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.
Posted inNews, River Valley
Rumford bicyclist injured in collision with truck
Teen was flown to Maine Medical Center where he underwent surgery Friday.
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Rumford police charge Mexico teen with gun, drug violations
Police encountered the 16-year-old on Lincoln Avenue and said he was “acting suspiciously.”
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Hanover residents talk pros and cons of deorganizing
The cost of education is a major reason for considering dissolving town government.
Posted inRumford Falls Times
Bob McPhee presented Dixfield’s Distinguished Citizen award
DIXFIELD — Bob McPhee was presented with the Dixfield’s Distinguished Citizen award at the Select Board meeting on Sept. 12. Doing the honors was Board Chairman Richard Pickett, also a state representative. He said the Distinguished Citizen Award was presented for McPhee’s “unselfish commitment for serving our community.” He was named as recipient of […]
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Grand opening of Best Western Plus Rumford Falls
RUMFORD – The grand opening of the Best Western Plus Rumford Falls, located at 50 Prospect Ave., took place Thursday. The newly constructed property is owned by Pennacook Falls Investments, Ltd. and boasts 63 total guestrooms, 12 of which are deluxe suites. Tony Carter, president of Pennacook Falls Investments, Ltd., had gotten out […]
Posted inLocal News, Rumford Falls Times
Mexico tax rate stays at 29.2 mils
MEXICO — For the fourth year in a row, the town’s tax rate will remain the same at $29.20 per $1,000 of valuation. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 in support of the measure as recommended by Town Manager Raquel Welch-Day. A bonus with the 2022-23 budget year is that no money will be taken […]
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Rumford woman participating in her 12th Jimmy Fund Walk marathon virtually
Since 2011, Connie Venskus has raised $15,620 in support of research and patient care at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.