LEWISTON — Mr. Alan Gerace, 70, died Sunday, Feb. 25, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. He resided on Hall Hill in Rumford. Born in Deferiet, N.Y., Jan. 19, 1948, he was a son of Thomas and Agnes (Adams) Gerace. Alan graduated from John Bapst Memorial High School in Bangor and the University of Maine […]
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Rumford board approves permit for large-scale water extraction
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 Thursday evening to approve an application for a permit for large-scale water extraction. The Rumford Water District will be allowed to draw up to 650,000 gallons per day, instead of up to 588,700 gallons per day, from two district wells. “The project will be owned and operated by […]
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Skipper's Alley kicks off Celtic Cabaret at 49 Franklin
RUMFORD — 49 Franklin’s Celtic Cabaret returns for another season and starting it all off on Sunday, March 4, is the pride of Dublin, Ireland: Skipper’s Alley. Scot and Cindy Grassettte will welcome international and national touring artists to their Mystic Theater. Skipper’s Alley are a modern Irish folk band with an old-school approach. Their […]
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Georges Luc Morin
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial Honroing the life of Georges Luc Morin was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 26, at Parish of the Holy Savior. Services were under the care and guidance of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, 250 Penobscot St., Rumford.
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Super Heroes and Villains rescheduled for Friday
RUMFORD — Because of winter conditions, the Super Heroes and Villains show is rescheduled for 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 2, at 49 Franklin. Local performers Scot Grassette and Nick Graham have assembled a presentation of super hero and villain powers that will perform live feats with lots of audience participation. There will also be super […]
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Rumford to seek a municipal government intern
RUMFORD — Selectmen have unanimously approved of Town Manager Linda-Jean Briggs hiring a municipal government intern for this summer. Briggs said the person selected, likely a college student, might work in areas such as finance and possibly help inform the public about issues surrounding the downtown construction project. “We have to try to get young people […]
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EnvisionRumford receives $15K grant
EnvisionRumford President Randall Therrien, second from right, talks about a $15,000 grant the organization received from the Betterment Fund with Jennifer Kreckel, second from left. Looking on are Jack and Charlotte Davis. (Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times) RUMFORD — EnvisionRumford has received a $15,000 grant for operating expenses the next two years, President Randall Therrien said. Therrien […]
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Melting ice in Rumford Center
The warm temperatures are melting ice on the Androscoggin River in Rumford Center. (Lainey Cross photo)
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Hope Association raffle winners listed
RUMFORD — Hope Association recently held its 43th annual Snowmobile Ride-In. Raffle ticket winners were: $200, Rumford Polar Bears (donated back); $100, Carol Gallant; $25, Judy Brown; $25 gift certificate, Bob Stickney; $25 gift certificate, Louise LeBlanc; cooking gift basket, Sons of Italy; bear gift basket, Louise LeBlanc; afghan, Pam Jensen; canoe rental, Erin Walker. […]
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EL girls, Oxford Hills boys play second fiddle at Class A Alpine championship
Edward Little’s Jordan Cummings cross blocks a gate during her second run in the slalom event at the Class A Alpine championships at Black Mountain of Maine in Rumford. Cummings finished 14th helping her team come away with a second-place finish overall. (Brewster Burns photo) RUMFORD — There were bright spots for Edward Little and […]