Dixfield man arrested after leading police on 43-mile chase

Zachary Yahn, 27, of Dixfield, was arrested Sunday after after a high speed chase.

Fire fills Rumford Community Home basement with smoke

Twenty-nine residents were moved to another wing temporarily.

Jalbert named vice president, general manager of Sun Media Group

Sales Executives Dan McManus and Kelly Wade have also been promoted, and the company has hired three new sales executives.

Rumford man accused of cutting off opossum’s tail dies weeks after being hit by car

Erik Matthews, 32, was hit by a car in Windham on July 20, a few days after he received a summons for animal cruelty. He died Sunday.

Maine couple charged with sexually assaulting 8-year-old girl

Bethany Ringuette, 35, of Sabattus and Travis Walker, 29, of Bethel were charged with multiple sex crimes stemming from an alleged assault in Rumford.

Rumford police reassure public about bobcat hanging out near High Bridge

Seth Carey growing hemp for his line of teas and skin care products

After an unsuccessful bid to become district attorney, Seth Carey is trying to grow hemp for a new line of herbal teas and organic skin care products.

Rumford man summonsed in opossum case

Erik Matthews is accused of cutting off the animal's tail and leaving it for dead.

Rumford man investigated for cutting off opossum’s tail

The opossum, nicknamed Percy, has been beloved by neighborhood residents. The man said the animal attacked him.

Rumford Police sought two speedy lawn mowers Sunday night

The caller reported the mowers were weaving in and out of traffic, according to Rumford Police Sgt. James Bernard.