PERU — Graveside services for Mrs. Pearle A. Weston of Mexico were conducted 11 a.m. Friday, June 15, at the Demerritt Cemetery, Peru, with Sharon Walker officiating and followed by a celebration of her life from 1 to 4 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Rumford. Arrangements were under the care of the Meader & […]
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Linda J. Taylor
RUMFORD — Linda J. Taylor, 64, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 14, at her home, with her husband and daughter by her side. Linda was born Dec. 26, 1953, in Berlin, N.H., the daughter of Leo and Doris (Merrill) Taylor, and grew up in Rumford. Linda was a graduate of Stephens High School In Rumford, Class […]
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Chase, Pepin win Rumford Select Board seats
RUMFORD — Michael Peter Chase and John Pepin Sr. won seats Tuesday on the Board of Selectmen, according to Town Clerk Beth Bellegarde. Chase, an incumbent, defeated former Selectman Frank DiConzo 657 to 607 for a three-year position. Pepin, with 486 votes, defeated four opponents in his bid to fill the remaining two years of the […]
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Rumford voters approve $8.84 million municipal budget
RUMFORD — Voters on Tuesday approved a 2018-19 municipal budget of $8.84 million, an increase of 3.13 percent. Town Clerk Beth Bellegarde said voters approved the entire warrant. Town Manager Linda-Jean Briggs said part of the budget increase is reflected in funding for a full-time economic development director and a part-time assistant finance director. The town manager said with […]
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Warren A. Farwell
RUMFORD — Warren A. Farwell, 88, of Rumford died Sunday, June 10, at the Rumford Community Home. He had been a former resident of Virgin Street for many years. He was born Aug. 1, 1929, in Rumford, and graduated from Stephens High School in Rumford. He had worked at the Rumford paper mill. He loved to […]
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Casting ballots in Rumford
Dave Bellegarde of Rumford sorts through what remains of his 10 pages of ballots — school, state and town warrant — as he slides them into a voting machine Tuesday morning. He said he always votes and attended the town meeting to keep informed on the budget. (Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times)
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Rumford Seniors upcoming trips to visit Cabbage Island, ride railroad
PERU — The Rumford Seniors trip committee announces upcoming trips. Carpooling to The Norlands: July 17. Admission is $10. Lunch will be at LaFleur’s, and participants are responsible for paying for their own lunches. Bus to Cabbage Island, Boothbay Harbor: Aug. 15. Cost is $87. Clydesdale Farm: September trip to Merrimac, New Hampshire; the date will […]
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Marie Boudreau
RUMFORD — A graveside service for Marie Boudreau was held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 7, at St. John’s Cemetery. Committal prayers were recited by R. Daniel Gauvin. Services were under the care and guidance of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, 250 Penobscot St., Rumford.
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Anita and Lawrence McKellick
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the lives of Anita and Lawrence McKellick was celebrated Friday, June 8, at Parish of the Holy Savior. The Rev. Nathan March was the celebrant. Interment followed in St. John’s Cemetery. Services were under the care and guidance of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, 250 […]
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Gregory Gallant
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Gregory Gallant was celebrated at noon Thursday, June 7, at Parish of the Holy Savior. Rev. Nathan March was the principal celebrant. Rev. Picard concelebrated. Interment followed in St. John’s Cemetery. Services were under the care and guidance of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home, Cremation & […]