Stories about Rumford

'Man Behind The Mask' will entertain at 49 Franklin

'Man Behind The Mask' Internationally known entertainer Jeff McBride will bring his family-friendly show,"Magic Behind the Mask," to 49 Franklin's Mystic Theater in Rumford on Saturday, May 26. The performance combines mask, martial arts, kabuki theater, world-class sleight-of-ha...

Secretary of State warns of dangers of texting and driving

RUMFORD – Maine Secretary of State Charlie Summers presented some sobering information to Mountain Valley High School juniors and seniors. He joined forces with Hall-Dale High School senior Zac Stearn to discuss distracted drivers. Summers said, “I am glad to talk to you about ...

Oxford County arrest log

PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Anthony W. Edwards Jr., 19, of Norway, May 21, domestic violence assault, Norway Police Department. * Jason M. Brown, 34, of Waterford, May 22, violation of bail condition, Oxford County Sheriff's Office.

Hospital program to feature jewelry making

Sue Beaudoin will teach jewelry making with hemp and beads from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, at Rumford Hospital, in Conference Room C on the second floor of the hospital. The class is sponsored by the Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing and is open to anyone impacted by cancer. Beaudoin ...

Leah L. McCleary

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Leah Lorraine (Cormier) McCleary, 103, passed away on Monday, May 21, after a short stay at Portsmouth Regional Hospital following a sudden illness. Leah, one of nine siblings, was born April 26, 1912, in New Brunswick Canada, and moved with her parents to Rumford ...

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Memorial Day dedication RUMFORD — On Sunday, May 27, the Rumford United Methodist Church will celebrate Memorial Day with the dedication of two brass flower vases given in honor of the late Rev. Robert Plummer, who served the Rumford Methodist churches for many years...

Local cancer advocate represented Maine at advocacy summit

TOPSHAM — Local cancer advocate Diane Mitchell from Rumford represented Maine at the annual volunteer leadership summit for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in St. Louis, Mo., recently. ACS CAN hosts the annual summit to gather volunteer leaders from across the country and ...

Rumford woman found guilty of welfare fraud

PARIS — A Rumford woman was found guilty Wednesday of defrauding Maine and the U.S. government of more than $10,000 in food stamps, TANF and MaineCare benefits. Amy Knowlton, 30, was found guilty of felony theft by deception by a jury of seven men and five women after about 45 minute... 4

PHOTO: Stormy weather builds in Rumford

Thunderheads build over Rumford early Wednesday afternoon beyond Route 2.

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Lunches benefit Relay MEXICO — A crock pot classics lunch will be held Friday, May 25, at Franklin Savings Bank. The cost is $3. Also stop by the Rumford branch for hot dog, chips, soda and a brownie for $5. All proceeds benefit Relay For Life.