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.

Rumford-based school board settles on spaces for middle school students

Regional School Unit 10 directors move to use Rumford, Mexico buildings for fifth, sixth grades.

Photos: Thibault’s showing appreciation

DDF Toy Drive Craft Fair this Saturday

40 percent market adjustment jumps Rumford tax rate

Rumford had maintained a tax rate of $22.18 per $1000 of assessed value for the past two years, but O'Keefe noted that that was based on old assessed values.

Rumford board votes to raise taxes to comply with state law

Select Board member Frank DiConzo said when the assessed value increases the tax rate decreases because the tax rate only has to meet the assessed value.

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.

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.

Suspect in custody after active-shooter incident in Rumford

Police say the man crashed his vehicle into a residence Tuesday night, set the house on fire and fired more shots into the residence before leaving.

Construction underway on new affordable senior housing in Rumford

It will be located at the corner of Hancock Street and Rumford Avenue, the site of a massive fire where three apartment buildings were destroyed on Feb. 9, 2020.