RUMFORD — Graveside services for Mrs. Martha Kimball Hanington of Rumford were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, June 1, at Sunnyside Cemetery, Rumford, with Pastor Carol Stevens officiating. Arrangements were under the care of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, 3 Franklin St., P.O. Box 537, Rumford.
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Marijuana grow room in Rumford up in smoke
RUMFORD — A fire of unknown origin heavily damaged a marijuana grow room in the back of a wood products plant on Route 2 on Saturday morning, Rumford Fire Chief Chris Reed said. There were no injuries. An investigator from the state Fire Marshal’s Office will inspect the scene Monday to try to determine the […]
Rose A. Bushie
CANTON — Rose A. (Jacobs) Bushie, 90, died Thursday, May 31, at Pinnacle Health and Rehab in Canton. She resided on Route 2 in Rumford. Born in Lunenburg, Vt., on Feb. 23, 1928, she was a daughter of Isaac and Rose (Raymond) Bushie Sr. Rose graduated from St. Theresa Grammar School and attended schools in Mexico […]
Mountain Valley top students share passions, advice
RUMFORD — Mountain Valley High School’s top two academic students in the Class of 2018 said they are proud of their school and proud to be Falcons. “My advice for someone coming into Mountain Valley as a freshman would be to be passionate about your school,” Salutatorian Brooke Carver said. New high school students should […]
Robert D. "Opa" Wilson
RUMFORD — Funeral services for Robert D. “Opa” Wilson were conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, at the Meader & Son Funeral Home, Rumford, with Pastor Carol Stevens officiating. Music selections included “Amazing Grace.” The eulogy was given by granddaughter, Jenna Rocque. Words of remembrance were given by his daughter, Stefanie Wilson, and several family […]
Norma M. Richard
RUMFORD — Graveside services for Norma M. Richard were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 31, with Arthur Meader officiating. Interment was at St. John Cemetery, Rumford. Arrangements were under the care of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, Rumford.
Allan H. Austin
RUMFORD — Allan H. Austin, 88, of Rumford died Wednesday, May 30, at the Maine Veterans Home IN South Paris. He was a resident of Franklin Street in Rumford. He was born June 23, 1929, in Mexico, the son of Elery “Doc” and Frances (Brown) Austin. Allan was a graduate of Mexico High School, class of […]
Mountain Valley top students share passions, advice
RUMFORD — Mountain Valley High School’s top two academic students in the Class of 2018 said they are proud of their school and proud to be Falcons. “My advice for someone coming into Mountain Valley as a freshman would be to be passionate about your school,” Salutatorian Brooke Carver said. New high school students should […]
Jean McQuade
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Jean McQuade was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 29, at Parish of the Holy Savior. Rev. Nathan March was the celebrant. Interment followed in St. Johns Cemetery. Services were under the care and guidance of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, 250 […]
Dunnemans to perform at First Baptist Church
RUMFORD — Reg and Gretchen Dunneman will give a worship concert of gospel music at the 6 p.m. service of the First Baptist Church, Sunday, June 10, at 112 Washington St. Reg and Gretchen Dunneman, from Binghamton, New York, sing a special blend of gospel music, including southern gospel, traditional, hymn and contemporary Christian styles. Their […]