BETHEL — The Oxford County Democrats held their Sept. 8 meeting at the Crescent Park School beginning with a potluck supper and social time. Cathy Newell, chair of the committee, welcomed attendees from Rumford, Mexico, Dixfield, Bethel, Greenwood, Norway, Paris, Woodstock and Oxford. Roy Gedat presented an update on the treasury reporting that the annual […]
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L. Greaney: Consolidation of services
Six months have passed without voter approval of a Rumford budget. The voters have expected cost reductions through consolidation of services, which have not been adequately addressed. Preliminary discussions regarding the merger of Mexico and Rumford have been underway for several years without progress. Trust issues have been discussed and argued without resolution. Now, the […]
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Historical societies entertain book club members
RUMFORD/MEXICO — The Rumford and Mexico Historical Societies entertained eight ladies from the Naples Library Book Club on Sept. 18. The group had used the book, “When We Were the Kennedys” by Monica Woods, formerly of Mexico. Jane Peterson, president of the Rumford Historical Society, arranged for the group to meet Joe Gorham to tour […]
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Stephens class reunion canceled RUMFORD — The Stephens High School Class of 1951 has canceled its 62nd class reunion that was scheduled for Oct. 6 and 7 at 49 Franklin St. due to a small response. Stephens High Class of 1956 RUMFORD — Stephens High School Class of 1956 luncheon will be held at noon […]
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Remi L. Plante
1918 – 2013 TAMPA, FLA. — Remi L. Plante, 95, died Tuesday, Sept. 24, at Woodbridge Nursing and Rehab Center in Tampa, Fla. He was formerly of Rumford. Born in Rumford on Sept. 5, 1918, he was the son of Ulric and Mabel (Roussin) Plante. He was a 1936 graduate of Stephens High School in […]
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Local church to host Kids Club monthly
RUMFORD — The First Baptist Church of Rumford will offer Parents Night Out/Kids Club on the first Friday evening of each month for the rest of the year, the Rev. Dan Pearson said. The Kids Club would allow parents to leave their children at the church and “enjoy a child-free evening” or “have a nice, quiet […]
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Golf tournament to benefit Black Mountain
RUMFORD — The Friends of Black Mountain Ski Resort fundraising committee is gearing up for their upcoming inaugural Benefit Golf Tournament on Sunday, Sept. 29. The 18 hole, four ball scramble will get underway with an 8 a.m. registration and a 9 a.m. shotgun start. A light breakfast and the luncheon will be included in […]
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Jeanne M. True
1937 – 2013 MEXICO — Jeanne M. True, 76, of Woodland Avenue in Mexico, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 22, at her home. She was born in Rumford on Aug. 12, 1937, a daughter of Edgar P. and Rose A. (Moreau) Gaudet. Jeanne was educated in Rumford schools. She was employed for several years with […]