RUMFORD — Voters Tuesday approved borrowing a total of $2 million for a downtown infrastructure project and buying hundreds of streetlights and converting the fixtures to LEDs. Town Clerk Beth Bellegarde said residents voted 770-361 to authorize the town to enter into a loan of $1.38 million at 1.5 percent interest. The money, which is […]
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Rumford Historical Society seeking veterans' personal memoirs
RUMFORD — In recognition of Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, the Rumford Historical Society is launching a search for the personal memoirs of veterans from all wars. The society is interested in compiling a collection of veterans’ and their families’ memories of those years when the country was embroiled in the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, […]
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Morse Bridge accident caused by brake failure
Darlene Anderson, 67, of Rumford hit two vehicles on Morse Bridge when the brakes failed on her 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis as she was traveling east on Route 2 on Friday morning. (Marianne Hutchinson/Rumford Falls Times) Darlene Anderson, 67, of Rumford lost control of the brakes of her 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis as she was […]
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Rumford selectmen approve community benefits agreement
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen on Thursday unanimously approved a community benefits agreement with Poland Spring Water Co./Nestle Waters North America. Called the Poland Spring Rumford Community Fund, it’s part of the 15-year agreement signed in August by Rumford Water District with the Poland Spring Water Co. to draw up to 150 million gallons of […]
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Raging Androscoggin River
The Androscoggin River rages over the upper section of Rumford Falls on Monday, after a powerful storm hit Maine. (Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times) Water from the Androscoggin River rushes over the upper section of Rumford Falls on Monday next to a silhouette near the Reflection Pool. (Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times) Water from the Androscoggin River […]
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Port-a-potty rescue
Arnold Martin and members of the Rumford Parks Department rescue a port-a-potty before it floats away Monday afternoon on Hosmer Field in Rumford. The floodwaters were from the nearby Swift River. (Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times)
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Greater Rumford Community Center plans Halloween parade
RUMFORD — The annual Greater Rumford Community Center’s Halloween Parade will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, from the Franklin Savings Bank, Congress Street. The procession will go to the GRCC, where there will be snacks, candy and a costume contest for those in grades prekindergarten through five. There will be prizes for the top […]
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Marilyn L. Finnegan
RUMFORD — Funeral services for Marilyn L. Finnegan, of Rumford, were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, at the Meader & Son Funeral Home, 3 Franklin St., Rumford, with Pastor Shepard Swain officiating. Committal services were conducted by Pastor Shepard Swain. Interment was in the Demerritt Cemetery, Peru. A reception followed at Sam’s in […]
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No View Farm Co-op hosts Halloween fun day
Reopens cafe RUMFORD — The No View Farm Co-op, 855 South Rumford Road, invites the public to join them throughout the day and evening on Monday, Oct. 30, as they kick-off Halloween and reopen their cafe. A fun-filled day for the whole family will feature a 27-foot inflatable children’s maze, activity tent and kids’ and […]
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Alfreda M. Kaubris
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Alfreda M. Kaubris, of Rumford and Sun City Center, Florida, was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at Parish of the Holy Savior, St. Athanasius – St. John Church, 126 Maine Avenue, Rumford. Arrangements were under the care of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, 3 […]