Androscoggin Canoe Race on August 27

RUMFORD – The annual Androscoggin Canoe Race will be held at the Rumford boat launch on Saturday, August 27  with two separate course lengths starting and finishing at the boat launch. The 10-mile racing class boats begin at 10 a.m. followed at 10:30 a.m. by the five-mile recreational canoe class. Both courses start and finish […]

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Rumford approves increases in some town ordinance fees, building code permits

RUMFORD — After more than two decades without changes, the town is going to increase some town ordinance fees, building code permits, according to Town Manager Stacy Carter. Following a public hearing to discuss the fee schedule on August 4, the Board of Selectmen approved the fee schedule during their regular meeting. Carter said the […]

Senior housing project approved by Rumford Planning Board

Occupancy of the 33 apartments is expected in about two years.

Rumford selectmen reject $30,000 request for heating oil for recreation center

The board voted 2-1, with two members absent.

Andover Olde Home Days returns Aug. 5-7

A parade, road race, tractor pull and more will be offered during this year’s event that will celebrate the town’s volunteers.

Lily True — first female Eagle Scout in the River Valley

  Lily True of Peru officially became the first female Eagle Scout in the River Valley on July 13th when she passed her BSA Eagle Scout Board of Review. She is also the fourth female to become BSA Eagle Scout in the state of Maine and the first for the Abnaki District of the Pine […]

Dixfield voters approve upgrading waste pump station

DIXFIELD — At a special town meeting on July 25, citizens approved a capital project to renovate the 42-year-old waste pump station on Hall Hill Road. Following several questions over 20 minutes, people voted 14-0 to also accept and authorize the use of 80 percent grant funding, noted to exceed $536,620 at the meeting, held […]

Andover Olde Home Days returns, Aug. 5-7

    ANDOVER — The 41st edition of Andover Olde Home begins on Friday and continues into Sunday. Committee Chair Joe Luce said the theme for the event is “Community,” noting that the town has a lot of volunteers who make this three-day event a success for Andover. On Saturday, festivities will kick off with […]

Rumford to increase fees for some town ordinances, building code permits

RUMFORD — After more than two decades without changes, the town is going to increase some ordinance fees, including for building code permits, according to Town Manager Stacy Carter. A public hearing to discuss the fee schedule will take place on Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Rumford Falls Auditorium, just prior to the regular […]