RUMFORD — A rally to draw attention to the challenges of those suffering from substance abuse – individuals, families and friends — will take place March 11. Glenn Gordon, recovery coach with Oxford County Mental Health Services, invites people to come hear people share their stories of recovery, show solidarity and get involved in the […]
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Face Time: Kevin Jamison — Combining hardware and a caring heart in the River Valley
Whether it’s gathering clothing and goods for families burned out of their homes or starting a GoFundMe page for someone in financial need, Jamison and his fellow helpers are ready to assist their neighbors.
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Spirited performance: Cheerleaders showcase talents in Rumford
RUMFORD — Seventy-four cheerleaders from grades kindergarten to 12 performed Thursday before an outpouring of supporters at Mountain Valley High School gym. They represented Regional School Unit 10 towns of Rumford, Mexico, Roxbury, Hanover, Buckfield, Hartford and Sumner. “Last year, Kassie Elliott and I started this as an opportunity for families to attend a local performance […]
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Rumford Hospital earns performance leadership award
RUMFORD — Rumford Hospital, a part of Central Maine Healthcare, has earned a 2022 performance leadership award from the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX. The index is considered the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance in the United States. The leadership award recognizes the performance of the top 25% of rural […]
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Students at Rumford school receive haircuts from hairstylist who says kids’ smiles are her reward
Students at Western Foothills Regional Program in Rumford received haircuts in the comfort of their own school.
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RSU 10 looks to add on adult education program
Region 9 School of Applied Technology in Mexico offers adult education to 14 towns.
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Rumford board approves sewer rate increase
RUMFORD — Following a lengthy discussion, the Board of Selectmen voted Feb. 2 for a sewer rate assessment increase of $386 per unit to $490, as recommended by Town Manager Stacy Carter. The voted was 4-0, with Selectman Eric McLean absent. Carter noted that the state average for municipal sewer assessment is $500 per unit. […]
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YMCA to open day care center in Rumford
A YMCA Job Fair to fill four positions at a new daycare center in Rumford will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Rumford Public Library.
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Mountain Valley High names honor students
RUMFORD — Mountain Valley High School has announced the following students were named to its first semester honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. High Honor Roll Grade 12: Carlyssa Baker, Victoria Barre, Brooke Buotte, Brayden Duguay, Fallon Gammon, Caleb Harrison, Alivia Knox, Tucker Laramee and Robert Leveillee Jr. Also, Virginia Owings, Zackary Putnam, Samantha […]
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Rumford performing arts group returns after 3-year hiatus
A murder mystery spoof and a choral performance are planned for June.