The Rumford Public Library and National Alliance of Mental Illness recently hosted weatherman Kevin Mannix, who talked about his book, “Weathering Shame,” which he co-wrote with his wife, Linda Rota. Susan Marshall, the children’s librarian, said that Mannix shared his life experiences, lessons, struggles and feelings of shame, as well as the stigma that results […]
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Barbara S. Heath
1931 – 2015 FARMINGTON — Barbara S. (Jaros) Heath, 84, a resident of Livermore Falls, passed away peacefully in her sleep early Tuesday morning, Nov. 10, at Sandy River Rehabilitation in Farmington. She was born Nov. 6, 1931, in Rumford, the daughter of Charles Jaros Sr. and Mary (Winkus) Jaros. She was very proud of […]
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Donald M. Knapp
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial for Donald M. Knapp of Rumford was conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Parish of the Holy Savior, St. Athanasius – St. John Church, 126 Maine Ave., Rumford, with the Rev. Greg Dube as celebrant. Altar assistant was Bernard Poirier, and organist was Mark Belanger. Music […]
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New library director looks at new programs
RUMFORD — Tamara Butler has a lot of ideas for creating more connections between the Rumford Public Library and the community. The new director of the library began her duties last month, taking over from Luke Sorensen, who served for the past five years. “I’d like to see more of a variety, maybe some things to […]
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Rumford to withhold payment on ‘botched-up’ paving job
RUMFORD — The Rumford Board of Selectmen voted Thursday night to approve the Nov. 6 town warrant with one exception: paying a bill of $106,000 for paving on Maine Avenue done by Bruce A. Manzer Inc. of Anson. Board member Peter Chase expressed concern about the seams left as a result of the Maine Avenue paving […]
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Rumford board to address no parking sign request at Nov. 5 meeting
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, to discuss whether parking signs should be installed on Franklin Street. The meeting will be held at Rumford Falls Auditorium. Other items on the agenda include: * Approval of liquor license application and special amusement permit for Black Mountain of Maine. […]
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Donald M. Knapp
1931 – 2015 NORWAY — Donald M. Knapp, 84, of Franklin Street, Rumford, died Monday, Nov. 2, at Stephens Memorial Hospital, Norway. He was a resident of Franklin Street in Rumford. He was born in Nashua, N.H., on April 24, 1931, the son of Elwin and Gertrude (Lavallee) Knapp and attended schools in Byron and […]
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Larry M. Labonte
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial for Larry M. Labonte of Rumford was celebrated at noon Saturday, Oct. 24, at Parish of the Holy Savior, St. Athanasius – St. John Church, 126 Maine Ave., Rumford, with the Rev. Greg Dube as celebrant. Altar assistant was Bernard Poirier and organist was Mark Belanger. Music selections […]
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Bruce Lindberg
RUMFORD — Private graveside services were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Bruce Lindberg wood lot in Abbotts Mills, Rumford, with the Rev. Bob Maddocks of the Eden Baptist Church officiating. Words of remembrance were also given by daughter Hope High, cousin Sandal Keefe and friend Olie Faulkner. A Celebration of his […]
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Rene Walter Bernard
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial for Rene Walter Bernard was celebrated at noon on Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Parish of The Holy Savior St. Athanasius-St. John Church in Rumford with the Rev. Greg Dube as the celebrant. Bernard Poirier was the altar assistant. Readings were proclaimed by David Blouin and Mark Belanger […]