RUMFORD — Members of Napoleon Ouellette Post 24, American Legion, will observe Memorial Day on May 29 with a parade along with ceremonies at the Rotary Memorial Green in Rumford and the Veterans Memorial Green in Mexico. The American Legion is calling all area veterans to participate in this year’s parade. Rides will be provided for […]
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Briar Patch Greenhouse opening in May
RUMFORD — Hope Association announces it will hold a grand opening at its new Briar Patch Greenhouse on Highland Terrace in Mexico next month. Located across from Mountain Valley Middle School, the greenhouse will replace one at 431 Hancock St. in Rumford. The new building where those with significant disabilities plant, fertilize, pot and sell […]
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Broken sprinkler head causes water damage to five floors in building
RUMFORD — A broken sprinkler head on the fifth floor of Rumford Island Housing drenched five floors and forced elderly and disabled occupants to leave their apartments temporarily Wednesday morning, Rumford Fire Chief Robert Chase said. “It takes a while to get the system shut off so the water flowed for several minutes (and) it […]
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Rumford Historical Society to meet RUMFORD — The Rumford Historical Society will hold its first spring meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at the Town Hall auditorium. There has been a change of topic from the one previously announced in the Society’s newsletter. A round table discussion will be held with all attendees asked to participate in […]
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Mexico woman charged with drug possession, eluding officers
RUMFORD — A Mexico woman charged last month with trafficking in heroin has been charged with unlawful possession of a prescription drug and four other offenses, according to court records. Jessica Pare, 39, was arraigned Friday in 11th District Court in Rumford, where bail was set at $1,000. She was charged April 6 with unlawful […]
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Leonard Roy
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Leonard Roy was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 8, at Parish of the Holy Savior. The Rev. Nathan March was the celebrant. Spring interment will be in St. John Cemetery. Services were under the care and guidance of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home, Cremation […]
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Yvette Poirier
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Yvette Poirier was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, April 10, at Parish of the Holy Savior. The Rev. Nathan March was the celebrant. Spring interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery in Livermore Falls. Services were under the care and guidance of S.G. Thibault […]
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Florence Rowe Boucher
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Florence Rowe Boucher was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 6, at Parish of the Holy Savior. The Rev. Nathan March was the celebrant. Spring interment will be in St. John Cemetery. Services were under the care and guidance of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home, […]
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Class gatherings
RUMFORD — Stephens High School Class of 1955 will meet for a monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, at the River Valley Grill. — MEXICO — Stephens High School Class of 1951 will hold a monthly luncheon at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, at 1 pm at the Covered Wagon. FMI: 207-364-8883. — RUMFORD — Mexico High School Class of 1952 is having […]
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D.A.R. Good Citizen selected
RUMFORD — Mountain Valley High School announces that Liza White has been selected as the D.A.R. Good Citizen for the Class of 2017. White is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger White of Rumford. The D.A.R. candidate is selected by the principal based on the following criteria: • Dependability, which includes truthfulness, loyalty, and […]