Mike Haley, who made an imprint on Maine high school football, died Wednesday. Haley was a longtime coach and administrator at several high schools throughout the state. He was best known for his 25 years as a football coach, particularly in Androscoggin and Oxford counties. Haley had stints as the head coach at both Stephens […]
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RSU 10 non-district football players can join at cost
RUMFORD — The Regional School Unit 10 board of directors agreed that middle school students from outside the district will be allowed to play on the football team for $200 per player, Superintendent Deb Alden said Tuesday. The board Monday night approved the same agreement as last year, allowing players from the RSU 56 towns […]
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Rumford native Dave Giroux joining wrestling hall of fame
Rumford native Dave Giroux, left, with Gerald Perkins. Giroux will be inducted into the Maine Amateur Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame on Saturday. (Submitted photo) When Dave Giroux stepped on a wrestling mat he was routinely dwarfed by his opponents. However, heart and desire are difficult to measure, and the amount Giroux had of both […]
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Steady and smooth in Rumford
Employees from Tri-State Curb of Weare, New Hampshire, smooth concrete Friday on the sidewalk on River Street in Rumford. The work is part of an effort to rebuild sidewalks on River, Exchange and Lowell streets. (Marianne Hutchinson/Rumford Falls Times)
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Irene Marie Richard
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Irene Marie Richard was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, at Parish of the Holy Savior. The Rev. Nathan March was the celebrant. Interment was at St. John Cemetery. Arrangements were under the care and guidance of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home and Life Celebration […]
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David John Conley Jr.
DIXFIELD — David John Conley Jr., 49, of Dixfield passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Aug. 5. David was born in Rumford on May 24, 1969, a son of David John Conley Sr. and Kathleen M. (Wotton) Conley. He had previous jobs in construction, welding and paving, and has worked for J.D. Irving Forestry for the past 10 […]
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Jeffrey Paul Hanson
RUMFORD — Graveside services for Mr. Jeffrey Paul Hanson of Dixfield were conducted at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, at St. John Cemetery with the Rev. Nathan March officiating. Arrangements were under the care of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 3 Franklin St., P.O. Box 537, Rumford.
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Summer Kaleidoscope at 49 Franklin
RUMFORD — Art lovers, artists and performers will gather for Summer Kaleidoscope, the quarterly party for the arts, happening at 49 Franklin’s Mystic Theater. Many collaborations have taken place through Kaleidoscope, relationships, friendships and projects happen through mixing and mingling in a social setting. The event is Friday at 7 p.m. with doors opening at […]
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Rumford library director addresses need for new circulation desk
Charlie Nielsen of Bryant Pond, left, stands at the Rumford Public Library circulation desk, which will be replaced this fall. From right are Christy Bates, circulation supervisor; Mary Ann Fournier, adult services librarian; and library Director Tamara Butler. (Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times) RUMFORD — Rumford Public Library Director Tamara Butler said a new circulation desk being […]
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RSU 10 board approves bus purchase
RUMFORD — The Regional School Unit 10 board of directors Monday approved the purchase of a 2016 school bus. Superintendent Deb Alden said the district has $50,000 to purchase a used bus, but Buildings, Grounds and Transportation Director Scott Holmes had found a 2016 model that he felt was “really worth $65,000.” Holmes said the […]