Town to pay for Parks and Rec office, eligible for FEMA reimbursement.
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.
Money being put into Mexico building for temporary school
On Oct. 8, the Mountain Valley Middle School, which housed 366 students in grades 5 to 8, abruptly closed its doors when an air quality test conducted by an industrial hygienist deemed the school is no longer a safe and healthy place to work and learn.
Photos: Family Fun Harvest Bingo at RES
Any money made from the raffles and bingo cards went to the Rumford Elementary School PTO.
Where’s Miguel, the Elf on the Shelf?
It’s an idea from the Mexico Town Office to feature the 5-foot Elf on the Shelf.
Theriault updates Mexico police recruitment efforts
Theriault, a former county sheriff and Mexico police chief, was hired Aug. 19 by the town for a year as chief administrator of records, evidence and inventory, shortly after the police department suspended operations due to a shortage of officers.
RPL Friends to host holiday reception
The library reopened after an extended closure for the removal of asbestos and renovations this fall, and the party will celebrate its grand reopening.
Mexico targeting $6 million for new fire station
U.S. Department of Agriculture recently selected the town of Mexico to receive disaster repair funding to replace its fire station.
Special Rumford town meeting Thursday
The articles will be acted upon at 6 p.m. in the Rumford Falls Auditorium, prior to the regular Select Board meeting.
Annual Toy Drive Games at MVHS
In addition to free admission, the first 50 fans who donate to the Toy Drive at each game will receive a special ugly sweater MV t-shirt made this year by Hot Colors Screen Printing out of Norway.
Mexico working to recruit officers to reestablish its police department
Jim Theriault has identified two people who are interested in joining the police department, while he works to get recertified as an officer.