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Rumford Senior Center lists activities
RUMFORD — The Rumford Senior Center has announced the following activities and events. On Monday, June 10, lunch will be served at the center from 11:30 to 12:30. The menu will consist of chicken fricassee, cranberry sauce and beverage. The cost is $4.50. A bus will be going to Portland for a shopping trip on […]
Rumford meeting shortened amid tensions
RUMFORD — The annual town meeting came to an early end Monday night at Mountain Valley High School following two hours of debate and heated arguments over town officers’ salaries and a request to buy land for a zip line park. Traditionally, voters and the Board of Selectmen go through each warrant article to answer […]
Rumford board to hear town audit presentation Thursday
RUMFORD — Selectmen will hear a report on the town audit at their meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday in Rumford Falls Auditorium. According to the agenda, under new business, Rumford auditor Ron Smith will present the town audit and answer any questions. The board will also hear a number of requests. Code Enforcement Officer Rick […]
Two MVHS students are on advisory committee
RUMFORD — When students speak, principals listen, especially when the students are part of the Mountain Valley Conference Advisory Committee. Each of the 15 schools in the Mountain Valley Conference has two representatives on the advisory committee. Juniors Ellie Hall and Brandon Roberts represent Mountain Valley High School. Hall said, “The committee started last year. […]
State VFW convention to be held in Lewiston June 14-16
LEWISTON — The Annual State Veterans of Foreign Wars Convention will be held June 14-16, with headquarters at the Ramada Inn. The Joint Opening Session will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, June 14, with the business session from 2:30 to 5 p.m. This is a special year because the State VFW became […]
Law Enforcement Torch Run to pass through Rumford, Mexico and Dixfield
RUMFORD — The annual Special Olympics Maine Law Enforcement Torch Run will be held at 6 a.m. Thursday, June 6, with officers from Rumford, Mexico, Dixfield and the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office running from Rumford to Dixfield. Rumford police Chief Stacy Carter said Sgt. Doug Maifeld, who is also team leader for the event, will […]
Active Community Environment Teams are active in Oxford County
OXFORD COUNTY — Active Community Environment Teams are convening in Oxford County. The teams work to bring about positive changes to the built and social environments of the towns, changes that will help make it easier for people to be active and healthy. Supporters believe that these sorts of changes improve the vitality of communities […]
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Beacon House craft fair June 8 RUMFORD — The Beacon House Peer Center, a service under the Oxford County Mental Health Services, will hold a craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Rumford Eagles Banquet Hall. There will be food for sale, music and a children’s supervised play area. […]