Bruce Farrin is editor for the Rumford Falls Times, serving the River Valley with the community newspaper since moving to Rumford in 1986. In his early days, before computers, he was responsible for covering town government, police/fire, schools and sports, typed story copy onto special paper, then cut and waxed those articles onto pages by hand before they were prepped for press. He was the darkroom technician as well. Over three-plus decades, he has also been entrusted by locals to share defining moments in their lives, promoted the efforts of people working to improve their community, with his love of photography capturing children and adults at their best. When he's not writing, he's an avid walker, and has a lifetime love of America's pastime, baseball, and the study of statistics, becoming a leader nationally among 30 TPFS dynasty baseball leagues. He is a 1981 graduate of the University of Maine at Orono, with a bachelor's degree in journalism.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2023
Rumford awarded $150,000 stream crossing grant
RUMFORD — Supt. Dale Roberts of the Public Works Department told the Select Board on Thursday they recently got word the town has been awarded $150,000 from the Maine DEP’s Municipal Stream Crossing Grant Program, which provides grants that match local funding for the upgrade of culverts at stream crossings. He said this would be […]
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PublishedMarch 6, 2023
Volunteer mentor helping prospective entrepreneurs in Rumford area
Service Corps of Retired Executives is a free service that helps small businesses plan, launch, manage and grow.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2023
A rally to support recovery in Rumford
RUMFORD — A rally to draw attention to the challenges of those suffering from substance abuse – individuals, families and friends — will take place March 11. Glenn Gordon, recovery coach with Oxford County Mental Health Services, invites people to come hear people share their stories of recovery, show solidarity and get involved in the […]
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2023
Man arrested in connection with shots fired at a Mexico residence
MEXICO — A New Hampshire man has been arrested in connection with an incident on Feb. 11 involving shots fired at a residence on Middle Avenue in Mexico. In a press release on Feb. 22, Police Chief Roy Hodson said Guy M. Hanson, 62, Pittsfield, NH, was charged with reckless conduct with a firearm, criminal […]
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2023
Memory Bags serve community members with dementia
Mexico Public Library is offering the free bags, which feature up to 25 laminated photos of things, places, etc. from the 1950s through the 1990s.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2023
Roxbury establishes scholarship for graduating seniors
The Renewable Award is initially funded with $100,000 from the developers of the RoxWind Project: Palmer Capital Corp. and Horseshoe Valley Wind.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2023
Peru to form building committee for new town garage
PERU — The Select Board has decided to form a building committee, with the hope of having the new highway garage ready for use come fall. Time is of the essence and the Select Board would like this committee formed as soon as possible. The building committee will include five hand-selected citizens, along with Road […]
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2023
Spirited performance: Cheerleaders showcase talents in Rumford
RUMFORD — Seventy-four cheerleaders from grades kindergarten to 12 performed Thursday before an outpouring of supporters at Mountain Valley High School gym. They represented Regional School Unit 10 towns of Rumford, Mexico, Roxbury, Hanover, Buckfield, Hartford and Sumner. “Last year, Kassie Elliott and I started this as an opportunity for families to attend a local performance […]
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2023
Peru forming a building committee
PERU — The Select Board has decided to form a building committee, with the hope of having the new garage ready for use come fall, replacing the one lost in the town garage fire on Jan. 27. Thus, time is of the essence and the Select Board would like this committee formed as soon as […]
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2023
Rumford board approves sewer rate increase
RUMFORD — Following a lengthy discussion, the Board of Selectmen voted Feb. 2 for a sewer rate assessment increase of $386 per unit to $490, as recommended by Town Manager Stacy Carter. The voted was 4-0, with Selectman Eric McLean absent. Carter noted that the state average for municipal sewer assessment is $500 per unit. […]
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