RUMFORD — John R. Hodgson Sr., a veteran of the Army and the Navy, was recognized recently for his service during the Korean and Vietnam wars. The 86-year-old, dressed in his Navy uniform, was presented with a framed certificate of appreciation by Paul Dupuis, a volunteer with Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice. Hodgson was also […]
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Groundbreaking ceremony held for new VA clinic in Rumford
The facility on Railroad Street will replace one on Franklin Street.
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Rumford area schools to participate in USDA afterschool meal program
Western Foothills Regional School Unit 10 plans to participate in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. The afterschool meal program is available to children enrolled in enrichment programs in the schools of RSU 10 that serves Rumford, Mexico, Roxbury, Hanover, Hartford, Sumner and Buckfield. RSU 10 Nutrition is working with community partners to […]
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USDA Rural Development to support 7 Maine projects
The grants will help create and retain jobs, and benefit rural businesses.
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Rumford woman to hit the road for virtual Jimmy Fund Walk marathon, again
Since 2011, Connie Venskus has raised $11,100 in support of research and patient care at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.
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Rumford American Legion honors those lost during the 9/11 attacks
Jack Blanchard, vice commander for American Legion Post 24, said, “The nearly 3,000 men, women and children who died that day were targeted for being American.”
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9/11 remembrance ceremonies set for Saturday
AUBURN — The Auburn Fire Department will hold its 20th anniversary 9/11 remembrance ceremony starting at 8:40 a.m. at Central Station, 550 Minot Ave., with a welcome and opening remarks by Chief Robert Chase. The event will be livestreamed on the city of Auburn’s Facebook page. At 8:46 a.m. — the time the first tower […]
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Lithuanian Heritage committee cancels picnic
Due to the recent increase of COVID-19 cases, the Lithuanian Heritage committee of Rumford will again postpone its annual Lithuanian Picnic planned for Sept. 18. Committee members plan to monitor conditions and hope to resume the annual picnic in September 2022. For more information, call 207-357-1406 or email mahtoh2003@yahoo.com.
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Lewiston man charged with arson at Rumford market
Christopher Labbe, 49, of 241 Central Ave. was arrested Friday morning by a state fire investigator.