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Class of 1952 MEXICO — The class of 1952 from Stephens High School of Rumford will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 2, at the Chicken Coop for their monthly luncheon. All class members and guests welcome. Class of 1956 MEXICO — The Stephens High School class of 56 luncheon will be held at noon […]
Steven D. Marston Sr.
RUMFORD — Steven D. Marston Sr., 64, of Rumford, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, at the Rumford Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 13, 1947, in Rumford, a son of Walter L. and Maurine (Brown) Marston Sr. He attended Rumford and Mexico schools before serving in the U.S. Navy from 1965 to […]
Sudden thaw sends Androscoggin, Swift ice downstream
RUMFORD — Talk about system shock. One day rivers and streams in the Androscoggin River Watershed are turning to ice and the next, flushing it all down river during a sudden warm-up and heavy rainfall. The culprit this time was a fast-moving low pressure system packing unseasonably warm southerly winds that dumped up to an […]
Four River Valley residents nabbed in prescription drug sweep
RUMFORD — Four area residents were arrested Tuesday and Wednesday on felony drug trafficking charges during an ongoing prescription drug crackdown by Rumford police and Maine Drug Enforcement agents. Melinda Blodgett, 28, of 201 Waldo St. in Rumford was arrested at 1:22 p.m. Wednesday on aggravated trafficking in Suboxone, Rumford police Capt. Daniel Garbarini said […]
William J. ‘Baldy’ Cunningham
RUMFORD — William J. “Baldy” Cunningham, 90, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, at the Rumford Hospital. He was a resident of Penobscot Street, Rumford. He was born in Rumford, Aug. 14, 1921, a son of Peter and Lozia (Richard) Cunningham. He attended Rumford schools. He served in the U.S. Army and National Guard as a master […]
MVHS student selected to attend HOBY
RUMFORD — Mountain Valley High School sophomore Abbey Pinkham was selected to attend the Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership program as an ambassador in early June. Ambassadors are chosen based on their potential to lead others. Pinkham demonstrates her leadership skills in Peer Helpers, Student Council and as sophomore class secretary. She plays soccer and […]
Provencher named ‘Teacher of the Term’
RUMFORD — During a recent school-wide assembly, co-presidents of the Student Council, Cam Welch and Cody Smith, announced the Teacher of the Term, Kristen Provencher. In presenting the award, the co-presidents said, “This term’s teacher of term is hardworking. Her determination and work ethic are shown not only through her work in teaching health but […]
Hotel Rumford sold; renovations under way
RUMFORD — Kevin Kaulback confirmed Tuesday that he signed the final paperwork to purchase Hotel Rumford. Workers were beginning renovations to the 14-room hotel on Canal Street by mid-morning. The hotel, which has a bar and pub on the main floor, was previously owned by Doug Schneider and Dawn Allen, and had been for sale […]