The Maine Wildlife Park Community Pass, offered at Rumford Public Library, allows up to seven people a day access to the park for a discounted fee of $3.50 per person when the pass is presented at the gatehouse. Children younger than 3 can enter the park for free. The pass can be used during the […]
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New era begins for Mountain Valley baseball
RUMFORD — Mason Corriveau pulled up, got out of the car, slipped on his baseball cap and began walking toward a group of players who had gathered at the other end of the parking lot. He only took a few steps before asking, “Who we got?” and counting how many players had arrived for one […]
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Posted inMaine Crime, News, River Valley
Police seize fentanyl and arrest suspect at Mexico apartment
The apartment building on Roxbury Road was condemned because of filth and safety conditions.
Posted inNews, River Valley
Replacement of Rumford-Mexico Bridge begins in August
The Rumford-Mexico Bridge replacement project on Route 2 will begin with a temporary bridge that will close a baseball field in Three Fields.
Posted inConnections
Superhero power classes to start April 18 in Rumford
RUMFORD — 49 Franklin’s School of Magic and Showmanship plans to present a series of magic classes that aims to create the illusion of superhero powers. Local magician Scot Grassette will present 12 classes in April and May, with two shows presenting what was learned. Students are to be at least 6 years old, with […]
Posted inNews, River Valley
Rumford officials consider establishing a community forest off Isthmus Road
Trails through the 446-acre property are used primarily by snowmobiles, ATVs and occasionally for hiking and biking.
Posted inConnections
Rumford, Meroby elementary schools to provide registration packets
Rumford and Meroby elementary schools plan to make pre-kindergarten and kindergarten registration packets available between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the respective school office beginning Monday, April 24. Parents or guardians with children who will be 4 years old on or before Oct. 15 are asked to come to the school office to pick […]
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Face Time: Patrick Hurley — Creating fine-line drawings wherever he goes
Rumford native Hurley returned to his hometown recently and is focusing his talents and love of art on the details of Maine.
Posted inNews, River Valley
Rumford driver arrested by police chief patrolling on his way to work
RUMFORD — A local driver charged with having two concealed pistols, speeding and eluding police was arrested Thursday morning by Police Chief Tony Milligan, who suited up in his uniform to patrol for speeders on South Rumford Road on his way to work. Milligan said Joshua Kinzel, 38, of Rumford was driving a Ford pickup […]
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Mountain Valley Variety in Rumford changes owners
Rick Breau, who has owned the 438 Hancock St. business for nearly 20 years, is retiring.