Stephens High Class of 1955 to meet RUMFORD — The Stephens High School Class of 1955 will meet on Wednesday, July 8, at 11:30 a.m. at the Covered Wagon for its monthly luncheon and meeting. Stephens High Class of 1951 to meet MEXICO — Stephens High School Class of 1951 will hold its July luncheon on […]
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Residents celebrate new Rumford Point bridge with ribbon-cutting ceremony
RUMFORD – More than 50 residents gathered at the new Martin Memorial Bridge on Tuesday morning to watch U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, Town Manager John Madigan and state highway Commissioner David Bernhardt officially open it to the public. In June 2012, Collins, the senior Republican on the U.S. Senate Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, announced that the […]
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Plenty to do at Rumford’s Fourth of July event
RUMFORD — A Fourth of July celebration will be held Saturday in the Hosmer Field Complex, with a rain date of Sunday, July 5. The celebration will feature the Freedom Color Run 5K during the morning, with the festival gates opening at 3 p.m., capped by a giant fireworks display at 9:18 p.m. Fourth of […]
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Florence I. ‘Pappy’ Wardwell
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the Life of Florence I. “Pappy” Wardwell was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 25, at Parish of the Holy Savior. The Rev. Alfred Jacques was the celebrant, assisted by Deacon Matthew Gregory. Bernard Poirier was the altar server. Mark Belanger was the organist. Music selections prior […]
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Alvine Arsenault
RUMFORD — Graveside services for Alvine Arsenault, who died on Nov. 16, 2014, was held 1 p.m., Thursday June 25, at St. John Cemetery. Deacon Matthew Gregory offered prayers. Services were under the care and guidance of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, 250 Penobscot St., Rumford.
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Ellen Remington
1948 – 2015 LEWISTON — Ellen Remington, 67, of Lewiston, passed away Wednesday, June 17, at Marshwood Center nursing home with her family by her side. She was born in Rumford on March 11, 1948, the daughter of Robert and Janet Clifton. She worked for many years at d’Youville Pavilion and Montello Manor as a […]
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Rumford selectmen: Continue consolidation talks
RUMFORD — Setting goals and regionalizing services were topics for the Board of Selectmen last week at the first meeting since the June 9 town budget vote and election of board member Peter Chase. “I think regionalization is on everyone’s mind,” Board of Selectmen Chairman Brad Adley said. Selectman Frank DiConzo asked the board to […]
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Ernest ‘Al’ Legere
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the Life of Ernest “Al” Legere was celebrated at noon Monday, June 22, at Parish of the Holy Savior. The Rev. Greg Dube was the celebrant; he was assisted by Deacon Matthew Gregory. Bernard Poirier was the altar server. Mark Belanger was the organist. Music selections were […]
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Teaberry Arts Council to decorate apple crates, display at local businesses
RUMFORD – In an effort to raise money for the Teaberry Arts Council, several artists in the River Valley will decorate wooden apple crates, display them at local businesses, and auction them at the Rumford Pumpkinfest in October. Scot Grassette, a Teaberry Arts Council member and owner of the 49 Franklin reception hall in Rumford, […]