RUMFORD — The Maine woods and the beauty of the landscapes impressed all four exchange students at Mountain Valley High School this year. Moritz Wehrheim, 16, also known as Mo, is from Germany, and when he first arrived in August he visited Coos Canyon in Byron and the Three Pools swimming hole in Roxbury. “Everything […]
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Rumford downtown project contract approval on tap
Rumford Town Manager Linda-Jean Briggs said the downtown project is slated to begin between April 15 and May 1, with completion by December 2018. (Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times) RUMFORD — When the Board of Selectmen meet Thursday, they’re expected to approve the contract for the downtown Island project with Sargent Corp. of Bangor. Town Manager Linda-Jean […]
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Geraldine P. Mawhinney
RUMFORD — Funeral services for Geraldine P. Mawhinney of Rumford and formerly of Auburn and Portland were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 29, at the Meader & Son Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services with Pastor Tony Rea officiating. Interment in the spring will be at the Farrington-Morton Cemetery, Mexico.
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Superintendent's contract extended by RSU 10 board
RUMFORD — Regional School Unit 10 directors voted Monday to extend Superintendent Deborah Alden’s contract for three years. Alden’s began her duties in November 2016, when she succeeded interim superintendent Michael Cormier. Directors on Monday also voted to establish a Jobs for Maine’s Graduates program at Mountain Valley High School. MVHS Principal Matt Gilbert told […]
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Eleanor M. Beams
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial for Eleanor M. Beams, formerly of Rumford, was celebrated at 12 p.m. Friday at Parish of the Holy Savior, St. Athanasius – St. John Church, Rumford, with Fr. Nathan March as celebrant. Arrangements were under the care of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 3 […]
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Black Mountain event 'not the same' without 'Chummy' Broomhall
RUMFORD – The annual Junior Sassi Memorial on Saturday at Black Mountain in Rumford held the same energetic atmosphere as always, but the volunteers in red jackets agreed someone special was missing: “Chummy.” “’Chummy’ was the founding father of this club, and it wouldn’t exist without him,” said member Charlie Lever. The Chisholm Ski Club of Rumford lost its […]
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Rumford Legion to honor 75th anniversary of 'The Four Chaplains'
RUMFORD — Napoleon Ouellette Post 24, American Legion, will observe the 75th anniversary of the sacrifice of “The Four Chaplains” in a ceremony at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, at the post. It is open to the public with a light meal to follow. Early on the morning of Feb. 3, 1943, the U.S. troop […]
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Every single student deserves a hopeful, sustainable future
Mountain Valley High School in Rumford is a tough little school situated in a tough town, where plenty of teachers are dedicated to their work with students in class and on the playing fields. Even so, too many students are struggling and could use a little inspiration and more than a little prodding to recognize […]
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Hospital giving tree raises $2,070 RUMFORD — Rumford Hospital has announced that the third annual Christmas Giving Tree raised $2,070 in support of the Equipment Fund. Donors purchased an ornament tag for $10 in honor or in memory of a loved one, which was displayed on the Christmas tree in the hospital’s main lobby. Local […]
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Rachel Lovejoy
RUMFORD — A Service Celebrating the Life of Rachel Lovejoy was held at 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, at SG Thibault Funeral Home. Pastor John Gensel officiated. Services were under the care and guidance of SG Thibault Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, 250 Penobscot St., Rumford.