RUMFORD — Each June, voters are asked to appropriate monies for non-profits through initiated articles as part of the annual town budget. This June, citizens will be asked to approve $50,000 to the American Legion Post 24, which is also housing the local VFW Post, which could no longer afford its building on Waldo Street. […]
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Historic home razed in wind-swept fire in Rumford
Winds reportedly gusting to 40 mph carried embers that started a second fire at 33 Franklin St., the site of the Waldo Pettingill House, built in 1891. Pettingill was the first president of Oxford Paper Co.
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Buckfield to explore financial impact of leaving Western Foothills school district
The Select Board will name an ad hoc committee to see if it is economically feasible to reestablish a district with Hartford and Sumner.
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Bethel’s Olivia Cuneo offers coffee, conversation from a converted horse cart
Cuneo said she’s had many heart-to heart conversations with her regulars, whose drink orders she remembers before their names.
Posted inLocal News, Rumford Falls Times
Two teachers hired for Rumford Elementary School
RUMFORD — Directors of Regional School Unit 10 recently approved hiring two fifth grade teachers for Rumford Elementary School. Superintendent Deb Alden recommended Tracy Morin and Mary Malchisky for the positions. She said Morin is with Maine School Administrative District 44 in Bethel and has been an elementary school teacher the past 21 years. “We […]
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40 condo units to be built near Black Mountain in Rumford
Plans for Black Mountain Condo Village call for 20 buildings, each housing two units, with a selection of one-, two- and four-bedroom units.
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Western Foothills school officials look to cut proposed 16% budget increase
Superintendent Deb Alden said the district has already made some reductions, and is aiming for an 8% increase.
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Rumford students sent to hospital after truck strikes bus in Farmington
Four were taken to a Farmington hospital with suspected minor injuries after a bus and truck collided at a ‘very low speed,’ police said.
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Annual sliding race in Rumford raises $3,000 for charity
Superman defeated Batman and Captain America for the coveted title.
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Buckfield town manager warns taxpayers on potential RSU 10 increase
Town Manager Cameron Hinkley said the town cannot afford continued double-digit increases in municipal and school budgets.