RUMFORD — Nearly three dozen female veterans from the Vietnam-war era to present and from across the state participated in Saturday’s recognition of their military service. Hosted by Napoleon-Ouellette American Legion Post 24, the Female Veterans Luncheon at 1 p.m. was preceded by three hours of “pampering.” That included manicures, hair styling, Reiki and massage […]
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Humanities class from local college conducting Thanksgiving food drive
MEXICO — A humanities class at the University College at Rumford/Mexico is conducting a food drive for Thanksgiving baskets. Education senior Mark Gaudet of Rumford said Thursday that his Interventions for Families with Children class was given the chance to help the community and its people by bringing families together. In September, the class began […]
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Rumford board may soon hire interim town manager
RUMFORD — Selectmen have settled on two candidates for interim town manager and are expected to make an offer to one of them next week. Town Attorney Jennifer Kreckel is creating a contract per town laws, Board of Selectmen Chairman Greg Buccina said Thursday afternoon. Should the first candidate decline the offer, conditions and contract, […]
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Mexico women born in Philippines fear for typhoon victims
MEXICO — When Philippine native Cherry Smith heard about the typhoon in the Philippines on Saturday, she found herself glued to the television, anxiously awaiting each update. Smith, of Mexico, grew up on the island of Negros, which is almost 300 miles west of Tacloban, a city of more than 200,000 that was hit hardest […]
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What is the purpose of a Chamber of Commerce?
Business owners in towns and cities form these local societies to advocate on behalf of the business community. An association, of businessmen and businesswomen, designed to promote and protect the interests of its members. There is a national Chamber of Commerce, as well as numerous state and local chambers. Among the benefits members receive are […]
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Festival of Trees decorating day RUMFORD — The Rumford Historical Society will hold a decorating day to prepare for the Festival of Trees to be sponsored by the Town of Rumford in December. The meeting will be held at the home of Gail Parent in Hanover on the Society’s customary meeting day, Wednesday, Nov. 20, […]
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Carolyn F. Bennett
1941 – 2013 LEWISTON — Carolyn F. Bennett, 72, of Rumford, died Friday, Nov. 8, at Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston. She was born in Rumford on Oct. 8, 1941, the daughter of Samuel and Estella (Walker) Swett. She graduated from Deering High School in Portland, Class of 1959. Carolyn worked for the City of […]
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Quilters to meet Nov. 14 RUMFORD — RAQ (Rumford Area Quilters) will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Rumford United Methodist Church on Linnell Street. All area quilters welcome. An explanation on fabric terms will be given and English paper piecing will be demonstrated. To participate in the paper piecing project, bring […]
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Retired teachers’ fall meeting FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Retired teachers will hold their final fall meeting at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18, in the Culinary Arts area of the Foster Technology Center of the Mt. Blue Learning Campus. Following lunch, members of the National Honor Society will conduct tours of the newly renovated facility […]