The Sons of Italy granite marker lists 78 family names
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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Three women appeal decision to keep controversial book on Dirigo High School’s library shelves
A request to remove ‘Gender Queer: A Memoir’ was made this spring.
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Rumford lighting up Fourth of July with fireworks
Music, food, games and parades scheduled for late afternoon and evening.
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Peru students receive bikes for reading books
PERU — Twenty-eight new bikes were presented to students on June 3 in the Books for Bikes program established by Dirigo Elementary School. Students in grades prekindergarten through four earn a ticket for reading or being read to and every ticket increases their chances of receiving a bike, Principal Charlie Swan said. Eight […]
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Sons of Italy monument dedication on Thursday
RUMFORD — As a celebration of the contributions the Italian people have made to this area, the dedication of a Sons of Italy monument will take place on Thursday. Club member Jim Rinaldo said the event will take place at 11 a.m. at the site, next to the Muskie Memorial near the Rumford Information […]
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McPhee named Dixfield’s Distinguished Citizen
DIXFIELD — Bob McPhee was named the Dixfield Distinguished Citizen at the Board of Selectmen’s meeting on June 27. McPhee, who was nominated by Jon Holmes, was selected from four candidates for recognition for his contributions to the community. Other candidates were Lauren Hebert, Library Director Corina Lee and current Boston Post Cane recipient […]
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Kirk Thurston is named state commander of the American Legion
The Rumford resident is a retired Navy veteran
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RSU 10 voters approve new school building and $30.95 million budget
About 98% of the cost will be paid by the Maine Department of Education in subsidized bonds.
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4th of July fireworks are returning to Rumford
RUMFORD — Fireworks and other events will return on July 4th in the Hosmer Field Complex. The Fourth of July Committee and the Rumford Parks Commission is bringing back the popular event, which includes lots of food, music, kids games and more. While they have not yet posted an official schedule for the music performers, […]
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Concerts in the Park begin Thursday in Rumford
RUMFORD — The first of three summer concerts will take place Thursday at the gazebo in Veteran’s Memorial Park near the end of Congress Street. Cheryl Dickson, executive director for the River Valley Chamber of Commerce, said the concerts are free, but donations will be accepted in marked containers that will be available. A food […]