RUMFORD — Nearly 20 people attended the second Rumford Community Forest public planning meeting, held in the Rumford Falls Auditorium on June 21. The guest speaker was Michael Richard, Oxford County District Forester with the Maine Forest Service, who talked about what goes into making a forest management plan. Community forest planning meetings are […]
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Lehigh University honors two local dean’s list students
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Two local students attained the 2023 spring dean’s list at Lehigh University. They included Austin Hoffman of Gray and Dillon McPherson of Rumford. This status is granted to students who earned a scholastic average of 3.6 or better while carrying at least 12 hours of regularly graded courses. Check out upcoming […]
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Rumford allows ATVs to access The Island business district
During six-month trial, signage will lead riders two ways to Shopper’s Island.
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Photo Album: Pedaling along for a Rumford Gravel adventure
There were 117 cyclists participating Saturday during the first Rumford Gravel adventure ride, covering 69 miles of gravel and paved roads along the lakes and mountains of western Maine.
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RSU 10 interviewing candidates for assistant principals at Rumford and Mexico schools
Meroby Elementary School in Mexico and Rumford Elementary School will close when Mountain Valley Community School in Mexico opens in August 2025.
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Rumford school holds Black History Butterfly Parade
RUMFORD — Adelaide Soloman-Jordan, who retired as an educator from Rumford schools in 2020, organized a Black History Butterfly Parade at Rumford Elementary School on Wednesday. The Rumford resident and school volunteer continues to teach students and others about Black history and the Black experience. “My philosophy is that American history, inclusive of the history […]
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Mexico and Rumford bringing an all-day Fourth of July celebration
MEXICO/RUMFORD — These communities are both hosting celebrations on July 4th, starting in Mexico with a trail walk and run and finishing in Rumford with a fireworks show. Mexico will host its first annual festival at the Mexico Rec Park, including a Cruise-In from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Glenn Gordon and Bob Arsenault are […]
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St. Lawrence University honors local graduates
CANTON, N.Y. — Five local graduates were among the more than 550 members of St. Lawrence University’s class of 2023 who took part in the university’s May 21 commencement ceremonies. Cam Ghadfa of Denmark majored in art and art history. Ghadfa attended Fryeburg Academy. Aidan Hagerty of Fryeburg majored in conservation biology. Hagerty attended Kennett […]
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Rumford voters okay 8.47% increase to town budget
RUMFORD — Voters on Tuesday approved the 2023-24 municipal budget, which is up $847,000 or 8.47% from last year. Town Manager Stacy Carter said inflation and the rising cost of goods and services led to the $11.1 million budget, which includes $240,000 in initiated articles. “I’m not really as concerned about the mill rate as […]
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RSU 10 voters approve $33.26 million budget for FY 2023-24
By a vote of 600-255, results by town were: Mexico 99-20, Rumford 246-101, Roxbury 15-3, Sumner 26-17, Hanover 18-2, Hartford 47-24 and Buckfield 149-88.