SALEM — The United Methodist Economic Ministry has served rural families in need since 1969. Whether providing food assistance, emergency heating fuel, school supplies or home repairs, UMEM supports a growing and varied population of underserved individuals. Operations Assistant Yvonne Woodcock has worked at UMEM for 13 years. The main focus of her duties is overseeing […]
Karen Beaudoin
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Meeting new Governor is big deal
Editor’s Note: Dhoha Bediwi is a foreign exchange student from Saudi Arabia. While attending Mt. Blue High School, she is staying with James and Amanda Beane of Farmington. The following is her first column outlining some of her experiences while in Maine. FARMINGTON — I’m inspired to write this, I really am. I’m writing because I […]
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A Good Old Fashioned Big Family Christmas
RUMFORD — While no family is perfect, “A Good Old-Fashioned Big Family Christmas,” by Pat Cook, affirms that the family that thinks of each other first, will survive the stresses of the season. This unique Christmas comedy of how the holidays can bring out the best and the worst in all of us takes place […]
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Oxford County Extension Association annual meeting
SOUTH PARIS — The Oxford County Extension Association will hold its annual meeting Dec. 12, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., at University of Maine Cooperative Extension Office, 9 Olson Road, South Paris. The meeting is free and open to the public. In addition to the business meeting and election of officers, the meeting will include recognition of […]
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Briefly: Region
Warm clothing give away rescheduled FARMINGTON — The Fairbanks Union Church’s warm clothing give away on Tuesday, Nov. 27, was rescheduled due to inclement weather. The event has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 11, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Fairbanks School Meeting House at 508 Fairbanks Road. This will include coats, jackets, hats, […]
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Livermore Falls selectman remembered
LIVERMORE FALLS — A selectman, businessman and farmer was remembered Monday for his willingness to work toward solutions, his love of the town and being a statesman. George Cummings Sr., 84, died suddenly Friday after working on his tractor at his farm. He had two loves of his life: His farm and the town, according […]
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Dixfield board approves water budget
DIXFIELD — The Dixfield Board of Selectmen has unanimously approved the water department’s budget. The board approved the spending plan at its Nov. 27 meeting. Water Superintendent Jim White presented a budget of $388,027, a slight decrease from last year’s budget of $390,375. Selectmen also approved a request of $9,000 by White for the continuing effort […]
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Open house Thursday to meet new RVHCC director
RUMFORD — An open house will be held Thursday for the public to meet Tavia Melhus, the new, full-time executive director of River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition. The 5:30 p.m. event will be held at Rumford Hospital, 420 Franklin St. “We’re still figuring out where we’re going to go. I’d like to get feedback on what […]
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Class gatherings
RUMFORD — Mexico High School Class of 1959 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at Gatch’s Food & Spirits. All spouses and significant others are welcome. — RUMFORD — The Stephens High School Class of 1955 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 12, at Gatch’s for their monthly luncheon. — RUMFORD — Stephens […]
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Teachers Lounge Mafia to perform two Christmas shows
FARMINGTON — United Way is once again the beneficiary of the Teachers Lounge Mafia generosity as they perform their annual Christmas mature-audience rated show, “Stale Milk and Sour Cookies.” No two shows are the same and each relies on audience suggestions or participation on the stage itself, so come to both shows this year. Concessions […]