RUMFORD — The Hope Association welcomes Greg Fraser back as a member of its administrative team. He worked for the association from 1989 to 2003 before moving on to other programs. Fraser will be an administrative assistant to the Hope Association’s leadership team, where he will focus his attention on helping the team to prepare […]
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Hope Association sets annual garage sale
RUMFORD — The Hope Association will hold its annual garage sale weekdays, July 11 to 22, on the Hancock Street side of its building, employee Tammy Roberts said Friday afternoon. The location and time were changed because of renovations to its What Not Shop, a thrift store that offers secondhand items at reduced prices, in […]
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Rumford greenhouse opens for the season
RUMFORD — The Briar Patch Greenhouse opened for the season Tuesday, just in time for Mother’s Day on Sunday. “Our busiest time of the year is easily when we first open,” employee Terri Irish said. “There’s Mother’s Day on May 8, and Memorial Day at the end of the month. It’s a busy time of […]
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Hope Association schedules 41st annual Ride-In
RUMFORD — The Hope Association will hold its 41st annual Ride-In from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, at Horizons Unlimited, 319 Swain Road. The event gives residents “an opportunity to get outside on a snowmobile, to socialize a little bit and have some fun,” according to a news release. Residents are welcome to […]
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Hope Association to host annual spring craft fair on May 9
RUMFORD — The Hope Association will host its annual spring craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9. Association employee Sally Theriault said crafters from the region are invited to purchase table space to sell their items. “This year, we have people from Waterville, Sumner, Andover, Carthage and Dixfield who will have […]
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Hope Association receives gold Work Healthy! award
RUMFORD — After a few years of hitting silver, the Hope Association has finally struck gold. Executive Director Catherine Johnson said the association received the Gold Award from the River Valley Healthy Communities’ Work Healthy! program. The program recognizes businesses and organizations that have placed a high priority on promoting good health for their employees. […]
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DeSalle named HR administrator at Hope Association
RUMFORD — Catherine Johnson, executive director of Hope Association, 85 Lincoln Ave., Rumford, announces that Tonia DeSalle is the new human resource administrator. In this position, she will be supporting Hope Association’s 100-plus employees in areas such as benefits, coordinating trainings, recruiting and retention. She joining the association after working in government contracting and finance […]
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Hope Association clients move into new, improved Highland Terrace home
MEXICO — The Hope Association has moved several of their clients into a new home on Highland Terrace in Mexico, replacing the old residence on Maple Street in Rumford, executive director Catherine Johnson said Monday. The new home, located at 91 Highland Terrace, helps teach residents with intellectual disabilities how to live more independent and […]