Richie Philbrick, left, past exalted ruler of Rumford Elks Lodge 862, makes a $250 donation to Drug Abuse Resistance Education Officer Doug Maifeld. The Elks also donate to the Mountain Valley and Dirigo renaissance programs.
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Rumford hotel project moves forward
Workers on Monday began the final cleanup at 50 Prospect Ave. in Rumford, the site of a Best Western Plus Hotel. (Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times) RUMFORD — Work began Monday to finish clearing the site for a four-story Best Western Plus Hotel at 50 Prospect Ave. Tony Carter, president of Pennacook Falls Investments, said contractor Merle […]
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Celtic group Imar featured at 49 Franklin
RUMFORD — The Scottish band Imar will be featured at 49 Franklin’s Mystic Theater at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26. Imar features: bodhrán player Adam Brown (RURA), originally from Suffolk; Cork-born uilleann piper, flautist and whistle player Ryan Murphy (Mànran); fiddler Tomás Callister and bouzouki ace Adam Rhodes (Barrule/Mabon); both from the Isle of Man; and […]
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Maine Event Comedy presents Joe Trammel at 49 Franklin
RUMFORD — 49 Franklin announces another season of professional comedy with Maine Event Comedy, presenting two-time Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year, Joe Trammel at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at 49 Franklin’s Mystic Theater. The show will also feature stand-up comedian Julie Poulin and host Mark Turcotte. Described by Wayne Newton as “One of […]
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Rumford man killed in motorcycle crash
RUMFORD — Police are investigating a motorcycle crash Thursday evening that claimed the life of a local man. The lone rider was identified as Paul Pelletier, 57, who was operating a 2008 Harley-Davidson north on South Rumford Road, according to a police report. He got onto the road shoulder, lost control and was thrown off the […]
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Ceylon 'Ceeley' E. Putnam III
RUMFORD — Ceylon “Ceeley” E. Putnam III, 65, of Peru passed unexpectedly the morning of Sept. 11. He was born March 22, 1953, in Rumford, a son of Ceylon E. Putnam Jr. and Mona (Noyes) Putnam. He attended grammar school in Peru and was a graduate of Dixfield High School. Ceeley started his career at Timberlands […]
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John W. Grant Jr.
RUMFORD — John W. Grant Jr., 81, died peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 11, at Rumford Community Home, surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born in Gray on Sept. 18, 1936, one of 15 children of John W. Grant Sr. and Marie Bragdon, and attended local schools. He married Betty Swan on Sept. 4, 1958. Mr. […]
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Charles R. Jamison
MEXICO — Charles R. Jamison, 82, died Wednesday, Sept. 12, at his residence in Mexico, with his family by his side. He was born in Mexico on July 17, 1936, graduated from Mexico High School and served with the U.S. Army. Charlie worked at the Rumford Paper Mill for many years, and also owned and operated […]
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Rumford to purchase two new vehicles
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen has voted to buy two vehicles from O’Connor GMC of Augusta. One is a 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe for $36,300 for the fire chief. The other is a Western Star plow truck for $95,793, including a $12,000 trade-in. The total is $132,093. The chief’s vehicle will haul trailers with equipment. Fire […]
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Rumford board appoints committee for community fund
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen has appointed Brad Adley, John Madigan and Jeff Sterling to create a policy for administering the Poland Spring Rumford Community Fund. The fund is part of a 15-year agreement drawn up last year between the Rumford Water District and Poland Spring Water Co., allowing the company to pump up to […]