The department raised $6,500 for the equipment for winter rescues.
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.
Comedy for a Cause to help Rumford fire victims
The fundraiser will be held Feb. 27 at 49 Franklin.
Firefighters save old Peru farmhouse, but smoke kills dog
The first started in the kitchen but the cause is unknown.
Rumford, Mexico officials consider begin talks for joint fire station
State official says a federal economic development program could pay 90% of the cost.
Rumford blaze started on outside fire escape, chief says
Chris Reed said he’s concerned about other apartment buildings in town.
Joe Bruns named Mexico’s Firefighter of the Year
The lieutenant received the award in 2010 and 2014.
Rumford chief calls officers ‘heroes’ for pulling residents out of burning buildings
Sgt. James Bernard and Patrolman Ashley Rich credited for saving lives in blaze.
At least 14 people need homes after fire razes Rumford apartment buildings
Businesses, churches, residents donate clothing, household goods to tenants who fled from their homes Sunday night.
Poodunck, Mexico snowmobiling clubs host Blessing of the Sleds
State Sen. Lisa Keim, R-Oxford, presented a Legislative Sentiment to honor Susan Holmes, who died unexpectedly on Jan. 6, for her contributions to sport of snowmobiling in Maine.
Dixfield considering federal grant for fifth police officer
The department has four full-time positions but one is vacant.