RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial Honoring the Life of Gerald “Uncle G” Arsenault was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, at Parish of the Holy Savior. The Rev. Greg Dube was the celebrant, Bernard Poirier and Brooke Buotte were the altar servers and Mark Belanger was the organist. Music selections were “J’irai […]
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Rumford mill reports inadvertent discharge into river
RUMFORD — About 15,600 gallons of hot water and pulp fiber were accidentally discharged from the Catalyst Paper mill into the Androscoggin River on Thursday afternoon, mill spokesman Tony Lyons said. Lyons said a malfunctioning meter that measures water clarity allowed water to be released into the river when it should have remained within the […]
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Maine Poet Laureate at Rumford Library
Maine Poet Laureate Wes McNair is returning to the Rumford Library on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 5:30 p.m., another in the 4th Thursday Poetry program sponsored by the Rumford Library Friends. McNair said, “This reading …will kick off my last tour as poet laureate, and I can’t think of a better place to do it.” […]
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Gerald Arsenault
1937 – 2015 LEWISTON — Gerald “Uncle G” Arsenault, 78, of Pine Street, Rumford, passed away on Monday, Oct. 12, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, following a brief illness. He was born in Rumford on Aug. 6, 1937, a son of Henry O. and Philomene Arsenault. Gerry was educated in Rumford schools and […]
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Keith R. Boyle
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the Life of Keith R. Boyle was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at Parish of the Holy Savior. The Rev. Alfred Jacques was the celebrant and Bernard Poirier was the altar server. Mark Belanger was the organist. Music selections were “Be Not Afraid,” “Old Rugged […]
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Rumford tax collector taking on General Assistance post
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Thursday evening for Tax Collector Tom Bourret to take on the position of General Assistance director on a one-year trial basis. Longtime General Assistance Director Thelma Giberson is retiring. Her last day is Dec. 1. Bourret offered to take on the position for a stipend of $10,000, which […]
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Eugene I. Frost Sr.
1950 – 2015 AUBURN — Eugene I. Frost Sr., 65, died Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Hospice House in Auburn. He was a resident of Crescent Avenue in Rumford. Born in Rumford on Sept. 2, 1950, he was a son of Irving and Loretta (Patrie) Frost. He was a graduate of Stephens High School in […]
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Daniel J. LeBlanc Jr.
1937 – 2015 LISBON FALLS — Daniel J. LeBlanc Jr., 78, of Lisbon Falls died Tuesday, Oct. 13, at his residence with his loving wife, Florence, children and grandchildren by his side. He was born in Rumford on July 26, 1937, a son of Daniel and Mary (Votour) LeBlanc Sr., and graduated from Stephens High […]
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Douglas F. Clark
1934 – 2015 RUMFORD — Douglas F. Clark, 81, of Dixfield, died Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Rumford Hospital, surrounded by his family. Doug was born in Rumford on Feb. 5, 1934, a son of Walter Gregory and Phyllis (Fletcher) Clark. He grew up in Dixfield, where he graduated from Dixfield High School in 1951. […]
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Robert A. Marcoux
1943 – 2015 SUN CITY CENTER, Fla. — Robert A. Marcoux, 72, of Sun City Center, Fla., formerly of Rumford, passed on Saturday, Oct. 10. He was the beloved husband of Suki Marcoux; loving father of Wendy (Sean) Abbott; cherished grandfather of Owen, Dylan and Connor; and brother of Gerald (Peggy) Marcoux. He was also […]