Do you have a silly aunt or grandmother that you just adore? Then you’ll love this Halloween event The Witches of 49 Franklin are ready to show you how to celebrate the season with lots of laughs, and Halloween fun starting at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 29, at 49 Franklin in Rumford. “Witches” is […]
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Rumford gets $251,000 grant to put canopy over Hosmer Field hockey rink
RUMFORD — The Rumford Park and Recreation Department has received a $251,000 matching grant to put a canopy over the hockey rink at the Hosmer Field Complex on Lincoln Avenue. The department’s board of directors announced the award from the Land and Water Conservation Fund at their meeting Monday. Chairman Dan Richard said the department […]
Rumford, Buckfield high school principals say students learning in and out of classrooms
Students from Mountain Valley High School in Rumford and students from Buckfield Junior-Senior High School attended a career day at Sunday River resort in Newry last month.
River Valley Pumpkin Fest set for Saturday in Rumford
RUMFORD — The 11th annual River Valley Pumpkin Fest will take place Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. downtown. Hosted by Gaskyl Productions, the festival will feature food, vendors, artists, crafters, music, sales and activities for all ages along Congress, Hartford and Exchange streets. Organizers encourage festivalgoers to purchase a pass to support the […]
Rumford, Dixfield women identified as victims of deadly crash in Albion
Kandi L. Carrier, 38, of Rumford, died Friday after the van she was riding in collided with a pickup truck. The van’s driver, Mandy L. Thibodeau, 46, of Dixfield, was injured and is in fair condition at a Bangor hospital.
Cooking with Confidence Soup Series begins in Rumford
The series continues over the next three Thursdays and is open to anyone.
Rumford tax rate unchanged for 2023-24
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 Monday evening to maintain the property tax rate at $22.18 per $1,000 of assessed value. Chairman Chris Brennick, Theresa Sax, James Theriault, Frank DiConzo and John Pepin attended the meeting with the Board of Assessors in the Rumford Falls Auditorium. Town Manager Stacy Carter said in order […]
Rumford police chief posts outcome of arrests on Facebook
Chief Tony Milligan says his intent is to give people a better understanding of department operations and issues officers face.
Department of Education to decide Maine teacher of the year Friday
Mountain Valley Middle School science teacher Lacey Todd is one of four finalists for the award.