NORWAY — Christ Episcopal Church recently held its annual meeting after having a turkey dinner cooked and served by the Hospitality Committee members. A printed report on the activities of last year was augmented by conversation and questions. A budget was approved. Christ Church at that time did not have a permanent rector, although the […]
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Rumford to host autism awareness training April 30
RUMFORD — A federal probation officer will offer training on autism spectrum disorders from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 30. April is National Autism Awareness Month. Matt Brown, a 25-year veteran of state and federal law enforcement agencies, will provide the training to first responders, medical providers, community members, educators and court officials, at […]
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Rumford offers free curbside pickup for Spring Cleanup
RUMFORD — The townwide spring cleanup starts Monday, April 28, and ends Friday, May 9, and is free to residents. All items must be placed behind the curb by 6 a.m. April 28, for residents from Holyoke Avenue to Falmouth Street, Swain Road, Isthmus Road, Highland Park, Swift River Park and the Virginia neighborhood, according […]
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Group home director urges commissioners to keep shelter
PARIS — The only all-male homeless shelter in Oxford County may be forced to close if county commissioners decide not to renew a lease for the space with Rumford Group Homes, according to the nonprofit’s executive director, Alan Monier. The shelter is on the second floor of a county-owned, two-story house on Western Avenue. Offices […]
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Rumford Group Homes seeks scholarship applications
RUMFORD — Rumford Group Homes, Inc. is accepting applications for the annual $500 Joyce B. Roy Scholarship. Two scholarships are awarded each year to a graduating senior from Mountain Valley High School and Dirigo High School. Students are invited to apply if they are graduating senior in good standing and attending a post-secondary school in […]
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Christina I. Viger
1945 – 2014 WOOLWICH — Christina I. Viger, 68, of Bath, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 20, in Woolwich, after a brave fight against pancreatic cancer. She was born in Rumford on June 14, 1945, to Godfrey and Margaret (Paltanawick) Viger. A hard worker throughout her life, Christina took great pride in her work […]
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Poetry open mic at Rumford Library RUMFORD — A poetry program will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 24, in the Public Room at the Rumford Public Library. Open mike: bring a poem to read, your own or a favorite. Refreshments. For more information, call 364-3661. Free church supper on April 28 […]
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Seniors group to meet April 24 PERU — Rumford Seniors of Peru will have a board and members meeting on Thursday April 24, at the old Peru School. The board meeting will be at 10 a.m. and members at 11. For more information, call 562-7700. Widows, widowers meet April 26 FARMINGTON — WOWS Widows or […]
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Rumford board apprised of Public Works projects
RUMFORD — Public Works crews have a busy schedule lined up for this season that includes redoing concrete sidewalks along Congress Street. Superintendent Andy Russell gave selectmen an update Thursday night, telling them that they’ll finish work started last year on Royal Avenue and Pennacook Road. Spring cleanup will run from Monday, April 28 to […]
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Two Rumford selectmen take umbrage with candidate’s Facebook post
RUMFORD — Two Rumford selectmen defended themselves and two town officials Thursday night claiming that two candidates running for their positions accused them of improprieties via social media. Selectmen Jeff Sterling and Jolene Lovejoy read prepared statements refuting the Facebook claim of Rumford resident Jim Windover. Windover is a member of the town Planning Board […]