“Elevate the lessons that you have learned in the past four years and the keys needed to be successful for the lives ahead of us. Being safe is to not take that risk, to let that opportunity pass you by.” — Mtn. Valley Valedictorian Dillon McPherson

Incumbents Christopher Brennick and James Windover are seeking re-election to the Rumford Select Board. They are being challenged by Frank DiConzo, Steven Dyment and William F. Porter.

The 3-mile parade included floats, people marching in Patriots’ attire and half a dozen men firing muskets.

The Budget Committee has approved a municipal budget of $9.35 million, an increase of close to 3.47 percent.

Samuel S. Dunn, who was not wearing a helmet, was operating a 2008 Harley-Davidson motorcycle when it skidded into a guardrail.

The class focused on making tricks into performance pieces, which is truly an art form that is as old as time.