RUMFORD — A story published on Page B4 of the Region edition Monday should have said a free-ski day at Black Mountain of Maine will take place Thursday, Feb. 26. The wrong information was submitted to the Sun Journal.
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UMaine grad shares career journey with Mountain Valley students
RUMFORD — Addie Nadeau told Mountain Valley High School math students to “consider college the biggest investment in your future.” Representing the University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation, Nadeau outlined her journey to a degree and a career in engineering. As a student at Momouth Academy High School, she decided to study math at […]
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Senior luncheon at Anderson Staples OXFORD — On Tuesday, Feb. 24, a senior luncheon will be held at the post home of Anderson Staples Post 112 on King Street. The festivities will begin at noon. There will be music, cards and door prizes. Anyone is invited to attend. A small donation will be accepted. The […]
Rumford selectmen to continue sidewalk discussion at meeting
RUMFORD — Selectmen on Thursday will continue discussion of recommendations to reconstruct downtown sidewalks. Their meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the Rumford Falls Auditorium. In 2014, selectmen voted 3-1 to forgo a bid process and hire Main-Land Development Consultants Inc. of Livermore Falls and its design team, Terrence J. DeWan and Associates of […]
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Ash Wednesday service in Wilton WILTON — For the start of Lent, an Ash Wednesday service and light meal will take place Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Wilton Congregational Church. A light meal begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by a service of ashes and prayer in the sanctuary at 6:15 p.m. All are welcome. Ash […]
Free ski events planned at Titcomb and Black Mountain
Editor’s note: The date for Black Mountain was submitted, incorrectly, as Friday, Feb. 27. FARMINGTON/RUMFORD — Franklin Savings Bank and Western Mountain Financial Services are sponsoring two free-ski events in February. At Titcomb Ski Slope on Friday, Feb. 20, skiing and boarding will be free from 4 to 8 p.m. Rentals will be available at […]
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No Monday game at Bridge Club LEWISTON — The Lewiston Bridge Club winners of the individual movement at the Lewiston Armory on Feb. 3 were as follows: first/second tie, Marta Clements and David Lock; third/fourth tie, Rosemarie Goodwin and Hazel Glazier. Winners on Feb. 10 were: first, Marta Clements and Hazel Glazier; second, Paul Sherman […]
Mexico Congregational Church, three others to participate in Ash Wednesday service
MEXICO — Ash Wednesday will be observed in a service at 7 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Mexico Congregational Church, United Church of Christ (the “Green Church”), 163 Main St. Also participating in this ecumenical service will be the Rumford Point Congregational United Church of Christ, St. Barnabas Episcopal Church and Rumford United Methodist Church. […]
One injured in two-car collision on Route 2 in Rumford
RUMFORD — A Hallowell woman was injured when a car struck the passenger side of the vehicle she was riding in Friday afternoon on Route 2, police said. Deborah Wier, 62, of Hallowell, complained of shoulder pain, Rumford police Sgt. James Bernard said. She was riding in the front seat of a 2008 Toyota RAV4 […]
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Roberts Farm open during vacation NORWAY — The Roberts Farm Preserve warming hut will be open — with cross country skis and snowshoes available to borrow — from noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, Feb. 16 through Feb. 20, for school vacation week. It will continue to be open from 10 a.m. to 4 […]