On Saturday, Feb. 14, Emma’s Happy Rebels will hold a fundraiser at the Eagles in Rumford. Doors open at 7 p.m. to view the raffles and action items. From 8 p.m. to midnight DJ Bustin Justin Hamner will entertain. There will be hourly drawings for prizes. Auction items include a Patriots shirt, Elvis and Marilyn […]
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Rumford Eagles Valentine’s dance RUMFORD — The Rumford Eagles Auxiliary will have a Valentine’s Day Dance from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Feb. 14, in the Social Room. Music will be provided by Backlash. All proceeds go to the Heart & Vascular Center at CMMC, through the Max Bear heart fund which is an Eagles […]
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Rumford Historical Society seeks votes for community grant
RUMFORD — This year the Rumford Historical Society would like to be included in the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation Community Matters More. Through that program, the Historical Society would be eligible to receive a grant of $1000 or more, depending on the number of votes it receives. Voting ends Feb. 28, with the winners to […]
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Rumford Charter Commission fine-tunes proposals
RUMFORD — With two meetings remaining to finish its work, the Rumford Charter Commission on Tuesday night went through five amendment proposals from two town officials. Commission Vice Chairman Michael Peter Chase led the 90-minute meeting with five of its eight members present, considering suggested changes from Executive Secretary Terri Palmer and Town Manager John […]
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Rumford police log
Arrests * Cody Magoon, 23, Rumford, domestic assault, 11:03 p.m. Feb. 7. He was released on $800 unsecured bail. He will be arraigned on March 3 in 11th District Court. Reports * A business reported two shoplifters at 3:59 p.m. on Feb. 7. They had already left the store by the time police were called. […]
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Rumford Area Quilters to meet RUMFORD — RAQ (Rumford Area Quilters) will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Rumford United Methodist Church, Linnell Street. All area quilters are invited. A demonstration is planned on how to cut large pieces of fabric as well as more information on the Jellyroll Challenge. The next […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Dixfield: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Jay: Planning Board, 6 p.m., Town Office Livermore Falls: RSU 73 Board of Directors, 6 p.m., Cedar Street Central Office Mexico: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Sumner: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Rumford: Charter Committee, 6 p.m., Municipal Building Wednesday Bethel: Tri-Town Solid Waste, 9 a.m., Town Office […]
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County-wide group has sights on long-term plan to build health, community
OXFORD — Can we build a better, healthier future for ourselves by building stronger social connections to each other? Put another way, can “community = cure” for difficult issues impacting our health? The Oxford County Wellness Collaborative thinks so, and continues to lead work aimed at this kind of positive change for the county. Over […]
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Blood drive: MVHS community rolls up its sleeves
Next drive in the area is Feb. 11 RUMFORD — The Mountain Valley High School Student Council recently sponsored a Red Cross blood drive. Many students, staff and community members rolled up their sleeves to give the gift of life to an unknown victim of accident or illness. For some students, it was a first-time […]
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Local nonprofits seek votes for grants
BANGOR — Bangor Savings Bank Foundation donates $100,000 to Maine-based nonprofit organizations throughout the state each year through their Community Matters More campaign. CMM is an opportunity for people in Maine to show their support for nonprofits doing important work in Maine. The organizations listed on the ballot will each receive a $1,000 grant and […]