Dedication in memory of beloved mother, grandmother.
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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Town Hall, including police and court, closed to the public Friday.
Sue Marshall named director of Rumford Public Library
The former children’s librarian won unanimous approval
Mexico, Rumford officials restart effort for regional rec center
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Peru voters to decide on plowing roads
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Mexico hosting barbecue for outgoing, incoming town managers
Friday’s reception a tribute to Jack Gaudet and Raquel Welch.
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Jack Blanchard started while a California Highway Patrol officer.
Dixfield closing Police Department on Friday
Chief resigns; Oxford County Sheriff’s Office covering for now.