Luckily, if your backyard does not accommodate, help is not far away, as several local companies sell and even build awnings and screen rooms to shield you from the summertime sun. Or, you can go the old-fashioned route, and plant a tree. Local landscapers stand ready to help you put something in the ground that […]
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Understanding college applications
“The key to minimizing the stress of the college application process, whether you are starting as early as middle school or are a senior just beginning now, is to get and stay organized,” said April Bell, director of counseling at The College Board. “A step-by-step action plan will allow you to keep track of deadlines […]
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You’re never too old to return to school
For one reason or another, you’re considering going back to school. You’ve been out for so long you’re not sure you can do it. Sure, you’re older and wiser now, but you’re still going to feel out of place among all of those 18-year-olds. You won’t have much in common with them, and you’re not […]
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Working adults plug into online education
(BPT) — Many working adults begin using technology from the moment their alarm clocks go off. From checking emails on a tablet over morning coffee, to sending out social media posts from a smartphone before they get into the office, technology allows people to be efficient and stay connected anytime, anyplace. This same technology is […]
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Maine college grads missing out on overlooked student loan tax credit program
AUGUSTA — It’s been more than five years since Maine created tax credits for college graduates who remain in the state to work, but only a fraction of graduates take advantage of the program because of the state’s failure to effectively market it, lawmakers and advocates say. Lawmakers heralded the Educational Opportunity Tax Credit as […]
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President’s message
Hello everyone, Finally, some sunshine to brighten our days! I am sure I am not the only one who feels like this winter is lasting forever. But, no worries, there is an end in sight and warmer days are on the horizon. Now I’m not trying to rush this year along, but I do have […]
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Calendar of Events
April 12th—Scrap for Hope at Hope Assoc. 7am-10pm April 19th—River Valley Annual Easter Egg Hunt 6am-9am April 24th—Chamber Annual Dinner & Awards Banquet May 4-5th— Jewelry sale @ Rumford Hospital May 7th—Chamber Board Meeting 7:30 @ BSB May 10th-Rumford’s Annual Lumberjack Festival
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Quick Start Business Workshop Series
Quick Start Business Workshop Series: Everything you need to know to start your own business Quick Start is a series of FREE workshops that began on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Community Concepts’ conference room at 17 Market Square, S. Paris. These workshops are for anyone who is thinking […]
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Annual Dinner & Awards
The River Valley Chamber of Commerce will be having their Annual Dinner & Awards presentation on April 24, at the American Legion hall in Rumford. The Chamber is proud to announce its 2014award recipients for the following categories: Business Person of the Year—Nicols Bros. Volunteer of the Year—Jon Holmes Customer Service of the Year—Paradise by […]
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Annual Easter Egg Hunt details
Children ages seven to 12 may participate in this event. Clues for the hidden eggs will be broadcast on local radio station WOXO 100.7FM starting at 6 a.m. and concluding at 9 a.m. When an egg is found, you will have until noon to bring it to the Mexico Fire Department and receive your Easter […]