The public enjoyed food from the snack shack before viewing the lighting from the almost $300,000 project.
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Groundbreaking ceremony held for Rumford Best Western
The $5.5 million, three-story hotel is expected to open next year.
RSU 10 board of directors cuts number of librarians in district
The RSU 10 board of directors voted to change their number of librarians and library technicians from five librarians and one technician to three and three, partly due to state funding.
Couple recount carbon monoxide scare at Rumford camp
“If they would have gone to sleep, it would have been a lot different outcome. They probably wouldn’t have woken up.” — Rumford Firefighter Sam Cote
Rumford Police sought two speedy lawn mowers Sunday night
The caller reported the mowers were weaving in and out of traffic, according to Rumford Police Sgt. James Bernard.
Irish band High Time to perform as part of Celtic Cabaret Night at 49 Franklin
Featuring an unusual line-up of flute, whistles, harp, bodhrán, guitar and vocals with some Irish dancing steps thrown in, High Time make a youthful and energetic statement.
RAAPA’s Murder Mystery Dinner Theater to return for 5th season
A Rumford area favorite, this murder mystery/choral experience includes the murder mystery play, a musical performance by the RAAPA chorus and a full sit-down dinner.
A small-town library in Maine displays gay-themed books, and a controversy erupts
Displays of banned books and of pride titles elicit challenges from leaders in Rumford. Library officials say they welcome both the dialogue and the upshot: ‘We don’t tolerate discrimination.’
Face Time: Toshio Hashimoto, mechanic and master mushroom grower
Toshio Hashimoto is a Rumford area mechanic, but his first love is growing mushrooms. Find out more about him below. Find out more about his mushrooms, deep-fried, at the Common Ground Fair.
RSU 10 towns pass school budget
Residents of RSU 10’s towns of Hanover, Sumner, Roxbury, Mexico, Rumford, Buckfield and Hartford approved the school budget by a vote of 946-478.