Stories about Rumford

End-of-life care topic of Rumford Hospital presentation

RUMFORD — "Advance Directives: Let your loved ones know what you want if you can’t tell them" is the topic of a presentation set for Thursday, May 9 at Rumford Hospital. Registered nurse Lisa Caillier will discuss advance directives and explain their importance in directing end...

Laura G. Legere

NEEDHAM, Mass. — Laura Glenfield Legere, 93, wife of Oscar Legere, died peacefully on April 26 in Needham, Mass. She was a resident of Dedham, Mass., and was formerly of Rumford. Laura was born in Rumford on Sept. 29, 1919, daughter of Richard and Mary (L...

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Cub Scout pack being formed OXFORD — The Anderson Staples American Legion in conjunction with Boy Scout Troop 196 are announcing the formation of a Cub Scout pack to be located at the legion. Cub Scout coordinator Tom Leeman, also a Boy Scout Troop leader, ann...

Rumford VA Clinic's veterans advocate may come a day early

RUMFORD — The veterans advocate will not be at the Rumford VA Clinic, third floor, May 9. Instead, he may visit the clinic May 8 at his usual time from 9 a.m. to noon, Jerry M. Smith, veterans service officer, said to Rumford-area veterans in a Monday letter. "I hope this will...

Rita B. Arsenault

RUMFORD — Rita B. Arsenault, 90, of Swain Brook Apartments, Rumford, died Thursday, April 25, at the Rumford Hospital. She was born in Rumford on June 21, 1922, the daughter of Adelard and Julia Descoteaux. She attended Rumford schools and worked in the Match Box Department of the Di...

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Mexico High Class of 1964 RUMFORD — The Mexico High School Class of '64 will hold their monthly lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, at the River Valley Grill. All classmates, spouses and guests are welcomed. Any questions contact 364-3388. Dirigo Hig...

Upward Bound program to raise student aspirations

RUMFORD — Students from rural areas tend to have lower academic and vocational aspirations. As the state’s economy changes from factories and manufacturing, students need to prepare for business and professional careers. The University of Maine at Farmington and five western Maine hig...

Insight provided at Rumford hearing into proposed Comprehensive Plan Update

RUMFORD — Three town officials attended Thursday night's public hearing on the updated Comprehensive Plan, with one of them asking if the state requires the town to have a plan. Selectmen Chairman Greg Buccina, Selectman Jolene Lovejoy and Town Manager Carlo Puiia were the only ones ...

Rumford Eagles sponsoring Child Advocacy Day

RUMFORD — The Rumford Eagles will host a Child Advocacy Day for area youth Saturday, May 4, at its property at 129 Rumford Ave. A yard sale will be held also and the group is looking for donations, President Fred Allen said Thursday in an email. "We are looking to promote the ...

United Steelworkers Local 900 to hold Workers Memorial Day service April 28 in Rumford

RUMFORD — United Steelworkers Local 900 will conduct a Workers Memorial Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 28, at the USW Hall on Route 108 in Rumford's Smith Crossing neighborhood. Among the speakers are Sen. John Pat...