CANTON — Sherwood L. Campbell, 64, of Canton, died unexpectedly early Wednesday, Feb. 8, at his home. He was born Nov. 30, 1947, in Rumford, a son of Sheldon and Norma (Davis) Campbell. He attended local schools, graduating from Canton High School and later from the University of Maine at Orono with a bachelor’s degree […]
Rumford maine
advertisement
Posted inConnections
Briefly
Public supper MEXICO — A public supper will be served at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Mexico Congregational Church, UCC (the “Green Church”). The menu consists of roast pork, vegetables, homemade rolls and pies. Adults, $8 and under 12, $3. Takeouts will be available after 5:30; call 364-8603. Valentine dance RUMFORD — A […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, River Valley
RSU 10 gets word of state aid hike
DIXFIELD — Western Foothills Regional School Unit 10 has received preliminary state aid figures that show a significant increase in funding from 2011-12. It’s still not enough to offset the built-in increases, Superintendent Tom Ward said, but the amount is going in the right direction. Last year, the region’s state aid was reduced by a […]
Posted inRiver Valley
Rumford native to open new Mexican take-out business using locally-grown produce
RUMFORD — Eight miles out of town on South Rumford Road, Annette Marin has literally Gone Loco!. That’s the name of her new foods-based, Mexican takeout business that will feature products from farms within a 50-mile radius, with the exception of cheese. That will come from Pineland Farms Inc. in New Gloucester. Marin, who owns […]
Posted inConnections
Briefly
Texas hold ’em RUMFORD — There will be a Texas hold ’em tournament Saturday, Feb. 11, at the American Legion Hall. Game starts at 10 a.m. Registration starts at 9 a.m. $50 buy in. Lunch will be served at noon for $6. Class of 1945 MEXICO — Stephens High School Class of 1945 will meet […]
Posted inRiver Valley
Rumford board to consider warrant on tax districts
RUMFORD — Selectmen will convene a special board meeting Thursday to approve a town warrant on the proposed creation of three new tax-increment financing districts. The meeting begins at 4 p.m. Feb. 9 in the Municipal Building Conference Room. The warrant will be discussed in a public hearing at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, in […]
Posted inRiver Valley
Peru committee considers wind turbine noise levels
PERU — The town Wind Ordinance Committee discussed the issue of turbine sound at its Wednesday night meeting. The committee voted to have a safety setback from property lines, roadways and public areas that is three times the height of a turbine, which would most likely amount to 1,500 feet, Chairman Bill Hine said. When […]
Posted inRiver Valley
Strathglass Park improvement plans stymied over ownership issue
RUMFORD — Tentative plans to revitalize Strathglass Park along Hancock Street remain stonewalled until municipal officials determine ownership of a rock wall lining that side. Also called into question is ownership of the strip of land on either side of the wall from Maine Avenue north to the Strathglass Park walkway. Early Tuesday afternoon, Town […]
Posted inConnections
Briefly
Weekly cribbage RUMFORD — The Snow Shoe Club on Waldo Street is now hosting cribbage every Thursday night. Games begin at 6 p.m. The first and second week of each month will be singles, third and fourth will be partners. For more information, call Jim at 369-9525. Isabella meeting RUMFORD — St. Timothy Circle 504, […]