1942 – 2013 LEWISTON — Robert R. “Beau” Beauchesne Sr., of Harlow Hill Road, Mexico, and loving husband of Georgette Arsenault Beauchesne, passed away on Monday, Aug. 12, at CMMC with his family by his side. He was born in Rumford on Dec. 8, 1942, the son of Fernand and Alice Dower Beauchesne. After graduating from Stephens […]
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Norway Library reading celebration NORWAY — The Norway Memorial Library will have their Summer Reading Celebration from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15. Children who have been reading this summer and those who participated in the Wednesday Adventures classes are all welcome to attend. Those who have reached their goal will receive a certificate […]
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Savvy Caregiver Training sessions planned
LEWISTON/FARMINGTON/RUMFORD — SeniorsPlus announces Savvy Caregiver 1 training scheduled this summer in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties. This training will help those caring for a family member with dementia to learn how to take care of themselves, reduce stress and communicate more easily with their loved one. This is a six-week workshop, with each session […]
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Well done – student achievements
ORONO — Alendra Delia-Anne Harris, daughter of George and Shelley Harris of Auburn, was awarded a degree of Bachelor of Arts in theatre from the University of Maine at Orono on May 11. She is a 2009 graduate of Edward Little High School. — ORONO — Thomas Michael Puiia, son of Tom and Linda Puiia […]
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Military note: James Bourgeois
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Army Pfc. James C. Bourgeois has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, […]
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J. Volkernick: Higher taxes versus lower taxes
The budget process in Rumford is not about the Save Rumford Committee, and elected town officials need to always remember that they work for the people of the community. When the people voted on the budget proposals, the majority wanted lower taxes. The town’s biggest taxpayer also asked town officials to reduce the budget so […]
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Spoons Band to perform at library on Aug. 7
RUMFORD — The Spoons Band featuring Lori Grassette and Bill Hoyt will perform at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, at the Rumford Public Library. They will play a variety of instruments and objects to dance, clap and sing along with. Reading awards will follow with cake and punch. Area children and their friends are welcome.
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Joel E. Theriault
1974 – 2013 BATH — Joel Edward Theriault, 39, died Sunday, Aug. 4, at his residence in Bath. He was formerly of Rumford. Born in Hartford, Conn., on March 11, 1974, he was a son of William and Mary Lou (Vanderhoff) Theriault. He was a graduate of Mountain Valley High School in Rumford with the […]
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Bernadette Arsenault
1918 – 2013 LEWISTON — A brilliant star appeared in the heavens with the passing of Bernadette Arsenault, 94, of Mexico. On Saturday, Aug. 3, she was carried to heaven by her angels to be reunited with her family. The eldest of 10 children, she was born Bernadette Litalien in Jay on Nov. 19, 1918, […]
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Blueberry Feast set for Aug. 10 DIXFIELD — The Dixfield Congregational Church will hold their first Blueberry Feast from 7:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at the church annex on High Street. Breakfast featuring blueberry waffles or pancakes, sausage or bacon, juice and coffee or tea will be served from 7:30 to 10:30. The […]