After months of back-and-forth with the town, Owner Michelle Williams is seeking approval from the planning board.
Bruce Farrin
Staff Writer
Bruce Farrin is editor for the Rumford Falls Times, serving the River Valley
with the community newspaper since moving to Rumford in 1986. In his early days, before computers, he was responsible for covering town government, police/fire, schools and sports, typed story copy onto special paper, then cut and waxed those articles onto pages by hand before they were prepped for press. He was the darkroom technician as well. Over three-plus decades, he has also been entrusted by locals to share defining moments in their lives, promoted the efforts of people working to improve their community, with his love of photography capturing children and adults at their best. When he's not writing, he's an avid walker, and has a lifetime love of America's pastime, baseball, and the study of statistics, becoming a leader nationally among 30 TPFS dynasty baseball leagues. He is a 1981 graduate of the University of Maine at Orono, with a bachelor's degree in journalism.
With full staff of officers, Rumford police better positioned, chief says
The Select Board’s approval of Patrolman Trenton Rand brings the roster to 15 police officers, putting emphasis on ‘teamwork, community engagement and officer wellness.’
Dixfield’s Scott Dennett named Maine’s fire chief of the year
Dennett has been the chief of Dixfield Fire Company since 2006.
Rumford-based school district names next superintendent
Matt Gilbert will take over after Superintendent Deb Alden retires in June.
Mexico adult ed graduation tentatively set for June 4
The graduation ceremony will be held at Mountain Valley Community School, directors said.
Mexico tech school proposing secondary budget of $2.9M
Voters will decide whether to approve the nearly 12% increase on May 6.
Dixfield-based school district targeting 6% budget increase
The board will vote to approve the proposed budget April 28.
Family flees late-night fire in Dixfield
The March 30 blaze began near a wood stove, according to state fire marshal investigators.
Rumford proposes 5.59% increase in 2026-27 town budget
Spending plan includes significant 1-year reduction in capital spending.
‘You are not alone’: Rally in Rumford offers support for those in addiction recovery
The annual River Valley Recovers Strong rally was held Saturday to help foster connection in the community.