Envision Rumford, in collaboration with the towns of Rumford and Mexico, is holding a resource fair for those affected by the December flooding. The event is set for 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, at Mountain Valley High School, 977 Hancock St. in Rumford. Eight different organizations will provide a brief overview of the types of […]
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Posted inLocal & State, River Valley
The former slave’s memoir that was saved from a fire is a key part of the American story
Harriet Beecher Stowe met Josiah Henson, who became a model, in part, for her novel ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin.’
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Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
‘Heart of the community’: Principal describes new Mexico school for 1,000 students
The school is expected to open around December 2025 or January 2026.
Posted inLocal News, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford increases sewer rate to $600 per unit
The cost to operate and maintain the district infrastructure has become a costly expenditure to the users of the system, according to Roland Arsenault, superintendent for the Rumford-Mexico Sewer District.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
A rapidly changing landscape for first responders leaves many firefighters, EMTs unprotected
With most of Maine’s fire departments and emergency medical services responding to potentially violent situations, many of Maine’s non-law enforcement first responders are investing in ballistic personal protective equipment. Many of those who aren’t investing in the equipment would like to.
Posted inLocal & State, News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Historical book written by slave is saved from Rumford fire that destroyed 1820s house
The historic Mountain Spring Farm at 473 Andover Road was destroyed in a wind-driven fire late Wednesday afternoon. Rumford Fire Deputy Chief Mike Arsenault was able to save a book written by a slave.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Rumford-based school district plans groundbreaking for Mexico school
Mountain Valley Community School will be built on Highland Avenue in Mexico.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
Filmed in Maine: ‘Blood and Money’
Many of the scenes in the crime thriller, were filmed in the barren woods of Newry.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford couple is celebrating ‘growing’ together for 54 years
When she was upset about issues she would write him a letter and leave it on his pillow. After he read it, they could sit down and have a good talk.
Posted inLocal News, Rumford Falls Times
FEMA opens Damage Recovery Center in Rumford
RUMFORD — FEMA has opened a Damage Recovery Center at Rumford Falls Auditorium, daily from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. FEMA Assistance can be requested in the following methods: • In person at the Rumford Falls Auditorium, 145 Congress Street, Rumford, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., 7 days a week (please use entrance at 150 River Street from Monday-Friday […]