1933 – 2015 RUMFORD — Norman R. Roy, 82, of Rumford and a lifelong resident of the area, died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, at Rumford Hospital. He was born March 18, 1933 in Lewiston and was the son of Ernestine Roy. He had worked at Stearns & Meserve Packing Co. as a “smoke man” in […]
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Bruce W. Thibeault
1953 – 2016 RUMFORD — Bruce W. Thibeault, 62, died Sunday, Jan. 3, at the Rumford Community Home in Rumford after a period of failing health. He was born July 20, 1953 in Exeter, N.H., the son of the late Alfred J. and Mildred L. (Elliott) Thibeault. Bruce grew up in Raymond, N.H., and was […]
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Rumford man accused of setting fire to shed in Temple
FARMINGTON — A Rumford man is accused of setting fire to a shed Dec. 20 near the home of Daniel Williams on Route 43. James Bigos, 53, was arrested on a felony charge of arson Jan. 1 by Jeremy Damren, an investigator with the state fire marshal’s office, according to a news release. No one […]
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Med-Care budget to hold steady
MEXICO — Med-Care Ambulance will keep its budget at $24 per capita, Selectman Reggie Arsenault told the Board of Selectmen at its Dec. 15 meeting. Arsenault, who represents Mexico on the Med-Care Board, said that after two budget meetings, the Med-Care budget was passed on Dec. 9. “The revenue stream on the paying part is showing […]
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Rumford man injured when van lands in Sandy River
UPDATE: Responders work as team in northern Franklin County rescue Great job Rangeley Fire, Phillips and Farmington Fire, Northstar EMS, Franklin County Sheriffs and 911, Franklin County Technical Rescue team working for over 3 hours to save the life of a crash victim who went over the embankment 50 ft down into the gorge at small […]
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Dick Lovejoy named Rumford’s Citizen of the Year
RUMFORD — Richard “Dick” Lovejoy was unanimously selected as Citizen of the Year on Thursday evening by the Board of Selectmen. He was chosen from “a field of four really good candidates,” Chairman Brad Adley said. “Wow. I’m overwhelmed,” Lovejoy said when reached at home following the meeting. Lovejoy is known for his community involvement. “Sometimes […]
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Volunteers seek site for Swift River recreational bridge
RUMFORD — A team of volunteers is searching for a location to build a recreational bridge over the Swift River. Carol Emery of the River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition in Rumford said the idea began two or three years ago. Carl Constanzi, program coordinator for the Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0 program in Oxford County, received a […]
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Citizen of the Year Award, taxi cab public hearings on agenda for Rumford meeting
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen will make its selection for the Citizen of the Year Award on Thursday. The board meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Rumford Falls Auditorium. Harrison Burns was selected as the recipient in 2014. The board will also hold public hearings for taxi company licenses in the River Valley. […]
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Jeanne D’Arc Johnson
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Jeanne D’Arc Johnson was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at Parish of the Holy Savior. The Rev. Greg Dube was the celebrant. Bernard Poirier was the altar server and Mark Belanger was the organist. Music selections were “Be Not Afraid,” “Amazing Grace,” […]
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Sylvia Clark
1927 – 2015 RUMFORD — Sylvia Clark passed away on Monday, Dec. 7. She was born in East Sumner on Dec. 14, 1927, the daughter of Clarence and Della Ring. She was predeceased by her husband, James Clark; brother, Robert Ring; and sisters, Marjorie Dunsmoor and Lillian Rich. She is survived by her brother and […]