The scheduled bridge replacement of the Red Bridge over the Swift River will not take place this summer
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.
Making maple syrup in Rumford Point
Ben Byam invites public to visit his sugar shack.
Teen rescued from ice float in Androscoggin River
Two boys were standing on chunks of ice while fishing Tuesday evening.
Friday Night Live 9 on two weekends at 49 Franklin
Recently retired and stand up comedian Greg Adley will host the popular live, local, original sketch comedy “Friday Night Live 9” at 49 Franklin.
Proposed Rumford town budget up 3.47 percent
The Budget Committee has approved a 2019-20 municipal budget of $9.35 million, an increase of close to 3.47 percent.
Buccina presented with Boston Post Cane at selectmen meeting
Joseph Buccina, 96, of Rumford, was presented with the Boston Post Cane Thursday evening.
Roxbury voters approve loan for sand/salt shed
Up to $300,000 has been authorized for a new storage building this summer.
Little Tim’s Ice Fishing Derby attracts 294 anglers
More than $6,500 was raised Saturday to benefit Camp POSTCARD in Poland.
Roxbury voters to consider loan for sand/salt shed
The annual town meeting will take place at 6 p.m. Monday.