RUMFORD — Jennifer Pingree was feeling anxious about going back to work at Franklin Savings Bank and sending her daughter to day care. So she decided to stay home, and she and her husband, Brian, a forestry worker, began looking for ways to supplement their income. Their endeavors included a DJ business and various mechanical […]
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Strong cemetery gets fence repairs
STRONG — Selectman Dick Worthley was concerned that the fence around the Village Cemetery was collapsed in places, creating an unsafe and unsightly boundary. The town-owned cemetery, near the center of town, has been maintained by the municipality with money placed in a trust. The town’s original Cemetery Committee dissolved more than 30 years ago, […]
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Couple raising money to train seizure-alert dog
Kristen Scott had her first seizure when she was six weeks old. She was diagnosed with epilepsy — grand mal and absent seizures, and as she got older, they became more frequent, and more severe. Still, she was determined not to let the epilepsy stop her from doing everything she wanted to do. She went […]
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Jeffrey Paul Hanson
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial for Jeffrey Paul Hanson was celebrated 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20, at Parish of the Holy Savior, St. Athanasius – St. John Church, Rumford, with Fr. Nathan March as celebrant and assisted by Deacon Rod Kuhl. Arrangements were under the care of the Meader and Son Funeral Home, Cremation […]
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Rumford hotel project to move forward
RUMFORD — Selectmen have approved the effort to build a Best Western Plus Rumford Falls hotel. They unanimously approved allowing Town Manager Linda-Jean “LJ” Briggs to enter into a $350,000 loan contract with Pennacook Falls Investments Ltd. Tony Carter, president of Pennacook Falls, is leading 22 local investors in developing the four-story, 60-room hotel on Route […]
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Richard F. Tyler Sr.
RUMFORD — Funeral services for Richard F. Tyler Sr. of Bethel were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the Meader & Son Funeral Home, 3 Franklin St., P.O. Box 537, Rumford, with Pastor Bob Farley officiating. Music selections included “Amazing Grace,” “How Great Thou Art,” and “The Old Rugged Cross.” A reception followed at […]
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Timothy W. Thibeault
LEEDS — Timothy W. Thibeault of Leeds died suddenly on Sunday, Nov. 12, in a Lewiston hospital. He was born on March 12, 1949, in Rumford, a son of Woodrow and Geraldine Chaison Thibeault. Tim served in the U.S. Army and worked for 44 years for Tex-Tech Industries. Tim was predeceased by his parents. Survivors include […]
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Rumford church furnishing Thanksgiving dinners
The Thanksgiving Giveaway by Praise Assembly of God Church, 89 Congress St. in Rumford, will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18. (Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times) RUMFORD — The 15th annual Thanksgiving Giveaway by Praise Assembly of God Church will take place Saturday, Nov. 18, with a goal of helping 100 families. Baskets containing food […]
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'Family first' at veterans luncheon
RUMFORD — It was a family affair at the veterans’ luncheon Saturday at American Legion Post 24. According to Post Commander William Petrie, National Commander Denise Rohan wanted to open all posts to the public on Veterans Day this year. “She’s the first-ever female national commander, and her motto is ‘family first,’” Petrie said. Robert […]
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St. Timothy Circle to meet
RUMFORD — St. Timothy’s Circle 504, Daughters of Isabella, will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, for a potluck supper at the Holy Savior Church hall. A meeting will follow at 6 p.m. Chairwomen are Roxanne Gorham and Tracy Arsenault; committee members, Billie Koris and Cheryl Cox. The committee members will supply the desserts. […]