1930 – 2013 RUMFORD — Dorothy Jean Mills, 83, of Elm Street, Andover, died Saturday, May 4, at the Rumford Hospital. She was born in Rumford on Feb. 15, 1930, the daughter of Philip and Margaret (Thomas) Learned, and graduated from Andover High School, Class of 1947. She was a member of the Andover Congregational […]
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William R. Freeman Sr.
1931 – 2013 MEXICO — William R. Freeman Sr., 81, of Roxbury Road, Mexico, died peacefully at his home, with his family by his side, on Saturday, May 4. He was born in Rumford on May 8, 1931, a son of Ray and Louise (Perkins) Freeman, and graduated from Stephens High School in Rumford, Class […]
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Cash raffle benefits library LIVERMORE FALLS — The Trustees of Treat Memorial Library are excited to offer a new raffle where participants can win cash. Every day in June a ticket will be drawn for cash prizes in amounts from $5 to $100. Tickets are now on sale for $5 each or three for $10 […]
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Weird Wicked Weird: This cake? Timeless.
RUMFORD — In the corner of the historic Rumford Falls Auditorium, on the second floor of the town hall, sits a cake behind glass. And it’s been there for nearly 13 years. It’s technically 10-plus pounds of fancy icing in the shape of a clock tower. The 2-foot topper was once part of the town’s […]
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Rita B. Arsenault
RUMFORD — Graveside services for Rita B. Arsenault, of Rumford, were conducted 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 2, at St. John Cemetery, Rumford, with the Rev. Robert Vaillancourt officiating. Arrangements were under the care of the MEADER & SON FUNERAL HOME, 3 Franklin St., P. O. Box 537, Rumford.
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Leo F. “Demps” Kersey Jr.
RUMFORD — Graveside services for Leo F. “Demps” Kersey Jr., of Rumford, with full military honors, were conducted 10 a.m. Friday, May 3, at St. John’s Cemetery, Rumford, with the Rev. Robert Vaillancourt officiating. Military honors were provided by the Maine Military Funeral Honors Program, including Taps and presentation of the flag. The VFW Post […]
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Congress Street sidewalks being redone with concrete
RUMFORD — Sidewalks on one side of Congress Street will be redone in concrete sometime this summer. The bricks will also be taken out. After a discussion Thursday night with Public Works Superintendent Andy Russell, selectmen voted 3-1 for concrete rather than asphalt. Selectmen Chairman Greg Buccina was the lone dissenter. Town Manager Carlo Puiia […]
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Mark W. Ramsdell
1958 – 2013 AUBURN — Mark W. Ramsdell, 55, of Knox St., Rumford, passed away Thursday, May 2, at the Hospice House in Auburn, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Saco on April 24, 1958, the son of Malcolm and Marion (Pierce) Ramsdell. He grew up in Waterboro and attended Massabesic […]
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Recycling at Transfer Station ANDOVER — Andover residents should bring their old TVs, computer monitors and florescent bulbs to the Transfer Station this weekend as there will be a pick up at noon Tuesday, May 7. Don’t forget to bring your punch pass when you drop off. Grange holding seed giveaway RUMFORD — The Rumford […]
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Rumford board learns how paper mill is assessed, hears pitch for zip line park
RUMFORD — Selectmen met with the Board of Assessors and their industrial appraiser Thursday night to learn how they determine the tax assessment for the NewPage paper mill. NewPage officials initially asked selectmen recently for a tax break, but were told that’s not something selectmen can do. They were told they have to apply for […]