RUMFORD — For the second time in six days, firefighters from several towns were needed to battle a structure fire in Rumford. Early Tuesday, up to 40 firefighters from Rumford, Mexico, Dixfield and Peru battled a fire in an unoccupied building at the corner of Oxford Avenue and Cumberland Street. Fire Chief Bob Chase said […]
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Anne M. Dawson
RUMFORD — Funeral services for Mrs. Anne M. Dawson of Rumford were conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Rumford. A reception followed the services in the undercroft of the church. Arrangements were under the care of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, 3 Franklin Street, P. O. Box 537, Rumford, […]
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South Rumford fire likely started in garage
From her front porch, Nina Mason shot this photo of the Thursday evening fire that destroyed a home at 411 South Rumford Road in Rumford. RUMFORD — A house fire at 411 South Rumford Road likely began near a work bench in the garage Thursday night, Fire Chief Bob Chase said Friday. He noted that there […]
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Crews battle house fire in Rumford
RUMFORD — Firefighters from several towns were battling flames after a single-family home caught fire shortly before 7 p.m. on Thursday. Early reports were that the house at 411 South Rumford Road had been evacuated as fire crews from Rumford, Andover, Mexico, Woodstock, Peru, Dixfield and other towns fought the blaze. A Rumford fire official […]
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Rumford fire chief resigns to join Auburn Fire Department
RUMFORD — Robert “Bob” Chase announced that he is resigning as fire chief to accept the position of deputy chief with the Auburn Fire Department. Chase, who was promoted to Rumford fire chief in August 2009, told the Board of Selectmen on Thursday, “I leave with mixed emotions. I’m anxious for what lies ahead.” Selectman Mark […]
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Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 49 Franklin comedy depicts town nuttier than 'FrUiTCaKeS'
RUMFORD — Mix together a batch of fruitcakes, three dozen Christmas trees, 10,000 outdoor Christmas lights, a chicken pox epidemic, two southern spinsters, an estranged old man, a lost cat named Tutti-Frutti and a Christmas hog named Buster and the result is a story of alienation, understanding and reconciliation. Into this world will come Jamie, […]
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Bernard Poirier
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Bernard Poirier was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 11, at the Parish Of the Holy Savior St. Athanasius St. John Church in Rumford, concelebrated by Fr. Nathan March and Fr. Greg Dube. A reception followed in the church basement. Arrangements are under the direction of Meader […]
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Christmas in the Valley to be held Dec. 9
RUMFORD — Christmas in the Valley will be held Saturday, Dec. 9, followed by the Festival of Trees. The theme for the parade is also “Festival of Trees.” Registration forms are available on the chamber’s website at www.rivervalleychamber.com, or by emailing info@rivervalleychamber.com. The 4 p.m. parade will begin from Mountain Valley High School, proceed up Hancock […]
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Catherine R. Brown
RUMFORD — Funeral services for Catherine R. (Hurley) Brown, of Rumford, were conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Meader & Son Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 3 Franklin St., P. O. Box 537, Rumford, ME 04276 with her brother Edward Hurley officiating. A reception followed at the family home on Hancock Street, Rumford.
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Gary L. Gagnon
RUMFORD — Gary L. Gagnon, 71, went to be with his wife, Ann Gagnon, who predeceased him, on Friday, Dec. 1, at the Rumford Community Home. Gary was retired from the local mill, an avid NASCAR fan, enjoyed working on cars, was a big DIY (do-it-yourself) person. He was a natural Mr. Fix-it. The family would […]