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Stephens High School Class of 1965 RUMFORD — Stephens High School Class of 1965 will have its class dinner at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at Brian’s Bistro. For more information, call Linda at 364-3393. Craft, bake sale at American Legion RUMFORD — The American Legion will hold a craft and bake sale from 9 […]

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Bingo Night pays off in fun, food and fowl

RUMFORD — Rumford Elementary School will host its annual Harvest Bingo Night at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, teacher Marie Tanguay said Tuesday. The idea for came from a parent four or five years ago to find something fun for families to do together, she said. “Every year, on the Monday before Thanksgiving, we hold […]

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This week’s agenda

Tuesday Newry: Selectmen, 5 p.m., Town Office Rumford: Northern Oxford Regional Solid Waste, 5 p.m., Municipal Board Thursday Dixfield: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m., Ludden Library Peru: Planning Board, 5 p.m., Town Office Rumford: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Building

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Registration open for spring semester at University College

Registration is underway for the University of Maine System’s University College at South Paris and Rumford/Mexico spring semester, which begins in January. College professionals recommend that potential students meet with an advisor before selecting courses. Career considerations, financial aid application, and placement testing typically take more time and attention than people may realize. An advisor […]

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Bethel man injured in early-morning crash

RUMFORD — Police said a Bethel man was seriously injured Monday morning when his car slammed into a utility pole beside Route 2. Christopher Leclair, 35, was taken to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston after undergoing emergency surgery at Rumford Hospital, Rumford officer Matthew Desroches said. Leclair was driving east at 7:01 a.m. when he […]

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Christmas fair at Holy Savior on Nov. 22

RUMFORD — Holy Savior Catholic School and Parish will be hold the annual Christmas Fair from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22, at the parish hall. There will be handmade, hand-decorated fresh Christmas wreaths for $20 and handmade Christmas balls for $22. The very popular hot turkey luncheon will be served starting […]

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Rumford Seniors meet Nov. 20 RUMFORD — The Rumford Seniors membership meeting will take place at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, because the regular date falls on Thanksgiving. The Board of Directors will meet at 9:30 a.m. Please note the time change. The seniors’ Christmas party will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. […]

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Area Senate, House members set goals for 127th Legislature

RUMFORD — Improving the business climate, the economy and education in Maine are goals newly elected legislators say they are focusing on. District 18 Sen. John Patrick, D-Rumford; District 115 Rep. Matthew Peterson, D-Rumford; District 116 Rep. Richard A Pickett, R-Dixfield; and District 117 Rep. Frances Head, R-Bethel; will be sworn in next month. Asked […]