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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.
Rumford to begin search for town manager
RUMFORD — Selectmen have agreed to begin accepting applications for town manager, a position that has been open since December. They also voted to appoint Selectman Frank DiConzo the point person because he has been involved in town manager searches in the past. Applications must be received by Nov. 1. Selectmen on Thursday also voted […]
Dixfield ball field to be named after Bob McPhee
DIXFIELD — Selectmen voted unanimously Monday to support a request to name the baseball field in Harlow Park after longtime coach Bob McPhee. At the park entrance near center field will be a sign that reads: “Welcome to Harlow Park. Home of the Bob McPhee Baseball Diamond.” The idea for the honor came from Dirigo […]
Source to Sea paddling underway on the Androscoggin
The trek started Memorial Day weekend and ends Sept. 8 in Brunswick
Groups to receive $50K from Rumford community fund
“It was really a tough decision. We went with three organizations that have long standing in the community.” — Chris Brennick, chairman, Rumford Board of Selectmen
Mexico police chief obtains equipment for town departments
The trucks, trailer, four-wheelers and grader are worth an estimated $300,000.
Historic downtown Rumford building available for $1
The Clough & Pillsbury building was a hardware store that opened in 1916.
Mexico meals program seeking new site to serve free meals
MEXICO — GRAMPS, which serves free meals to the community, is looking for a new site. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 on June 18 to no longer permit Greater Rumford Area Ministers Pantry Service to operate downstairs at the Town Office, where it has operated one day a week for more than 20 years. […]
Detour planned this month on Route 2 in Mexico
Storm drain pipe and catch basins to be replaced.
Rumford Senior Citizens moves to town
An open house and ice cream social are planned Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.