RUMFORD — The Mountain Valley High School Athletic Boosters, along with the Class of 2011 Alumni, are holding a day of fun and activity for all ages. The event will be at Hosmer Field on Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The proceeds of the day will benefit the Danny Garneau Scholarship […]
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Neighborly Seniors elect PERU — At the April meeting the Neighborly Senior Citizens held election of officers for 2013. Connie Tutlis, president, and Marge Harlow, secretary, were reelected. New officers are Morton Frost, vice president, and Eleanor Dunham, treasurer. The next meeting will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, at the old Peru school. […]
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RSU 10 board approves $36.2 million budget
RUMFORD — The RSU 10 board passed on Monday a proposed 2013-14 operating budget of $36,181,848 that reflects a 2.95 increase over the current year’s figure. Residents of the 12 member towns will now have a chance to ask questions or make comments on the proposal at two public hearings set for 6:30 p.m., May […]
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Rumford police arrests
RUMFORD — The following people are to be arraigned on July 2 at Rumford District Court: *Aaron Robin, 28, of Mexico, warrant, 10:15 p.m. May 12, released on $580 secured bail. *Maia Dumas, 32, of Mexico, operating under the influence, 11:57 p.m. May 11, released on $800 unsecured bail. *Levi Rajiniemi, 22, of Rumford, operating […]
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Steven M. Harlow
1954 – 2013 SCARBOROUGH — Steven M. Harlow, 58, died Thursday May 9, 2013 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. He was a resident of High Street in Portland. Born in Rumford on June 11, 1954, he was a son of Walter “Bud” and Christine “Chris”(Chicoine) Harlow. He was a graduate of Mexico High School, […]
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Aurora B. Brown
1925 – 2013 SCARBOROUGH — Aurora “Ora” B. Brown, 88, of Portland, formerly of Rumford, passed away peacefully on Mother’s Day, May 12, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family. Aurora was born in Rumford in 1925, the daughter of Jeanne and Aime Bisson. In 1945, she married Harold Brown, and together […]
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Garments of Praise shop open PARIS — Garments of Praise, a thrift shop for gently used clothing, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. every Tuesday at South Paris Baptist Church, 1 Park St. The shop carries men’s, women’s and children’s clothing for a suggestion donation. Gently used clothing is now being accepted for […]
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Mother’s Day service, brunch RUMFORD — The Rumford Elks Lodge No. 862 will have their annual Mother’s Day service at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 12, in the lodge room. It will be followed with a brunch consisting of French toast, ham, breakfast souffle muffins, fruit, muffins, coffee, tea and juice. Breakfast is free for moms, […]
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River Valley Healthy Communities prom campaign will highlight underage drinking
RUMFORD — The River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition will be teaming up with local florists and tuxedo rental shops for the third time in a campaign that attempts to highlight the recent, statewide decline in underage drinking. The campaign’s theme is “Wow, Times Have Changed,” according to RVHCC project coordinator Sandy Witas. “We robbed it […]