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Black Mountain hosting Family Fun Weekend

RUMFORD — Another season at Black Mountain will wind down March 28 and 29 with Family Fun Weekend, marketing director Deanna Kersey said Thursday. The event will kick off at 10 a.m. Saturday with a timed race for children down the novice trail. From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., skiers and snowboarders can participate in a […]

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Rumford police log

Charges * Christopher Gravel, 27, Rumford, warrant charging failure to appear for arraignment on charge of operating after suspension with a prior, 4:03 p.m. March 14 on Bridge Street. He was released on $500 cash bail and will be arraigned on April 7 in 11th District Court. Reports * A Waldo Street resident reported at […]

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Rumford Elks Lodge awards scholarships

RUMFORD — Rumford Elks Lodge #862 announces its 2015 National Foundation Scholarship winners as follows: First place for boys, Liam Gallagher of Telstar Regional High School; second place, Caleb Gauvin of Mountain Valley High School; third place, Jared Arsenault of Mountain Valley High School. First place for girls, Skye Fournier of Gould Academy; second place, […]

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Easter Egg Hunt in River Valley April 4

MEXICO — The Annual Easter Egg Hunt, hosted by the River Valley Chamber and the Mexico Fire Department, will take place on April 4 in Byron, Canton, Carthage, Dixfield, Hanover, Mexico, Peru, Roxbury and Rumford. Children ages 7-12 years may participate in this event. Clues for the hidden eggs will be read aloud on local […]

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Prepare for a successful semester at University College at Rumford/Mexico, South Paris

RUMFORD — As registration begins for the UMS summer and fall semesters, college professionals recommend that potential students meet with an adviser before selecting their courses. Career considerations, financial aid application and placement testing typically take more time and attention than people may realize. University College Centers at Rumford/Mexico and South Paris encourage potential students […]

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UNE fall semester dean’s list announced

BIDDEFORD/PORTLAND — The following students have been named to the dean’s list for the 2014 fall semester at the University of New England. Dean’s list students have attained a grade point average of 3.3 or better out of a possible 4.0 at the end of the semester. Auburn: Alexandra J. Bazinet, Ashleigh L. Footer, Rebecca […]

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Levi Anthony Garrett

1946 – 2015 CORINNA — Levi Anthony Garrett, 68, of Passadumkeag, died Monday, March 16. He was born July 26, 1946, in Rumford, the son of Aurel Lionell and Geneva Mae (Curtis) Garrett. Levi graduated from Mexico High School and then enlisted as a weatherman in the U.S. Navy for four years, where he served […]

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Rumford selectmen to take up sidewalk project

RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen will continue discussion on whether to approve a final sidewalk plan for the downtown at its meeting Thursday, March 19. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Rumford Falls Auditorium. Selectmen will also decide whether to set a date for a special town meeting to approve a bond […]

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Well done – Students honored at colleges

ORONO — Kelsey Renee Wilson of Peru has accepted membership in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars. NSCS is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and is the nation’s only interdisciplinary honors organization for first-year and second-year college students. Kelsey is the daughter of Bryan and Tracy Wilson of Peru. Wilson attends […]