Ideas to Redevelop River Valley Shared by Residents

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RUMFORD -- A new push to redevelop the River Valley area got off to a great start Tuesday night when 20 people shared ideas for 90 minutes in Rumford Falls Auditorium.

Among the suggestions were a resolution by selectmen against a Route 2 bypass, bringing businesses to Route 2, creating an antiques shop district, coordinated and publicized events, indoor skate and bike parks and a bike shop, campsites along the Androscoggin River and river recreation opportunities, an all-terrain vehicle park, and marketing the area and its attractions better.

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Ideas to Redevelop River Valley Shared by Residents

"If we work with what we have, add what we can, and promote ourselves better, we can spur growth," Kevin Saisi of Rumford said afterward.

"This valley is Western Maine's best kept secret."...

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