PORTLAND — A Rumford man pleaded guilty Thursday in U.S. District Court to Social Security fraud and theft of public money, according to U.S. Attorney Halsey B. Frank. Since 1995, Raymond J. Brenneis, 59, has received Supplemental Security Income benefits, which are paid to people with limited incomes who are blind, disabled or elderly, according to […]
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Hilda R. Wild
RUMFORD — Hilda R. Wild, 84, of West Paris passed away Friday, Sept. 7, at Rumford Community Home. She was born in Shelburne, N.H., on Sept. 27, 1933, the daughter of Edward and Leota Corriveau Wild. For many years, she had been employed in the laundry at Ledgeview Living Center. She was an active member of […]
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Brian S. McPherson
RUMFORD — Brian Scott “Chugga” McPherson, 60, died peacefully at his home Sunday, Sept. 9. Born in Rumford on Nov. 10, 1957, he was the son of Robert and Dorothy (Abbott) McPherson. Chugga attended local schools and worked as a logger throughout his life. He was currently employed by David Dupuis Logging. He enjoyed the farm, […]
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Thelma Milligan
RUMFORD — Thelma Milligan, 91, died Wednesday, Sept. 5, at her residence in Rumford with her loving family by her side. She was born in Rumford on March 16, 1927, the daughter of John and Ruth (Glover) Trenoweth, and graduated from Stephens High School in Rumford, Class of 1945. She was head of the Meals on […]
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Work on Rumford Best Western hotel to begin Sept. 17
RUMFORD — Work will begin Sept. 17 at the site of a four-story Best Western Plus Hotel at 50 Prospect Ave., selectmen were told Thursday night. Tony Carter, president of Pennacook Falls Investments, said an excavator will begin cleaning up the former Puiia Hardware property in preparation for the multimillion project that has been stalled by […]
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Rumford duplex donated to Maine Preservation
The Rumford Board of Selectmen has donated this duplex house at 25-27 Erchles St. to Maine Preservation of Yarmouth. (Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times) RUMFORD — A duplex house in the historic Strathglass Park neighborhood has been donated to Maine Preservation of Yarmouth, which wants to restore it and sell it. The nonprofit organization based in Yarmouth […]
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Free coffee and muffins for Rumford construction workers
Glenn and Sandee Gordon, left, of Good Karma Health Foods & Cafe at 72 Congress St. in Rumford treat Sargent Corp. workers to muffins and coffee Tuesday morning. The workers are installing new water and sewer lines in the downtown business district. (Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times)
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Marjorie 'Boots' Raye Milligan
RUMFORD — Funeral services for Mrs. Marjorie “Boots” Raye Milligan, of Greer, S.C., and formerly of the Rumford area, were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, at the Meader & Son Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 3 Franklin St., Rumford, with Pastor Izzie Radford-Nash officiating. Interment was at the Farrington-Morton Cemetery, Mexico.
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Jeanette Gallant
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Jeanette Gallant was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 27, at Parish of the Holy Savior. The Rev. Nathan March was the celebrant. Arrangements were under the care and guidance of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home and Life Celebration Center, 250 Penobscot St., Rumford.
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Richard A. Theriault
RUMFORD — Richard A. Theriault, 75, of Roy Road in Rumford has gone to be with the love of his life, Linda, Monday, Aug. 27, at Rumford Hospital. He was born in Rumford on April 1, 1943, the son of Noel and Geneva (Kaulback) Theriault, and graduated from Stephens High School in Rumford, Class of 1961. […]