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Jiujitsu training and ‘situational awareness’ may help protect potential victims
Dawson Walton, a personal trainer and black belt jiujitsu instructor at the Greater Rumford Community Center, says learning personal protection techniques can help prevent physical attacks.
Vaccine rollout for children 5 to 11 underway, nursing home outbreak grows to 70
Ten residents of Rumford Community Home have died thus far as a result of a COVID-19 outbreak that began last month.
Rumford voters opt in on amendments to marijuana ordinance
Voters approved all eight ordinances allowing medical marijuana sales, manufacturing, testing and more.
Former Auburn lawyer and DA candidate denies sexual assault charges
Seth Carey filed a motion to dismiss the charges; a hearing is planned for later this month.
Students provide community service throughout Rumford and Mexico
More than 20 sites selected for Mountain Valley High School’s Make a Difference Day.
Face Time: Louanne Thibodeau of Rumford — giving students confidence and skills through gymnastics
The former high school gymnast is the longstanding head coach for gymnastics at the Greater Rumford Community Center.
Things are looking up for Maine’s downhill ski scene
Western Maine mountains are in the home stretch of getting ready for the upcoming ski season, which could start any day, weather-depending, for Sunday River Ski Resort. The head of Maine’s ski association is optimistic for an above-average year.
Rumford-based school board continues mask mandate; some members oppose the rule
Chairman asks directors to respect students at the meeting by wearing masks.
Annual Dixfield Discount Fuel Toy Drive underway
Collection to benefit River Valley elementary students at Christmas.