Marianne Hutchinson is a general assignment reporter for the Rumford Falls Times. She has worked for the Times for three years covering the RSU 10 and RSU 56 school boards encompassing the towns of Rumford, Mexico, Dixfield and other nearby towns in the River Valley area. She also covers the selectmen’s and town meetings and other activities of the towns of Canton and Andover. Marianne has lived in Lewiston for 33 years with her husband, Dennis. She graduated from the University of Maine at Orono with a degree in Journalism and advertising. Before becoming a reporter for the Times she held various positions as an educational technician for English as a Second Language students of Lewiston schools and as a proofreader and production editor for Pine Tree Composition, a former typesetting company in Lewiston. In her spare time, she loves to read books, especially memoirs, and articles from newspapers and magazines. She also likes to attend exercise classes at the YMCA in Auburn or go for bike rides with her husband and friends. During the winter months she enjoys snowshoeing and cross-country skiing with family and friends.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2023
Face Time: Kevin Jamison — Combining hardware and a caring heart in the River Valley
Whether it’s gathering clothing and goods for families burned out of their homes or starting a GoFundMe page for someone in financial need, Jamison and his fellow helpers are ready to assist their neighbors.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2023
Dixfield-based school district gets loan for privacy bathroom stalls at high school
During a board of directors meeting in October Superintendent and Principal of Dirigo High School Pam Doyen said some students were upset by others using bathrooms of their choice.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2023
Students at Rumford school receive haircuts from hairstylist who says kids’ smiles are her reward
Students at Western Foothills Regional Program in Rumford received haircuts in the comfort of their own school.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2023
RSU 10 looks to add on adult education program
Region 9 School of Applied Technology in Mexico offers adult education to 14 towns.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2023
Justin Thacker elected Andover selectman
Thacker won a decisive victory over two other candidates.
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2023
Andover resident surprises his neighbors with a minion ice sculpture
Ross Swain has been making winter sculptures since 2010 for the enjoyment of neighbors and others.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2023
Three seek Andover selectman seat for next 5 months
ANDOVER — Three people are seeking election Monday to a five-month term as selectman, assessor and overseer of the poor. Residents will cast ballots at the polls from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Town Hall. Kevin Scott, Justin Thacker and Toby Wells are vying to fill the seat held by Jeff Elkie who […]
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PublishedFebruary 3, 2023
Nature exploration program at Mexico school more than outdoor math and science
Meroby Elementary School was awarded the 2022-23 School of the Year by the Maine Environmental Education Association.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2023
Food pantries at Mountain Valley high and middle schools help homeless, hungry students
Organizers said they have learned of the growing need for foods and hygiene products.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2023
Long-lost Canton Point Fire Department sign presented to firefighters
The wooden marker was found in the former station now used as a machine shop at Conant Acres farm
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