Jason Dolloff and his daughter, Carrigan Robinson, used a rope and his jacket to try to save the injured bird.
Marianne Hutchinson
Marianne Hutchinson is a general assignment reporter for the Rumford Falls Times. She has worked for the Times for three years covering the RSU 10 and RSU 56 school boards encompassing the towns of Rumford, Mexico, Dixfield and other nearby towns in the River Valley area. She also covers the selectmen’s and town meetings and other activities of the towns of Canton and Andover. Marianne has lived in Lewiston for 33 years with her husband, Dennis. She graduated from the University of Maine at Orono with a degree in Journalism and advertising. Before becoming a reporter for the Times she held various positions as an educational technician for English as a Second Language students of Lewiston schools and as a proofreader and production editor for Pine Tree Composition, a former typesetting company in Lewiston. In her spare time, she loves to read books, especially memoirs, and articles from newspapers and magazines. She also likes to attend exercise classes at the YMCA in Auburn or go for bike rides with her husband and friends. During the winter months she enjoys snowshoeing and cross-country skiing with family and friends.
RSU 56 plans to reinstate varsity football
Athletic Director Jess McGreevy said an eight-man team is requested.
RSU 10 picks architect for elementary school
The school board is looking for a site in the Rumford-Mexico area.
Canton voters eliminate administrator ordinance
Selectmen want to divide up the duties and save some money.
RSU 56 approves budget on fifth try
The total votes Tuesday from Canton, Carthage, Dixfield and Peru was 505-454.
Canton fire destroys Turner Street home
No one was hurt during a fire that destroyed a single-family residence Sunday afternoon at 138 Turner St. in Canton.
Rumford Hospital welcomes first baby of 2020 on New Year’s Day
Kaylynn Magee of Rumford gave birth to a baby boy, Hudsyn Magee, on New Year’s Day at Rumford Hospital at 7:38 p.m. The baby weighed 6 pounds 3 ounces and was 19.25 inches long.
Exercisers say long-term plan, not New Year’s resolution, leads to success
Regulars at the Greater Rumford Community Center are reaching their goal of better mental and physical health.
Doggin’ it at Christmas
A Christmas party for the dogs took place Monday at Sissy’s Stay N’ Play & Spa in Rumford. The dogs had their photos taken with Santa Claus and received a stocking filled with homemade dog biscuits from business owner Julie Steward.
Helping others stay warm
Rumford Public Library employees and community volunteers collected more than 125 coats and accessories to give away to seniors who need them. The coats and accessories will be available at the library’s meeting room until Saturday.