RUMFORD — Small Maine ski areas including Black Mountain in Rumford, Titcomb Mountain in Farmington and Shawnee Peak in Bridgton featured something unseasonable Friday and Saturday: spring skiing conditions. Warm weather this month and rain has slammed the brakes on what looked this fall to be a promising season. But officials at the ski areas […]
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Rumford man charged with felony crimes in theft case
RUMFORD — A local man was arrested on multiple felony charges early in the morning on Christmas Eve and booked at the Oxford County Jail in Paris, police said. Rumford police Cpl. Lawrence Winson charged Michael A. Roy, 33, of 9 Isthmus Road with theft of a firearm, forgery, theft and possession of a firearm […]
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Tracking, birding walk along the Ellis River set for Jan. 3
RUMFORD — The Mahoosuc Land Trust invites all in the area to welcome in the new year on a gentle snowshoe exploration of the Ellis River beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3. The hike will explore the stretch of riverfront along the Ellis River owned by the deFrees family. Local naturalists will be along […]
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MVHS alumni turn out to support the arts
RUMFORD — While they were students at Mountain Valley High School, they performed in plays, sang and played instruments on the stage in Muskie Auditorium. Taking part in the arts was a critical part of their education and growth into adulthood. When they heard about the water damage to the auditorium, it was only natural […]
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Adult Choir to perform prior to Christmas Masses
RUMFORD — The Adult Choir of St. Athanasius & St John’s Catholic Church, in Rumford, Holy Savior Parish, will be presenting a musical celebration of Christmas prior to the 10 p.m. Mass on Christmas Eve and the 9:30 a.m. Mass on Christmas Day. On Sunday, Dec. 28, the choir will repeat the presentation at the […]
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Website lists Mass locations PORTLAND — A listing of Masses scheduled for Catholic churches in Maine on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day is now available on the Diocese of Portland’s website. To access the list, visit www.portlanddiocese.org/christmasmasses. Bishop Robert P. Deeley will celebrate midnight Mass and a 10 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the […]
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Rumford American Legion seeking sock donations for homeless veterans
RUMFORD — The Rumford American Legion Post 24 is collecting socks of all sizes until March to aid homeless veterans and their families, Post Commander Tricia Thurston said Monday afternoon. Thurston explained that the idea for collecting socks for homeless veterans is part of the “Warm Feet” campaign that Sanford Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter […]
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Mountain Valley High School alumni organize benefit for Muskie Auditorium
RUMFORD — Several Mountain Valley High School alumni helped organize a benefit dinner and show scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Rumford American Legion to help restore Muskie Auditorium, which suffered severe damage from a leaking roof in the spring. American Legion Post 24 Commander Tricia Thurston said that she was contacted […]
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Blood drive in Denmark on Dec. 29 DENMARK — The Denmark Arts Center will partner with Denmark’s own Hairy Business to sponsor a community blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, at Denmark Arts Center, 50 West Main St. All donors will receive a free one-year membership to the Denmark Arts Center, […]