RUMFORD — Prior to its regular 7 p.m. meeting Thursday, May 2, the Board of Selectmen will meet with the Board of Assessors at 5:30 p.m. in Rumford Falls Auditorium. Under new business at the 7 p.m. meeting, Town Manager Carlo Puiia will ask the board to approve the annual town business meeting warrant for […]
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Auxiliary looks for sale donations RUMFORD — The Rumford Hospital Auxiliary will hold a yard sale on Saturday, May 18. To donate items, call 364-3648 or 562-4343. Jewelry sale at Rumford hospital RUMFORD — The Rumford Hospital Auxiliary will hold a Mother’s Day jewelry sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, May 6, and […]
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Rumford board removes spending cap ordinance from June ballot
RUMFORD — A proposed ordinance to establish a cap of $6.2 million on municipal spending isn’t going on the June town meeting referendum ballot after all. At last week’s public hearing on proposed ordinances and amendments, selectmen unanimously approved placing the spending cap ordinance on the ballot, contingent on legal review. That legal review came […]
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Guidance counselor retires after 50 years in education
RUMFORD — After devoting 50 years to education, including more than 40 in RSU 10, high school guidance counselor Jim Ippolito has decided to retire. “I really enjoy my job. It makes me wonder if I’m making the right decision,” he said earlier this month from his office at Mountain Valley High School. Through the […]
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River Valley’s first Worker’s Memorial ceremony held
RUMFORD — Twenty people gathered Sunday at the United Steelworkers Local 900 Union Hall for the first memorial ceremony to honor workers who have died due to workplace accidents, illness or disease. Speakers included state Sen. John Patrick, D-Rumford, who spoke about the needless deaths that occur, and that no one should die trying to […]
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End-of-life care topic of Rumford Hospital presentation
RUMFORD — “Advance Directives: Let your loved ones know what you want if you can’t tell them” is the topic of a presentation set for Thursday, May 9 at Rumford Hospital. Registered nurse Lisa Caillier will discuss advance directives and explain their importance in directing end-of-life care. Caillier will review the various decisions and options […]
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Laura G. Legere
1919 – 2013 NEEDHAM, Mass. — Laura Glenfield Legere, 93, wife of Oscar Legere, died peacefully on April 26 in Needham, Mass. She was a resident of Dedham, Mass., and was formerly of Rumford. Laura was born in Rumford on Sept. 29, 1919, daughter of Richard and Mary (Leavitt) Glenfield. Laura graduated salutatorian from Stephens […]
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Cub Scout pack being formed OXFORD — The Anderson Staples American Legion in conjunction with Boy Scout Troop 196 are announcing the formation of a Cub Scout pack to be located at the legion. Cub Scout coordinator Tom Leeman, also a Boy Scout Troop leader, announced the first steps in forming a new Cub Scout […]