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.
Mexico plans to relocate town departments in 2025
The town would like to move all departments except highway into the Meroby Elementary School building.
Rumford native donates ‘Hopeful’ sign in memory of his immigrant father
The 25-foot sign was placed at 150 Congress St. on the wall facing Dunkin’.
36th DARE culmination slated for May 30 at MVHS
RUMFORD — For the first time since 2019, a Drug Abuse Resistance Education culmination celebration will be open to the families of RSU 10 students in the program. Sponsored by the Rumford Police Department, this year’s 36th DARE event will begin at 9:15 a.m. in the Muskie Auditorium at Mountain Valley High School. Instructor […]
Wood bank being created in the River Valley
by Lou Marin Shannon Glover and Gary Dolloff, along with a small army of helpers and volunteers, have joined together to create a wood bank in the River Valley. Wood banks function much like food banks, giving out firewood to people in need. To date, hundreds of firewood banks exist nationwide, including programs […]
Dirigo High School 2023 Top Ten Students
Austin Adams of Canton is the son of Travis Adams and Becky Adams. During his years at Dirigo High School, Austin has participated in golf, basketball and baseball, all four year of high school. Out of school, he enjoys golfing at the dale with the boys. He plans to attend Central Maine Community College, […]
Live drill exercise in Rumford Tuesday
RUMFORD — On Tuesday morning, local fire, emergency responders and police will conduct a live-drill mock exercise, according to Fire Chief Chris Reed, who is also Rumford’s emergency management director. Reed said Friday afternoon the mock exercise will be the offloading of 20,000 pounds of anhydrous ammonia at the Rumford Power Facility on Industrial Park […]
Peru farmers win Spirit of America award
The farm in Peru has conducted more than 25 benefits over two decades.
Tuesday morning fire leaves Mexico family homeless
Upon arrival, crews encountered heavy fire pushing from the attached garage of the dwelling and working its way into the living areas.