Jamie Williams, Eric Yachanin, Chris Sparks and Seamus Glassmire participate in the Winter Fashion Show by the Hope Association in Rumford on Thursday. All outfits were from the What Not Shop, the association’s thrift shop. (Marianne Hutchinson/Rumford Falls Times) The Glee Club sings before the Winter Fashion Show by the Hope Association in Rumford on […]
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Doris Gaudin Robbins
AUBURN — Mrs. Doris Gaudin Robbins, 101, died Tuesday, Feb. 20, at Schooner Estates in Auburn, where she resided. She was formerly of Rumford. Born in Kingsburg, Nova Scotia, Canada, on May 12, 1916, she was a daughter of William and Edith May (Veinotte) Mossman. She came to this country in 1937. She attended schools in […]
Hazel B. Kennedy
RUMFORD — Hazel Beryl (Savage) Kennedy, 100, left us to join Linwood, the love of her life, on Thursday, Feb 15, at the Rumford Community Home, where she resided for one year. Hazel is the daughter of Homer and Lena (Raymond) Savage. Born on Dec. 7, 1917, in Rangeley, Hazel was educated in Rangeley schools. She […]
Visit with Super Heroes and Villains at Rumford event
RUMFORD — Have you dreamed of having super powers? Have you ever tucked a towel into the back of your shirt collar and run around pretending to fly? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a hero? Super Heroes and Villains will gather at 49 Franklin during a special afternoon on […]
Chicks With Sticks to bring on island fever
Black Mountain of Maine, Rumford, is hosting the Chicks With Sticks Steel Drummers for an Island Fever apres-ski party in the Last Run Pub from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18. Tropical wear is encouraged, but not mandatory. There is no cover charge. From left are Jill Longstaff, Josh Caron, Diane Mawhinney and Dee […]
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Talk slated on opiods, homeless BETHEL — Brian Loring of Preble Street, working with the homeless in Portland, will speak on the opioid addiction as it affects the homeless population in a talk at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, at the West Parish Congregational Church. The church is sponsoring a potluck supper at 6 p.m. […]
Lobster lunches raise $2,500
The River Valley Rotary Club of Rumford held a lobster lunch fundraising event on Feb. 12, raising over $2,500. Rotary volunteers included Greg Trundy, Rich Allen, Randall Therrien, Paul Doroghazi, Ed Paterson, Joe Sirois, Jerry Cohen, Dick Lovejoy, Paul Jones, Dave and Patty Duguay. HOPE Association provided the kitchen to put the meals together. From […]
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Rumford Senior Center closed to flu PERU — The Rumford Senior Center is closed due to the flu and other illnesses. The center will resume all activities on Monday, March 5. All people who have not made the final payment for the Lancaster, Pennsylvania trip should call Joyce at 207-562-4632. AL Auxiliary to host Country […]
Joyce Parkman
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Joyce Parkman was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9, 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.
Leonard Cote
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Leonard Cote was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at Parish of the Holy Savior. Services were under the care and guidance of SG Thibault Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, 250 Penobscot St., Rumford.