A small-town library in Maine displays gay-themed books, and a controversy erupts

Displays of banned books and of pride titles elicit challenges from leaders in Rumford. Library officials say they welcome both the dialogue and the upshot: ‘We don’t tolerate discrimination.’

Robbery suspect eluded police by swimming away but was arrested days later in Dixfield

Rumford librarians deny that political agendas guide their banned books displays

Rumford interim Town Manager Scott Cole met with Rumford Public Library's trustees and Library Director Tamara Butler to discuss questions he has regarding the library's banned book displays.

Super Bowl parade in Rumford celebrates the Patriots

The 3-mile parade included floats, people marching in Patriots' attire and half a dozen men firing muskets.

‘World’s oldest Patriots fan’ to lead Super Bowl parade in Rumford

Myrtle Milledge, 103, of Mexico has been named grand marshal for Friday's event.

60-plus animals removed from Rumford home

Police Chief Stacy Carter said, "It was a basic farm running loose on Byron Street."

State police: 4-month-old girl’s death in Rumford not suspicious

Community grieves for Rumford boy, 6, killed in school bus collision

So far, there is no indication that the driver of the school bus, a 51-year-old Dixfield man, was at fault in the crash, police said.

First-grader on bike killed in collision with school bus in Rumford

The 6-year-old boy was hit when he fell off the bike while trying to stop in an intersection just two blocks from his school.

Fire destroys South Rumford Road home

Fire destroys a structure at 660 South Rumford Road on Wednesday morning.