$50,000 from the capital reserve account was authorized as the local share for a $200,000 landing on the Androscoggin River.

The money will pay to finish infrustructure work on The Island business district.

Adam Arsenault cast ballots in the municipal and school elections Tuesday at the American Legion Hall.

“Elevate the lessons that you have learned in the past four years and the keys needed to be successful for the lives ahead of us. Being safe is to not take that risk, to let that opportunity pass you by.” — Mtn. Valley Valedictorian Dillon McPherson

Incumbents Christopher Brennick and James Windover are seeking re-election to the Rumford Select Board. They are being challenged by Frank DiConzo, Steven Dyment and William F. Porter.

The 3-mile parade included floats, people marching in Patriots’ attire and half a dozen men firing muskets.

The Budget Committee has approved a municipal budget of $9.35 million, an increase of close to 3.47 percent.