RUMFORD — The Rumford Historical Society has again prepared their historically-oriented calendars for sale. These 2015 calendars are available for $4 each in two different sizes: 5½ by 8 inches or 8½ by 11 inches. Each calendar features photos of restaurants from the Rumford area that residents all remember. Also found in the calendar are […]
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Sex crimes increase significantly in Mexico and Rumford
MEXICO — Sex crimes have more than doubled from last year and are nearly as high in neighboring Rumford. Additionally, the call volume to date in both towns is up by more than 320 apiece. As of Wednesday morning, Mexico police Chief Roy Hodsdon said he had investigated 24 gross sexual assaults, compared to 11 […]
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Christmas in the Valley Parade shows Rumford’s holiday spirit
RUMFORD — About 100 spirited people of all ages participated in Friday night’s Christmas in the Valley Parade, which featured many floats in the Christmas in the Future theme. Following the parade, which serves as an escort for Santa Claus, the jolly elf greeted more than 100 children and their parents in the Rumford fire […]
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No bids received from Rumford abutters on land lots
RUMFORD — At their regular board meeting Thursday night, selectmen learned that no bids had been received as of Thursday from abutters of three town-owned land properties, executive secretary Terri Palmer said on Friday morning. The abutters had received letters soliciting bids from the Town Office. In other board business, selectmen agreed to begin paying a […]
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Dixfield woman starts Secret Santa program to help River Valley area senior citizens
RUMFORD — A Dixfield woman launched her Senior Secret Santa Program this week to help River Valley senior citizens who may be in need this month. In addition to seeking out seniors who might not have anything for Christmas, Kelly Mawhinney DeRoche is also looking for help from the public to buy a desired gift […]
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Rumford board grants Charter Commission 3-month extension to complete revisions
RUMFORD — Selectmen voted 4-1 Thursday night to extend the Charter Commission to March 2. That’s the day the commission must present its recommended changes to the charter in a document delivered to town attorney Jennifer Kreckel, according to Selectman Frank DiConzo’s motion. “As disappointed as I am in that commission, the citizens voted for […]
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Still too early for ice fishing in Western Maine despite cold November
RUMFORD — Below-normal temperatures starting last month have set the stage for ice-making in small and shallow ponds across Western Maine, but the ice is still too thin for angling. High winds Wednesday night into Thursday didn’t help, state fisheries biologist Francis Brautigam said Thursday afternoon in Gray. All of the region’s fall fish stocking […]
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Harrison M. Burns receives Rumford Citizen of the Year for 2015 award
RUMFORD — Family, friends and relatives of Harrison M. Burns watched as he was formally recognized Thursday night by selectmen as Rumford’s Citizen of the Year for 2015. Board of Selectmen Chairman Greg Buccina began the ceremony by reading a lengthy list of Burns’ many municipal and community accomplishments. He said Burns, 83, has held […]
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Mountain Valley students perform ‘Flowers for Algernon’
RUMFORD — “Flowers for Algernon” is not the typical feel-good play for high school students. It explores how the mentally challenged are mistreated and how past experiences shape the present. Nevertheless, the Mountain Valley High School theater arts students took on the challenge. The play is about a man, Charlie Gordon, who is mentally challenged […]