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.
Mexico names new town manager
Raquel Welch will continue as a selectman in Peru.
Victory Gardens have returned during latest crisis
Plots are cropping up around Western Maine as people grow food for themselves and others.
Rumford budget adds money for roads, cemeteries, fire alarm
The proposed $9.81 million is an overall increase of 4.25%
Dirigo graduates cheered while holding diplomas high
Dixfield football field provided space for families to attend.
Mountain Valley High School graduates 76
The commencement was held in the school parking lot in Rumford.
Rumford board quizzed about library, rec rules changes
Selectmen want groups to be advisers to the town manager.
Mexico Town Office reopening Thursday
MEXICO — The Town Office will reopen for business Thursday, Town Manager Jack Gaudet has announced. Only one person at a time will be served at the counter, which will have a plexiglass shield. Those waiting to be served will be asked to stand in front of the sliding door into the building, and everyone […]
Roxbury residents escape fire after alerted by passersby
The fire began in a plastic container on the porch and was determined to be accidental.