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Santa arrives in Rumford during Christmas in the River Valley parade
RUMFORD — Several colorful floats waited in line Friday night in the Mountain Valley High School parking lot for the Christmas in the River Valley Parade. Adults and children made last-minute adjustments and added decorations before the judging. White Christmas lights seemed to be everywhere on the Greater Rumford Community Center float as huge snowflakes […]
French students raise money for trip
Freshman Kaylee Hagen is one many Mountain Valley High School French students selling chocolate bars to raise money for a trip to Montreal in the spring. Anyone hosting an event where a student could come to sell the candy is asked to contact French teacher Catherine Charles at ccharles@rsu10.org. The students will work on this […]
Richard Masterson II earns Eagle Scout award
MEXICO — At a recent Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Richard Masterson II, Scoutmaster of Troop 580 Jennie Nisbet welcomed troop members, family, friends, community leaders and government officials to the ceremony honoring Masterson’s Eagle award. After the posting of the troop and American flags, she turned the microphone over to Richie Philbrick, troop […]
River Valley area indoor walking opportunities
RUMFORD — For people who want to stay active during the cold winter months, indoor winter walking is available at four River Valley area schools and two recreation centers. Opportunities are from: * 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Greater Rumford Community Center, 369-9906. * 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday […]
Festival of Trees to honor military
RUMFORD — The Festival of Trees Committee and the Kreckel family are sponsoring a tree dedicated to our military. Wooden ornaments will be available for military service and family and friends of military, past and present who wish to participate. On one side of the ornament, you can write the name, branch of the military, […]
Rumford selectmen vote to reverse rejection of police vehicle bid
RUMFORD — Two weeks after voting to reject a Police Department request to approve a vehicle bid, selectmen voted 3-2 Thursday to reverse their decision. Selectmen Jeff Sterling, Jolene Lovejoy and Brad Adley voted in favor of reversing the motion and approving the police vehicle bid; Chairman Greg Buccina and Selectman Frank DiConzo voted against […]
Earl E. Milligan
1927 – 2013 WEST PARIS — Earl E. Milligan, 86, died Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the Ledgeview Living Center in West Paris. He was formerly of Rumford. Born in Rumford on Feb. 24, 1927, he was a son of David and Mary (McGrath) Milligan. He was a graduate of Stephens High School in Rumford. He […]
Briefly – River Valley
Elks to hold supper Dec. 6 RUMFORD — A meat or chicken pie supper will take place from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at the Elks Lodge No. 862, 60 River St. Menu consists of meat pie or chicken pie, mashed potatoes, carrots, string beans, gravy, cranberry sauce, rolls, dessert and coffee or […]