RUMFORD — The rains took a break late Saturday afternoon, just in time for the annual Christmas in the Valley parade. The theme for the parade was “Christmas Throughout the Years” (1940s and up). First place for commercial/business went to Dupuis Towing & Salvage of Mexico, with first place for nonprofit/civic going to the Region […]
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.
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Iconic Christmas display recreated in Mexico
MEXICO — For more than 60 years, Santa Claus and his reindeer have been the centerpiece of a Christmas display at Naples Packing Co. at 654 River Road. Owner Jim Naples said from the time he was about 10 years old, he would help his father put up the display. “It’s something people look forward […]
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Mountain-to-mountain ski glade connects two Rumford mountains
Over 100 volunteers created an eight-mile trail from Rumford Whitecap Mountain to Black Mountain.
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Peru Fire Department wins $6,300 grant for generator
The generator will provide heat and open the bay door if power is lost at the department’s Worthley Pond annex.
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Craft fair, parade and Festival of Trees mark start of holiday celebrations
The theme for the parade is “Christmas Throughout the Years” (1940’s and up).
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Rumford firefighters provide Thanksgiving dinner for four families
Members of Local 1601 of the International Association of Firefighters contribute.
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Dixfield accepts donated electronic sign
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously last Monday to accept the donation of a used electronic sign, which will be used for messages from the town. Town Manager Dustin Starbuck said the sign is being donated by Towle’s Corner Store on Main Street. He said store owner Chip Towle is upgrading to a […]
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Retiring Rumford police chief named town manager
Stacy Carter will retire from the Police Department on Dec. 20.
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Church holding 17th annual Thanksgiving Giveaway
RUMFORD — People can sign up for the 17th annual Thanksgiving basket giveaway by Praise Assembly of God Church until noon Thursday, Pastor Justin Thacker said. The food baskets will be given away Saturday on a first come, first served basis. “Again this year, we are serving 75 families and taking up to 100 names […]