The farm in Peru has conducted more than 25 benefits over two decades.
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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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.
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Area urged to become recovery ready to combat substance abuse
MEXICO — The importance of being a recovery ready community to combat substance abuse was emphasized at a community forum attended by up to 80 people on May 1. The event, held in The Apostolic Church, included speakers to discuss the challenges, a discussion on prevention and education, assisting law enforcement, intervention, treatment and […]
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Off-broadway comes to Rumford for Mother’s Day weekend
RUMFORD — Peter Fogel’s Off-Broadway show “Til Death Due Us Part You First” comes to 49 Franklin in Rumford for two performances on Saturday, May 13th. With his signature wit, vocal gifts, and timing; Fogel brings to life over 15 unforgettable characters in a fast-paced and hilarious presentation. Fogel’s one man show is directed by […]
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Hollywood comes to Rumford!
RUMFORD — Comedian, actor, author, Bob Perlow also known as “The Warm Up Guy” will tell stories, jokes and accounts of working with some of the biggest stars from Hollywood with his one-man, multi-media show Tales From Hollywood on Friday, May 12th at 49 Franklin. Perlow opened many sitcoms with jokes and stand-up comedy to […]
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Rumford native in flyweight title bout at NEF 52: Zero Hour
PORTLAND — Caleb Austin has been a student of the game from the cradle as it applies to mixed martial arts and wrestling. Over the past two years, those exploits have taken a brief back seat while Austin, 24, concentrated on hitting the books elsewhere. Since a loss by technical knockout to Tyler Smythe with […]
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Former Rumford police sergeant looking to carry torch for 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Germany
Doug Maifeld is raising money for the June trip as a Final Leg Torch Runner.
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Four arrested in Peru on drug charges after body found in Rumford
Police say they found fentanyl, methamphetamine, prescription drugs, scales and $1,320 in suspected drug proceeds during the search.
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Proposed Mexico 2023-24 town budget up slightly
MEXICO — The proposed town 2023-24 municipal budget of $3.72 million represents a small increase, said Town Manager Raquel Welch-Day on April 26. Last year’s approved town budget was $3.28 million. Welch-Day said, “I’m hoping to keep the tax rate the same, but we’ll have to see how things play out with the school budget […]