1935 – 2015 PERU — Anna M. Roy, 80, of Rumford, died Friday, May 22, at the Honey Run Beach and Campground, at Worthley Pond in Peru, and is now resting with her beloved husband. She was born in Rumford on March 31, 1935, the daughter of Alphie and Medora (Chabot) Robichaud, and graduated from […]
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Proposed Rumford budget’s increase minimal
RUMFORD — While the proposed town municipal budget is up $172,062, the overall budget for Rumford is only $22,767 larger — less than 1 percent. That’s because the town’s share of the Regional School Unit 10 and county budgets has gone down. Finance Director Debbie Laurinaitis said the municipal budget recommended by both the Board […]
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Ethelynn N. DeCosta
1925 – 2015 GORHAM — Ethelynn N. “Norma” DeCosta, 89, of Gorham, passed away on Friday, May 15, at the Gorham House Cottage with many beloved friends by her side. Born on Dec. 1, 1925, she was the daughter of Jarvis and Jennie Hand. Norma grew up in Etna with her parents and siblings, Eugene, […]
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Kathleen Mary Cole
1917 – 2015 NAUGATUCK, Conn. — Kathleen Mary Cole, 98, formerly of Rumford, passed away Sunday, May 17, at Paradigm Healthcare Center in Prospect, Conn. She was born May 5, 1917, in Rumford, daughter of the late Joseph P. and Florence Ellen (Keenan) Clohosey. She was predeceased by her husband, Walter Cole. Kathleen is survived […]
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Birth announcements
St. Mary’s Da’Lani Jashay Clarke, a girl to Shakila Eirby and Darren Clarke of Lewiston, March 2. Siblings, Da’Nero, Da’Nya; grandparents, Benita Eirby, Manchester, N.H., Craig Preo Sr., Windsor, Carolyn Clarke, South Carolina, Jettie Johnson, Auburn. Bentley Xavier Fuentes, a boy to Cameron Fuentes and Stephanie Baker of Turner, April 23. Grandparents, Karla and Patrick Baker, […]
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Rumford selectman urges poll vote on police coverage
RUMFORD — At a public hearing Thursday on the municipal budget, Selectman Frank DiConzo urged residents attending the June 1 town business meeting to refer the police coverage article to the secret ballot vote Tuesday, June 9. The issue is one of nine articles to be decided at the June 1 meeting, which takes place […]
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Jean D. Arsenault
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Jean D. Arsenault was celebrated at noon Tuesday, May 19, at Parish of the Holy Savior. The Rev. Alfred Jacques was the celebrant. Bernard Poirier was altar server. Mark Belanger was the organist. Music selections were “You Raise Me Up,” “Ave Maria,” “On Eagle’s […]
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Gloria Marie Sirois
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Gloria Marie Sirois was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, at Parish of the Holy Savior. The Rev. Alfred Jacques was the celebrant. Bernard Poirier was the alter server. Mark Belanger was the organist. Music selections were “Ave Maria,” “Amazing Grace,” “Be Not […]
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Hearing tonight on Rumford warrant
RUMFORD — Residents will have a chance to discuss the town meeting warrant at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 21, at the Rumford Falls Auditorium. The first eight articles will be voted on at the June 1 business meeting in the Muskie Auditorium at Mountain Valley High School. The remaining 35 articles focus on department budgets, […]
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Linnell Motel fire investigation continues
RUMFORD — The investigation into the cause of Friday’s fire at the Linnell Motel is continuing, fire Chief Bob Chase said Tuesday. He’s asking anyone who has photos of the motel before or after firetrucks arrived to contact him. Rumford fire Chief Bob Chase said Dan Young, an investigator with the Office of the State Fire […]