The pumpkin river race will be replaced this year with a newly featured Pumpkin Drop, with the help of the Rumford Fire Department.
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Story books celebrated at MVHS Homecoming parade
Photos by Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times.
Dixfield Discount Fuel Toy Drive begins 15th year
The DDF Toy Drive’s big event will be on Saturday, Nov. 16 with the third annual Thanks Christmas Giving Event at Boondocks Farm in Canton.
Rumford-based school district to reorganize building, grounds and transportation department
The changes mean that the district will have an assistant building, grounds and transportation director and a transportation specialist, thereby eliminating a coordinator position in the Buckfield and Rumford areas.
High Tunnels Training Series to be offered in Oxford County
The Cooperative Extension in Oxford County is set to offer a High Tunnels Training Series in October. The workshop series is designed to introduce farmers, gardeners and agricultural enthusiasts to the fundamentals of high tunnel production. A high tunnel, also known as a hoop greenhouse or hoophouse, can be an invaluable tool for growing in […]
Holy Savior Church Choir starting their 97th season
RUMFORD — As the Holy Savior Church Choir gets ready to begin their 97th season, they are looking for people to join their group. Nick Puiia, in his 3rd year as director of Sacred Music at Parish of the Holy Savior, said, “We’re starting rehearsals again on October 2 at 6 p.m. in the choir […]
Air quality test, roof repairs planned for Mexico school
Mountain Valley Middle School will have follow-up testing Wednesday.
State police bomb squad deems material found on Rumford’s Bridge Street not of concern
Rumford police, fire and ambulance personnel responded to a report about 2 p.m.
Zac Calden to host open mic night at Snowshoe Club
RUMFORD — Zac Calden, known by many for his comedy skits with 49 Franklin’s Friday Night Live, is hosting an open mic night on Thursday, Oct. 17th at the Snowshoe Club on Waldo Street. Calden said signups are at 6:30 p.m., with comedy starting at 7. Anybody can get on stage if they sign up. […]
Rumford-area school nutrition staff learns more about making tasty meals with Healthy Meals Incentive Grant
The Healthy Meals Incentive Grant has provided the nutrition staff at Mountain Valley High School and Buckfield Junior-Senior High School with multiple resources.