of Tuesday morning, while other Maine resorts were preparing to open. Nearby Sunday River was targeting Nov. 15 but had not confirmed that date, and Sugarloaf’s opening day is Nov. 20.
   

5. State to hear comments on owner of Lewiston hospital this month (pressherald.com) — Rumford residents can weigh in on whether Central Maine Healthcare's new owner is honoring commitments covering local hospital services and long-term care. The state will hold a November 20 hearing in Auburn, with remote participation available, and accept signed written comments through November 30. Comments must address the acquisition's approval conditions.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Don't miss the Snowshoe Club Craft Fair Saturday November 21 on Waldo Street in Rumford!
    Best Western Plus Rumford Falls will have a booth there where people can enter to win a FREE NIGHT at the hotel! Or a FREE SKI & STAY PACKAGE for… (Nextdoor St. Athanasius St. John)
  • Moving into a new place this winter?
    Call the electric and gas utilities with your new address and start date. If a meter is already in place, the utility must start service within three… (Nextdoor )
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Crew Member in Rumford. Apply here.
  • Precinmac posted a job opening for Quality Inspector in South Paris. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rumford here.

Ok Rumford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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