Development Director George O’Keefe said small grants of $10,000 are needed to spur local business.
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.
Mountain Valley Outing Club gets sleeping bags for trips
Members are headed to cabins in New Hampshire this weekend.
Mexico girl’s wish to go to Disney World granted
Alyvia Blanchard and her family were surprised with a trip to Disney World from Make-A-Wish Maine during a cheer competition over the weekend.
Rumford recovery center offers resources for substance abuse disorder
The Larry Labonte Recovery Center is a nonjudgmental safe place to find resources to improve community wellness at no cost.
Rumford police chief advocates for continuing drug officer position
Tony Milligan said the department has had someone assigned to the MDEA for nearly 40 years.
Dixfield firefighters to replace 1967 squad truck
The 52-year-old loaner from the state failed inspection.
River Valley hoopsters play for fun
Fifty-eight prekindergarten and first-graders join rec program.
Mexico police log
Nicole Lee, 36, Mexico, on a warrant for aggravated trafficking and failure to appear, Dec. 20, 12:28 p.m. by Officer Robert Drouin. Lee was transported to the Oxford County Jail. Chelsey Russell, 20, Rumford, charged with violation of bail conditions and operating after suspension, Dec. 22, 2:20 a.m. by Officer Eric Bernier. Russell was […]
Two honored in Dixfield with legislative sentiments
DIXFIELD — Deb Morang and the late Hugh Daley were honored with legislative sentiments Dec. 16 at the start of the Board of Selectmen’s meeting. The legislative sentiments were sponsored state Rep. Richard Pickett, R-Dixfield, and co-sponsored by state Sen. Lisa Keim, R-Oxford. Pickett made the presentations, starting with Morang, who was named earlier this […]
Northern Oxford Regional Solid Waste assessments unchanged for 2020
RUMFORD — For the 10th consecutive year, solid waste assessments will not increase, according to John Madigan, administrator for the Northern Oxford Regional Solid Waste Board. The board approved a $1.06 million budget Dec. 17, which is up $41,117, or 4.05%. The increase, however, will be covered by dipping into the fund balance, as has […]