RUMFORD — The Rumford Historical Society is planning for its spring meetings to be held in March, April and May. The March meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, instead of the usual third Wednesday of the month. Note the meeting time change from 7 p.m. The meeting will be held […]
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Winterfest attracts hundreds to Rumford ski hill
RUMFORD — Black Mountain Ski Resort was swarming with hundreds of families of all ages on Saturday afternoon during the second day of the three-day Winterfest under a rare bluebird sky at 30 degrees. The lodge was packed with people eating lunch while volunteers hawked merchandise and the Marley Beverage Co. gave out free samples […]
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Eighth-grade parent night March 3 FARMINGTON — An eighth-grade parent night for Mt. Blue Middle School parents to discuss high school scheduling will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at the Mt. Blue Campus Forum, Mt. Blue High School. Spurrs Corner food pantry hours OTISFIELD — The food pantry at Spurrs Corner Church, […]
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D. Pratt: Rumford needs to accept reality
It has been a long, hard winter that has given me way too much time to reflect on Rumford, past, present and future. Such a vibrant, healthy, friendly town it was during the 1960s when my children were born. It is rather sad that the town has become the sorry mess it is now. Some […]
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Rumford American Legion Post 24 news
RUMFORD — National Commander Mike Helm states that the 4×4 program, the fundraising initiative is right on pace. As of Feb. 9, more than $2.4 million has been raised for American Legion charities, as well as those in the Auxiliary’s charities. Helm established a goal of $4 million in fundraising for the charities including Operation […]
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Farmington Ski Club spaghetti supper FARMINGTON — A spaghetti supper will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Farmington Ski Club, 180 Ski Slope Road. The ski area will be open until 8 p.m. The supper consists of spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and beverage. Cost is $7 for adults and […]
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Med-Care board explains subsidy rate hike at info meeting
MEXICO — Wednesday night’s informational meeting by Med-Care Ambulance Service’s Board of Directors to explain the reasoning behind its recent subsidy hike only attracted four people from two of its 11 member towns. Board President Steve Brown gave an overview of the ambulance service itself that was formed by Andover, Byron, Canton, Carthage, Dixfield, Hanover, […]
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Rumford Charter Commission OK’s final report of revisions
RUMFORD — Members of the Charter Commission conducted their final meeting for revisions Tuesday night, but will continue as a group for upcoming public hearings. The commission unanimously voted to approve a document of their recommendations for charter revisions. Chairman Chris Brennick said he would print a copy for the town clerk and a copy […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Jay: Budget meeting, 6 p.m., Town Office Livermore Falls: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Mexico: Mexico Sewer District Board of Trustees, 4:30 p.m., Town Hall Mexico: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Roxbury: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Rumford: Charter Commission, 6 p.m., Municipal Building Sumner: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Wednesday Bethel: Planning Board, […]
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Jay Amvets to hold dance Feb. 28 JAY — The Lane-Dube Amvets Post No. 33 will host a dance from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. Noel & Don will be performing. Members and guests, no cover. For more information, call 897-4112. Wilton Area Food Pantry open WILTON — The Wilton Area Food Pantry […]