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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.

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  • Published
    March 27, 2023

    Effort to organize first historical society in Roxbury grows

    ROXBURY — Seventeen people interested in the town’s history gathered Thursday to hear about plans to organize a historical society. “You’ve all got something to offer,” Howard Whitten told those meeting at the Town Office. “It doesn’t take a lot of time. Anything you can do would be a big help.” Residents shared stories about […]

  • Published
    March 20, 2023

    Roxbury moves to establish a historical society

    An organizational meeting will be held Thursday.

  • Published
    March 20, 2023

    Rumford: Proposed budget up, but town doing ‘really well’ financially

    Inflation, cost of goods and services cited by Town Manager Stacy Carter as major culprit.

  • Published
    March 16, 2023

    Friday Night Live #11 returns in Rumford

    RUMFORD — It’s been a long wait, but 49 Franklin owners Scot and Cindy Grassette are bringing back Friday Night Live for its 11th performance starting later this month. The last time the adults-only sketch comedy show was held was 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic took off, forcing cancellation of its encore show and plaguing […]

  • Published
    March 14, 2023

    Proposed Roxbury town budget up $100,000

    ROXBURY — Tax Collector and Treasurer Renee Hodsdon said Thursday the proposed municipal budget for 2023-24 is $670,109, nearly $100,000 more than the current budget. The annual town meeting to vote on the annual town warrant will take place beginning at noon Sunday at the Town Office. Board Chairman Tim Derouche said much of the […]

  • Published
    March 14, 2023

    Dirigo beats Calais, 65-58, to repeat as Class C champ

      BANGOR — Charlie Houghton and Trenton Hutchinson led the charge as Dirigo captured its second straight Class C boys basketball state championship with a 65-58 victory over Calais on March 7 at the Cross Insurance Center. Houghton poured in a game-high 26 points and Hutchinson scored 19 for the Cougars. The duo combined for […]

  • Published
    March 13, 2023

    Roxbury voters to decide Sunday on raises, revaluation

    The budget includes 4% salary and stipend increases and more money for a townwide property revaluation.

  • Published
    March 13, 2023

    Rumford rally focuses on supporting those suffering substance abuse

    RUMFORD — More than 100 people participated Saturday afternoon in a rally to draw attention to the challenges of those suffering from substance abuse and to bring hope for recovery. A crowd walked through the streets of town shouting “recovery is possible” and holding signs indicating help is available. Glenn Gordon, recovery coach with Oxford […]

  • Published
    March 7, 2023

    Rumford awarded $150,000 stream crossing grant

    RUMFORD — Supt. Dale Roberts of the Public Works Department told the Select Board on Thursday they recently got word the town has been awarded $150,000 from the Maine DEP’s Municipal Stream Crossing Grant Program, which provides grants that match local funding for the upgrade of culverts at stream crossings. He said this would be […]

  • Published
    March 6, 2023

    Volunteer mentor helping prospective entrepreneurs in Rumford area

    Service Corps of Retired Executives is a free service that helps small businesses plan, launch, manage and grow.

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