Employees reported that a woman walked up to the drive-thru window at closing time, pointed a pistol at an employee and demanded use of a telephone.
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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Rumford Elementary School accepted by voters
Regional School Unit 10 offered the building, which the town plans for child care programs and a recreational center. .
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Remembering all those who gave so much for us
“Sacrifice is not evenly distributed. It’s a burden that some carry in a much deeper way than others do. But it is something that is given for all of us.” — George O’Keefe Jr.
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Children’s author visits with K-4 students at Mountain Valley High School
RUMFORD — More than 500 excited K-4 students were bussed to Muskie Auditorium at Mountain Valley High School on May 16 for a special visit from a children’s author. The special guest was children’s book author Rosemary Wells of Norwalk, CT, who has been writing and illustrating books for more than half a century. She […]
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Rumford Water District proposes new well to sell water
RUMFORD — The Rumford Water District held a sparsely attended public meeting on May 14th regarding a proposed amendment to its water supply and lease agreement with Blue Triton Brands, Inc., dba Poland Spring Bottling Company. The amendment will allow Poland Spring to lease additional land from RWD off Route 5, where it will develop […]
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Peru voters to consider switch to appointed road commissioner
Current Road Commissioner Brad Hutchings, elected to a three-year term in June 2023, has resigned, effective June 30.
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Two suspects charged after 3 Mexico business burglaries
MEXICO — An 18 year old and a juvenile, both of Rumford, were charged May 6 following burglaries at three Main Street businesses, according to Police Chief Roy C. Hodsdon. Donnovan Bell and a 14-year-old male were each charged with burglary of a non-residence (Class C, 2 counts), aggravated criminal mischief (Class C, 1 count), […]
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Rollie Bousquet of Mexico presented with Spirit of America Award
MEXICO — At the start of the May 7 Select Board meeting, resident Rollie Bousquet was surprised as State Rep. Tammy Schmersal-Burgess presented him with a Spirit of American Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation Tribute is presented annually in the name of 100-plus Maine municipalities to recognize those who volunteer for the community. […]
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Mexico budget proposal has first tax increase in at least five years
Town Manager Raquel Welch-Day said wages and insurance are the biggest reasons for the increase.
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Dixfield municipal budget proposal up $444,586
Increases in police services and reserve accounts are the major reasons.