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August 21, 2008
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The River Valley Region Demographics
The River Valley, Join us…It’s where you want to be! The Androscoggin River flows through the valley offering some of the
best bass fishing in New England. The Western Mountains offer the most beautiful scenic backdrop as well as skiing and hiking.
There are beautiful rivers, lakes and ponds, which enhance our four-season destination. There are an abundance of activities
including camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, bicycling, skiing – cross country and downhill, snowmobile, swimming, canoeing,
kayaking and gold-panning to name a few. The River Valley is community oriented and is a great place to do business, live
and play.
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Population
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| Andover |
864 |
| Byron |
121 |
| Canton |
1121 |
| Carthage |
520 |
| Dixfield |
2514 |
| Hanover |
251 |
| Mexico |
2959 |
| Peru |
1515 |
| Roxbury |
384 |
| Rumford |
6472 |
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Let us show you why you should invest, expand or relocate to the River Valley! The River Valley Growth Council
can provide you with comprehensive information about site locations, incentives, financing and any other information
you need to make a sound decision. Maine people are renowned for our work ethic and the superb quality of our products
and services. We're confident that you will find this area inviting for your business!
Key Transportation Services
- Roads - Route 2 (E-W), Route 108 (E-W), Route 17 (N-S)
- Air - Portland International Jetport (85 miles)
- Rail - Freight Services Rumford
Rumford LMA
Like the other population centers, manufacturing employment (primarily in lumber and wood products) has declined
in relation to non-manufacturing employment. Total employment decreased in the labor market by almost 1% from 8,060
in 1990 to 7,990 in 2000. Manufacturing employment decreased 10% from 2350 to 2110 while non-manufacturing increased
by 3% form 5710 in 1990 to 5880 in 2000. Non-manufacturing employment comprised of 74% of total employment in 2000
while manufacturing comprised 26.4%. Over the year job expansions were reported at Western Maine Transportation in
Mexico, Rumford Community Hospital and Rumford Group Homes, SAD 21 in Dixfield. Fewer people were employed in wood
products and paper manufacturing. Unemployment is expected to continue to climb with usual seasonal layoffs, more
layoffs at MeadWestvaco and other spin off businesses.
Major Employers (200+)
- NewPage Corp.
- SAD #43
- Rumford Community Hospital
- SAD #21
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