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Marden’s lady to appear on Friday
RUMFORD – The Marden’s Lady will appear at the Rumford store Friday as part of a daylong series of events to benefit the American Heart Association. Birdie Googins, the character from the discount store’s commercials, will be at the Route 2 store, which is marking its second anniversary of the store’s opening. Assistant manager Tina […]
Vacation Bible School
Jim Robertson portrays Joshua as he tells Rumford Methodist Church Vacation Bible School participants the Old Testament story of the Israelites seeking the Promised Land. About a dozen youngsters took part in day one of the weeklong vacation Bible school, known a Club Can Do Goes to Camp E.D.G.E. (Experience + Discover God Everywhere). Pictured […]
Vacation Bible School
Craft leader Melissa Munzner helps Jesse Douglas, 5, of Rumford, and Trinity Hamlin, 8, of Windham create boxes to hold Bible verses during day one of the weeklong Rumford Methodist Church Vacation Bible School. Children from kindergarten through seventh grade can take part in stories, crafts, outdoor games and other activities during the annual event, […]
Fresh corn
River Valley residents have two opportunities to buy fresh, locally grown produce weekly. On Thursday, Evelyn Kenney of Upton was buying corn from Sue Billings, owner of Lloyd’s Farmstand, at the Rumford Farmers Market that sets up each Thursday at the information center parking lot. On Fridays, people can buy a wide variety of vegetables […]
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Lobster night RUMFORD — The Rumford Lodge of Elks 862 will host a lobster and steak night from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. The menu will consist of lobster or steak, potato salad, corn on the cob and dessert. The cost is $22 for lobster, $15 for steak. Entertainment will be provided by […]
John Kezal named top Rumford citizen; Half-size picnic tables going up along Canal Street
RUMFORD — Selectmen named resident John Kezal as Rumford Citizen of the Year 2009 at Thursday night’s meeting, but the official awards ceremony will take place later in the year. Reading from his letter nominating Kezal, Town Manager Carlo Puiia said Kezal has served Rumford for years on the Finance Committee. “He has contributed to […]
Lightning likely cause of Rumford house fire
RUMFORD — The most likely cause of Saturday’s house fire on 13 Andover Road was a bolt of lightning. Dan Young, investigator from the State Fire Marshal’s Office, spent most of Monday investigating the blaze with his accelerant-sniffing dog, Shasta, a 2-year-old black lab. He said all other causes were ruled out, such as electrical […]
Farmer’s market ready in River Valley
MEXICO — Last week’s heavy rain put a damper on the opening of the River Valley Farmers’ Market, but this week with a sunny sky not only did more than a half-dozen food vendors turn out, but also dozens of customers. The market has returned to the parking lot of Labonville’s every Friday from 11 […]