1939 – 2015 PORTLAND — Nicole “Nikki” Harris, 76, of Rt. 108 in Rumford, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 12, at Maine Medical Center in Portland, following complications from surgery, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Rumford on June 28, 1939, a daughter of Ernest A. and Eva B. (LaTendresse) Dupuis. […]
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Linda J. Mooney
1950 – 2015 STEEP FALLS — Linda J. Mooney, 64, of Steep Falls, died Tuesday, July 7, surrounded by family at home. She was born in Rumford, Sept. 15, 1950. She was a loving wife to Robert P. Mooney, who survives her; along with their children, Robert W. Mooney of Limington, Tracey Mooney of Steep […]
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Community party on old Rumford Point bridge rekindles memories
RUMFORD — Saturday’s neighborhood block party on the old Martin Memorial Bridge wasn’t flashy, but it was fun. Rumford Point resident Ben Byam organized the party after getting permission from the contractors for the new bridge, Wyman & Simpson. The new span, which was built a short way upriver from the old bridge, opened June 30. […]
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Dale L. Nickless
1962 – 2015 MEXICO — Dale L. Nickless, 52, died on June 10 of heart complications at his home in Mexico. Dale was born in Rumford, on Sept. 29, 1962, the son of Milford Owen and Rowena Ann Nickless. He graduated from Mexico High School and served eight years in the U.S. Air Force. Dale […]
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Edward F. Flynn
1930 – 2015 RUMFORD — Edward Francis “Ed” Flynn, 85, of Rumford, died Monday, July 6, with his loving children and grandchildren by his side at the Rumford Hospital in Rumford. He was born in Quincy, Mass., on April 26, 1930, and was the son of Edward H. and Maybelle A. (Abbott) Flynn. He graduated […]
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Rumford pinball tourney to help Mexico man battling cancer
RUMFORD — A local musician, actor and pinball machine collector is holding a pinball tournament at his house on Sunday, July 12, to raise money for a Mexico man fighting cancer. Doors open at noon for Eric Schmersal’s “Pinball Tournament for a Father/Son/Brother and Friend” at the RumMex Pinball House at 603 Franklin St. in […]
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Collecting coupons for overseas military
MEXICO — For 90 minutes each Thursday, three women — Candace Casey, Judith Odyssey and Kelly Merriam — sit in the corner at the Northern Oxford County transfer station entrance and sift through a growing mound of recyclable newspapers. They are searching out Sunday coupons inserts to send to military personnel overseas. When asked if people are surprised when they […]
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Community party on the old bridge
RUMFORD POINT — Resident Ben Byam is leading an effort to have a community party on the old Martin Memorial Bridge on Saturday, July 11. The 60-year-old bridge closed on Tuesday following a dedication ceremony held for the new bridge. “We had a Rumford Point gathering 10 years ago, anyone with any ties to Rumford […]
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Rumford police purchasing new SUV
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen voted 3-2 Thursday in support of a recommendation by Police Chief Stacy Carter to purchase a 2016 Ford SUV Interceptor. The vehicle will be purchased for $24,340.95 from Bailey Bros. Ford of Livermore Falls. Board of Selectmen Chairman Brad Adley and Selectmen Jeff Sterling and Peter Chase voted in favor […]