10,000 units of blood has been donated over 25 years at American Legion Post 24, says Nicole Evans of the American Red Cross.
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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Despite added stress, ADs remain focused on athletes
The coronavirus has added stress to every athletic director’s job, but they continue to strive to work around COVID-19 and keep students safe.
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Two Rumford officers credited with saving Mexico couple
Cpl. Lawrence Winson and Officer Robert Haseltine pulled them through a bedroom window.
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Mexico couple alerted to house fire by barking dog
There’s a reason why they call canines “man’s best friend.”
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Mexico pedestrian dies after being hit by truck in nighttime rainstorm
MEXICO — A local woman died after being struck by a pickup while walking on Osgood Avenue in a rainstorm Monday night. Sally Yarnish, 81, was known by many “as the lady who walks the roads at night,” Police Chief Roy Hodsdon said. According to the chief, a witness said it was raining at the […]
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Peru hunter gets grand slam — five years after daughter
Over a three-month period, Chris Cote shot a moose, bear, deer and wild turkey.
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Three Rumford Community Home staff members test positive for COVID-19
Management says extra precautions are being taken, including increased testing.
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Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa greets children in Mexico — from a distance
MEXICO — Holiday traditions aren’t guaranteed during the pandemic, but the Mexico Firemen’s Relief Association gave it their best shot Friday night with the annual visit from Santa Claus. A few days ago, Fire Chief Richard Jones believed they were still going to have a Santa Claus parade, with Santa practicing social distancing. However, when […]
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Rumford church provides 100 families with Thanksgiving dinners
It’s the 18th annual Thanksgiving Giveaway by Praise Assembly of God Church.
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Santa’s coming to town — but keeping his distance
Mexico’s annual Santa Parade will go on, but with modifications due to COVID-19 restrictions.