RUMFORD — Thanks to the efforts of two women, several Mountain Valley High School students will have the suit or the dress they need to attend their prom. On Friday afternoon, students and Rumford Eagle Auxiliary officers Kathy Boothby and Debbie Bradley carried a tuxedo, several suits and a number of gowns to Room 108 of […]
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New Rumford town manager excited about downtown project
New Rumford Town Manager Linda-Jean Briggs said she’s passionate about community service. RUMFORD — Linda-Jean “LJ” Briggs said she’s excited about the upcoming downtown improvements and what they could lead to in the future. The estimated $4 million project calls for replacing the sewer and stormwater system under several streets on the Island, and improving sidewalks. […]
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Rumford budget up at least 3 percent
RUMFORD — The proposed 2017-18 municipal budget is $8.34 million, or 3.19 percent more than this fiscal year, according to Treasurer Debbie Laurinaitis. The budget does not include close to $200,000 in requests from 19 social service agencies and organizations, which will be listed in separate articles on the June 13 town meeting warrant. It […]
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Ernest A. Holtzman Sr.
RUMFORD — Ernest A. Holtzman Sr., 92, died peacefully Friday, March 31, at his residence in Rumford, with his grandchildren by his side. Born in Scranton, Pa., on Nov. 30, 1924, he was the son of Adam and Helen (Czapla) Loyewski. He attended Trucksville High School. His father died when he was 2 years old […]
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Rumford man out on bail after March 27 police chase
RUMFORD — A local man is free on bail after leading police on a chase from Rumford to Canton at speeds of about 100 mph, authorities said. Anthony Jordan, 27, was arrested Monday on charges of eluding an officer, driving to endanger and speeding 30-plus mph over the limit, according to court records. He was […]
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River Valley Super Bowl Parade on Friday
A replica Lombardi trophy and five replica Super Bowl rings, representing each of the five Patriots titles, will be on display for people who want to pose for photos with them after the River Valley Super Bowl Parade in Rumford on Friday. RUMFORD — The community is hosting its version of a New England Patriots […]
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Class gatherings
MEXICO — Mexico High School Class of 1949 will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, at Dick’s Restaurant on Main Street. Spouses and friends are welcome. — MEXICO — Mexico High School Class of 1972 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 30, at Dick’s Restaurant. All classmates, spouses and friends are welcome. FMI: 207-364-3657, 207-824-2328. — RUMFORD — The Stephens […]
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Shelter director determined to change course of those who are homeless
NORWAY — Shortly after 19-year-old Marcus Bennett spent his weekend paying it forward by splitting wood for a local man who needed help heating his house, he hit a patch of black ice on Center Minot Hill Road in Minot and was struck by an SUV. He later died at the hospital. This tragedy took […]
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'Moving Freely' donation
Rumford Hospital Vice President of Operations Rob Slattery presented Patty Duguay, executive director of River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition, and Mitzi Sequoia, class facilitator, with a check to support the “Moving Freely” program. The six weeks of classes focus on helping seniors increase flexibility, joint stability, balance, coordination, agility, muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance. Classes […]
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Pinewood Derby racers
Participating in the Pinewood Derby at Rumford on March 19 were, from left, front, Mason Vradenburg, Brycen Waugh, Brody Knapp, Brayden Belskis and Dexter Rice; back, Ayden Timberlake, Samuel DeMascio, Carson Redmond, Connor Halacy and Brandon Albanasi. The top five winners in the Pinewood Derby at Rumford on March 19 were, from left, front, Brayden Belskis, fifth; […]