Save the date! Oct. 11 — DownTown Dash 5K in Rumford Oct. 11 — Hanover Celebration of Fall at the library, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 11 — Pumpkin Fest in Rumford Oct. 11 — Oktoberfest at the Rumford Armory, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 18 –Craft Fair at American Legion Post #24, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 24 — […]
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Stash of Cash is back!
Proceeds go directly to the River Valley Chamber of Commerce to help fund community projects and events for 2015. The Stash of Cash is the easiest way to win big money and support your community. In exchange for a donation of $5, participants fill out a ticket with their information. The ticket is returned to […]
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Get in the next River Valley area visitor’s guide
As you know, the River Valley Chamber of Commerce produces the River Valley Directory — Four Seasons Guide annually. Over 10,000 are published and distributed throughout the seven State Information Centers in Maine, the Rumford Information Center and in relocation packets. If your business or organization had previously placed an ad in our guidebook we […]
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Christmas in the Valley Craft Fair 2014 registration form
It’s time to register for the 2014 Christmas in the Valley Craft Fair.
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Question 4: Should Maine borrow $10 million to help fund cancer research?
Every year in Maine, more than 8,000 people are diagnosed with cancer. About 3,000 of them die, making the disease the No. 1 killer of Mainers. In November, Maine voters will decide whether to spend $10 million of taxpayer money to pay for research aimed at finding a cure for cancer. Many of those voters […]
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Veterans: Share your story
Maine military families and veterans. Contact Special Sections at [email protected] before October 15 so that we can feature your story in our upcoming Veterans Day Salute feature stories supplement.
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Geothermal systems: A cold weather alternative
As a result, a growing number of homeowners are looking for a more economical way to heat their home and many are considering geothermal systems for a number of good reasons. • Savings and efficiency Geothermal systems, which draw on the stored energy in the earth, are much more efficient than propane and offer savings […]
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Understanding attic insulation
According to the Energy Star program, you should add more insulation if the existing insulation is just level with or below the floor joists of your attic. If you cannot see any of the floor joists because the insulation is well above them, you probably have enough and adding more may not be cost-effective. In […]
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Model Neighborhood Project helps install wood pellet boilers in Farmington
FARMINGTON — Richard and Crystal Wilde spent $300 in January to heat their home with a new wood pellet boiler system. It was a $268 savings from what he would have paid for oil heat in January, he said. He expects to save about $1,200 this year. Tor Goettsche, owner of a three-unit apartment building […]
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It’s going to get hot
Sitting in front of your fireplace with a warm beverage surrounded by family and friends is one of the enduring images of winter in America. Fireplaces are a huge selling point for many homes, and keeping them in good working order can help add to the resale value of your home. There are several things […]