RUMFORD – Vacation bible school for grades kindergarten through six will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 14 to 16 at the Rumford Point Congregational Church. The theme is “The Lighthouse.” A family cookout will take place at noon Saturday, Aug. 16. For more information, call Joyce Hathaway at 674-2259.

Democrat meeting

WATERFORD – The August meeting of the Oxford County Democrats will be on Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Waterford Town Office Building on Route 35 between North Waterford and Waterford Flat. The meeting will begin with a potluck supper at 5:30, followed by the meeting at 6:30. A speaker from CasinosNo will be included in the program. Representatives of the various Democratic presidential campaigns have been invited. Those attending the supper are asked to bring a food item to share. For more information, contact Cathy Newell at 875-2116 or [email protected].

Reunion slated

RUMFORD – Paul Benjamin is planning a 50th birthday bash for the class of 1971 from Rumford High School to be held in Rockland on Sept. 6. A blues cruise, along with dinner and dancing is the plan. Anyone interested in attending can e-mail him directly at [email protected] or call Yvonne Hemingway at 207-562-8202.

Festival royalty

RUMFORD – Christine Elizabeth Simmonds of Rockland, granddaughter of Jack and Louise Zollo of Rumford, was honored as the 2003 Crown Princess at the Maine Lobster Festival held recently in Rockland.