Comedian Joe Yannetty draws on his travels, his Italian heritage, family situations and Boston blue-collar upbringing to bring family-oriented comedy to audiences around the world. At 8 p.m. on June 18, he will perform at 49 Franklin’s Mystic Theater in Rumford. Yannetty was featured in a segment on the television show “20/20” regarding his appearance […]
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Severe Weather Alert issued for central and western Maine counties
Storms Saturday night will include hail and 60 mph winds.
Rumford-based school district budget passes unanimously
A proposed $91.8 million school in Mexico will be voted on June 14.
Rumford and Mexico observe Memorial Day
Retired U.S. Marine Jack Blanchard of Rumford said we should not hesitate to thank a former or current member of the Armed Forces every day of the year.
Rumford library to offer community pass to Gray wildlife park
The Rumford Public Library has added a new item to its collection: a pass to the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray. The community pass 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 […]
Auburn SEARCH program seeks volunteers
The Catholic Charities SEARCH (Seek Elderly Alone, Renew Courage & Hope) program in Auburn is in need of volunteers to support isolated seniors in Franklin and Oxford County areas. A difference can be made by investing a few hours a week to an isolated senior through providing a friendly visit, a ride to the grocery […]
Rumford marks National Senior Health & Fitness Day
It is the nation’s largest older adult health and wellness event.
Community conversation Friday in Rumford about opioid crisis
Maine Student Action hosting panelists at Mountain Valley High School.
Reagan Carey named commissioner of a women’s professional ice hockey league
Reagan Carey is bringing her Olympic gold medal-winning resume to lead the Premier Hockey Federation. In April, the PHF named Carey as its new commissioner heading into its eighth season. She replaces Tyler Tumminia, who stepped down in March after two seasons. The Premier Hockey Federation (PHF), formerly the National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL), […]
Outdoor Memorial Day Masses set in Lewiston, Livermore Falls, Rumford
Bishop Robert Deeley plans to celebrate a Memorial Day Mass at 10 a.m. Monday, May 30, at St. Peter’s Cemetery, 217 Switzerland Road in Lewiston. All are invited to this Mass. Here is a list of Masses and services scheduled for the Diocese of Portland (additional events will be added at portlanddiocese.org/memorialday): Houlton St. Mary’s […]