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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PublishedSeptember 19, 2023
Dolloff inducted to Maine Amateur Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame
Gary Dolloff joined the Maine Amateur Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame in a ceremony at Mast Landing Brewing Company in Freeport on Saturday, August 19. He was inducted by the legendary Rumford Panthers coach, mentor, and teacher Jerry Perkins, now of Orrington, Maine. According to Perkins, Dolloff’s passion for coaching the Mountain Valley High School […]
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2023
Replacement of Rumford-Mexico Bridge to begin in October
The project is expected to take two years to complete.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2023
Retired State Police troop commander joins Rumford Police as a part-time officer
RUMFORD — Police Chief Tony Milligan welcomed retired Maine State Police Lieutenant and Rumford resident Kyle Tilsley to the force Thursday afternoon as the department’s newest member of the team as a part-time reserve patrolman. Tilsley is originally from upstate New York and moved to Fort Fairfield in the early 90s. In 1994, he was […]
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2023
Mexico approves use of surplus monies at special town meeting
MEXICO — At a special town meeting on Sept. 5, citizens needs five minutes to approve the use of town surplus on a pair of articles. One was to authorize $30,000 out of surplus for audit services. This includes two years of audits and funds to the town’s Trio system. The second was $5,880.76 out […]
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2023
Ware-Butler has grand opening, partners with Ace Hardware
MEXICO — Ware-Butler Building Supply held a grand opening on Sept. 9, celebrating their partnership with Ace Hardware. Ware Butler Manager Mike Skehan, who has been at the 369 River Rd. business since they took over Puiia’s in 2021, noted, “Having Ace Hardware come in is actually a very big change for us. We’ve expanded […]
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PublishedSeptember 11, 2023
Photo: ATVers raise money in the mud
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PublishedSeptember 6, 2023
Replacement of Rumford-Mexico Bridge begins in October
MEXICO/RUMFORD — The replacement project of the Rumford-Mexico Bridge, also known as the Red Bridge, located along Route 2, will get underway in October, said Town Manager Raquel Welch-Day. She told the Select Board on Sept. 5 that work will begin by removing trees along both sides along the banking on the Swift River to […]
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PublishedSeptember 6, 2023
Grease fire displaces family from their Mexico home
Firefighters limited the fire damage to the first floor, and no injuries were reported.
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PublishedSeptember 5, 2023
Rumford church offers clothing, food, school supplies
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PublishedSeptember 5, 2023
Sept. 15 forum in Mexico with local, county and state officials to address issues
At a board meeting earlier this summer, residents on Middle Avenue in Mexico complained about the living situation in that area, hindered by the drug situation and the unsightly condition of several properties.
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