RUMFORD — Timothy Paul Ross, 26, of Lincoln Avenue joined his father Mark in heaven on Thursday, July 5. He was born in Rumford on Feb. 14, 1992, a son of Catherine A. (Napolitano) and Mark L. Ross Sr. Tim was a graduate of Mountain Valley High School, Class of 2010. He was a member of […]
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Rumford school gets grant for student health services
RUMFORD — Regional School Unit 10 has received a $200,000 grant to provide social, emotional and mental health services to students at Rumford Elementary School for two years, Superintendent Deb Alden said at the school board meeting Monday. “That will be very helpful to Rumford Elementary School because they are going to be able to fund […]
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Rumford driver charged in fatal Weld crash
FARMINGTON — A Rumford teen was drunk and speeding when he crashed his car in Weld on May 31, killing a Dixfield man, according to Maine State Police. Ethyn Eric Buotte, 18, formerly of Dixfield, was arrested at his home Monday by state police Trooper Reid Bond on a felony charge of aggravated operating under […]
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James V. Weston Jr.
RUMFORD — A celebration honoring the life of James V. Weston Jr. was held Saturday, July 7, at S.G. Thibault Funeral Home, with full military honors rendered by the U.S. Marine Corps honor guard. Services were under the care and guidance of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, 250 Penobscot St., Rumford.
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Marjorie Packard
RUMFORD — A service celebrating the life of Marjorie Packard was held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 9, at S.G. Thibault Funeral Home. Pastor Scott Verrill officiated. Interment followed in East Peru Cemetery. Services were under the care and guidance of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, 250 Penobscot St., Rumford.
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Neva P. Hall
AUBURN — Neva P. (Towle) Hall, 95, of Rumford and formerly of Turner passed away peacefully Thursday, July 5, in Auburn, with her children by her side. She lived a good life, even living by herself until this past February, when her health started to decline. Online condolences may be shared with her family at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.
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Doris Gaudin Robbins
PERU — Graveside services for Mrs. Doris Gaudin Robbins of Rumford were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, July 6, at the Demerritt Cemetery, Peru, with Mr. David Blouin 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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Antonine "Toni" Sassi
AUBURN — Antonine “Toni” Sassi, 96, of Rumford passed away Thursday, July 5. She was born in New Brunswick, Canada, June 5, 1922, a daughter of Jacob Joseph Chiasson and Agatha M. (Friolet) Chiasson. Antonine’s family came to the United States when she was just 6 years old. She attended local schools. Antonine married Lloyd Sassi […]
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Michael W. Bulger
BETHEL — Michael W. Bulger, 57, died unexpectedly Tuesday July 3, at his residence in Bethel. He now joins his father, John “Red” Bulger, who died in 2011. Born in Rumford on Sept. 27, 1960, he was a son of John and Colleen (Blanchard) Bulger. He was a graduate of Rumford High School. Michael worked at […]
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Rumford woman credits spirit-led healer with treating Lyme disease
RUMFORD — Lori McPherson of Rumford says she’s been sick for more than half her 51 years, “just crazy things, eyesight floaters, my joints, my memory, the pain like barbed wire in my blood and all-over body pain that’s crippling.” Eventually, her doctors ruled out multiple sclerosis and fibromyalgia. Around 2008 she was diagnosed with […]