RUMFORD — A local physical therapist will lead a free presentation on the importance of balance for senior citizens and friends Wednesday, Dec. 12, at the Rumford Point Congregational Church. Rhonda Morton, a physical therapist for the Rumford Hospital Therapy Services, will discuss how proper balance can help avoid injuries, especially for senior citizens. The […]
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Region 9 studying alternative heat sources
MEXICO — An alternative heating system for the Region 9 School of Applied Technology is being considered for the coming year, the board’s Facilities Committee said Wednesday night. Committee Chairman Norm Clanton said eight companies made presentations last week on wind, solar, natural gas and wood pellet systems. All but one are in Maine. The […]
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Wreaths of Honor to be placed at River Valley war memorials Dec. 9
RUMFORD — A Dixfield man is working with area American Legion posts, the state commander, state president of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Rumford VFW president to organize a wreath-laying ceremony for local war memorials. They will meet at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at the Rumford American Legion before proceeding to Rumford, Mexico, […]
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Los Angeles filmmaker seeks OK from Rumford board to close a few streets for filming
RUMFORD — A Los Angeles filmmaker/actor in Rangeley to film a movie has asked selectmen to OK closing a few side streets in Rumford this month. The board will consider Gavin Peretti‘s request at its meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, in Rumford Falls Auditorium. The Maryland native stated Nov. 26 by email that […]
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Rumford board drafts housing standards ordinance
RUMFORD — The Planning Board provided requested feedback Wednesday night on proposed standards that would require property owners to adequately maintain their buildings. Fire Chief Robert Chase and Code Enforcement Officer Rick Kent told the board they have been drafting an ordinance using the International Public Property Maintenance Code as a baseline. From that and […]
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264,000-lb turbine for N.H. biomass plant on its way through Maine
BERLIN, N.H. — A giant turbine and generator are making their way to northern New Hampshire for a biomass plant expected to start operating next year. The 264,000-pound turbine is expected to arrive Wednesday afternoon at the Burgess BioPower site in Berlin. It left Searsport on Monday on a 74-wheel, 175-foot transporter. The generator ups […]
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Mother, daughter teach cancer survivors how to make hula hoops
RUMFORD — The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing hosted a workshop Tuesday evening at the Rumford Hospital for cancer survivors and friends of cancer survivors to make hula hoops for exercising. Sue Beaudoin and her daughter Mindy Beaudoin helped participants craft hula hoops from black plastic pipe and colored athletic tape. They […]
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Speed cited in Route 2 accident atop Falls Hill in Rumford
RUMFORD — A local man suffered a broken leg Tuesday when he lost control of his car on Falls Hill on Route 2 and it slid into a building, Rumford police Sgt. Douglas Maifeld said. Shane Richard, 27, was taken by Med-Care Ambulance to Rumford Hospital. The accident happened at 12:08 p.m. According to witnesses, […]
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Pennacook Art Center to host show Friday
RUMFORD — The Pennacook Art Center will host a new show at the River Valley Technological Center on Friday, Dec. 7, showcasing new works from local artists. The show will be from 5 to 7 p.m. The artwork will remain on display for two months after the show ends. According to Chris Wing, who is […]
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Rumford’s Veterans Park gets 28-foot tree for Christmas parade
RUMFORD — Veterans Park at the end of Congress Street has a large blue spruce tree for Christmas, thanks to Rumford residents and a Mexico boom truck operator. Eric Giroux said Tuesday afternoon that the 28-foot-tall spruce was donated by Tim Parent of Franklin Street for the Christmas in the Valley Parade, which ends at […]