RUMFORD — Seven landlords of Rumford buildings will soon receive letters from the town attorney advising them to bring their buildings into compliance for the safety of their tenants. Selectmen voted 3-0 Thursday night to have lawyer Jennifer Kreckel write the letters to the following landlords after Code Enforcement Officer Rick Kent reported they’ve been […]
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Dorilla E. Richard
LEWISTON —Dorilla E. Richard, 84, formerly of Lincoln Avenue in Rumford, passed away on Friday, June 7, at Russell Park Manor in Lewiston, following a brief illness. She was born in Mexico, a daughter of Charles and Edith (Legere) Richard. Dorilla attended St. Johns School and was a graduate of Stephen’s High School, Class of […]
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J. Arthur Boivin
1940 – 2013 AUBURN — J. Arthur Boivin, 72, of Rumford, passed away on June 8, at the Hospice House, after a short battle with cancer. Arthur was born on July 20, 1940, in Wilton. He lived in Rumford for all of his life. He was the third child of Me ride and Germaine (Jolin) […]
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Rumford board OK’s request to recognize town’s Korean War veterans on July 27
RUMFORD — Selectmen gave veterans researcher Len Greaney of Rumford permission Thursday night to hold a Korean War Recognition event at Veterans Park next month. It will be held July 27, the day in 1953 when Korean war combat operations ended with a cease fire and armistice. “I think it would be an extremely positive […]
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Summer Reading Race at FPL FARMINGTON — The Summer Reading Race at Farmington Public Library will begin June 14, and end Aug. 3. Read books and win prizes. The program is open to children of all ages, readers and listeners. There will be prizes as incentives to keep reading. Devaney Doak & Garrett Booksellers, Narrow […]
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Barbara Butler
BRANFORD, Conn. — Barbara Ann Fodor Butler, 74, of Rumford,formerly of Fairfield, Conn., devoted wife of the late Freeman Butler, passed away peacefully on June 8, in Connecticut Hospice. Born in Bridgeport and raised in Fairfield, Barbara was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Fodor. She married the love of her life, Freeman, […]
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Extension lawn sale postponed PERU — The Extension Homemakers yard and food sale that was scheduled for June 8 will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 15, due to inclement weather, at the house across from Post Office on Main Street. Woodmen activities LEWISTON — Modern Woodmen have listed the following […]
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Relay For Life postponed RUMFORD — Due to the incoming tropical storm Andrea and with concern for survivors, team members, committee members and the safety of the general public the River Valley Relay For Life event that was to take place on June 7 and 8 has been postponed until June 28 and 29. The […]
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Severe weather threat postpones June 7, 8 Relay For Life event in Rumford
RUMFORD — The threat of severe weather from Tropical Storm Andrea has forced organizers of the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life River Valley to postpone Friday night’s event. The event was to be held from 6 p.m. June 7 through 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, at Hosmer Field in Rumford. It has been rescheduled […]
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Auditor: Rumford finances ‘rock solid’
RUMFORD — Officials learned Thursday night from the town auditor that Rumford’s financial future is “rock solid.” In fact, auditor Ron Smith told Jeff Sterling, acting chairman of the Board of Selectmen, Town Manager Carlo Puiia, and Selectmen Brad Adley and Jolene Lovejoy that the town’s financial planning is much better than Maine’s. Smith said […]