RUMFORD — Recommendations to fill two vacant firefighting positions were approved by the Select Board on July 6. Fire Chief Chris Reed said from among five applicants, he recommended new firefighters were Dan Carrier, Jr., current fire chief in Peru; and Justin Tibbetts, member of the Andover Fire Department. The Select Board voted 4-0 on […]
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Rumford library plans summer youth programming
Rumford Public Library has a full calendar of children’s activities scheduled for this summer, including live animals, arts, science and visits from Rumford’s heroes. All events are free and open to River Valley children and families. Events will be held on the 56 Rumford Ave. library’s lawn. In inclement weather, events will be held in […]
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ArtVan to visit Rumford library Wednesdays this summer
RUMFORD — ArtVan is scheduled to visit Rumford Public Library several times this summer. This art-making event is free for River Valley youths and families of all ages. The van will visit the 56 Rumford Ave. library at 3 p.m. Wednesdays, July 12, 19 and 26, and Aug. 2, 9, 16 and 23. Established in […]
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Laura Johnston and Mark Thibodeau hired as assistant principals for Rumford, Mexico schools
Johnston will serve Rumford Elementary School; Thibodeau at Meroby Elementary School in Mexico.
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Charges against Seth Carey dismissed; attorney rebukes state police for ‘rotten’ investigation
Lawyer James Howaniec is calling for an investigation into the practices of Maine State Police who brought charges against Carey in 2018.
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Face Time: Matthew Carrier shares his story about surviving cancer twice
The Rumford native hopes his book “To Ring the Bell” will encourage and inspire people going through difficult times.
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Rumford native Matt Carrier shares his story on surviving cancer
A crowd of about 40 people gathered at the library Thursday to hear Carrier read from his book, “To Ring the Bell,” about surviving cancer twice in his lifetime.
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Mountain Valley High School lists honor students
RUMFORD — Mountain Valley High School has announced the following students were named to its second semester honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. High Honor Roll Grade 12: Carlyssa Baker, Victoria Barre, Brooke Buotte, Avieah Donovan-Medeiros, Brayden Duguay, Robert Leveillee Jr., Machaela McInnis, Virginia Owings, Dusty Peart, Zackary Putnam, Kylie Robin, Addam Shover and […]
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Mexico and Rumford bringing an all-day Fourth of July celebration
Mexico and Rumford and each hosting July 4 celebrations with fireworks, food and fun. Mexico will host its first Fourth of July festival at the Recreation Park off Roxbury Road, including a Cruise-In from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Glenn Gordon and Bob Arsenault are organizing the River Valley Recovers Strong 5K Trail Walk and […]
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Where to find celebrations, fireworks to mark July 4
A partial listing of Independence Day-related events planned for across the region.