RUMFORD — The local Hope Association is teaming up with the National Wrestling Alliance to present a Wrestling On Fire event Saturday. Catherine Johnson, Hope Association’s executive director, said this is the first time she has been involved in entertainment like this. Johnson said the alliance is looking for a place to hold an event […]
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Region 9 forestry instructor leaving field in June
RUMFORD — Marc Dupuis has seen interest grow, decline and grow again during 27 years of teaching forestry at the Region 9 School of Applied Technology. Some years, 16 or 17 young people, mostly boys, want to learn the traditional skill of timber harvesting. Other years, only a half-dozen or so have enrolled in the […]
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Student musicians are motivated
RUMFORD — Many parents struggle to motivate teenagers to do homework, clean their rooms or do their chores. Not so when it comes to creating music. Talented students at Mountain Valley High School spend hours practicing and preparing for performances. Music motivates them by providing a way to express themselves, relieve stress and bond with […]
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Jacqueline F. Fallon
RUMFORD — Jacqueline F. Fallon, 71, of Spruce Street, Rumford, died Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Rumford Hospital with her family by her side. She was born in Rumford, March 23, 1940, the daughter of Albert and Reta (Boyle) Thibodeau. Jacqueline graduated from Stephens High School in Rumford, Class of 1958, and had attended the […]
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Town manager corrects message about sidewalks, 911
RUMFORD — Town Manager Carlo Puiia admitted Monday that he made a mistake telling residents to dial 911 if they have concerns about slippery sidewalks. Puiia was asked by Selectman Greg Buccina at last week’s board meeting what residents should do when they need to report icy sidewalks. Puiia responded that they can voice their […]
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Red Hat Tea MEXICO — The Red Hat Mommas of Maine held their January meeting at the “Green Church” with a meal served by the church women. Poems were read and games were played with prizes awarded. Birthdays were acknowledged and the teapot exchange was made. One new member was welcomed to the group. A […]
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Empower program presented
“Empower Yourself into the New Year” was recently presented at Rumford Hospital, sponsored by the Dempsey Center. Dan Elliott, R.N., of the hospital’s cardiac and pulmonary rehab department, was the presenter. The program aimed to provide strategies to make participants feel more energetic and engaged in life through fun activities and gentle exercise. Elliott has […]
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W. Packard: Old approach to global debt
With the financial worldwide debt problem continuing, as it has, having no solution is like watching a snowball rolling down a mountainside. It gets bigger as it rolls along and consumes more and more people, as well as countries and governments and everything in its path as it gains momentum. The financial dilemma that the […]
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Rumford board sets Feb. 23 for TIF meeting
RUMFORD — Selectmen unanimously agreed Thursday night to hold a public hearing and special town meeting Feb. 23 to vote on tax increment financing agreements for three new TIF districts. The hearing will be held at 6 p.m. and the special town meeting at 7 p.m. in Rumford Falls Auditorium. At previous meetings, selectmen tagged […]
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Rumford tattoo artists to donate proceeds from cancer-related tattoos
RUMFORD — Jon Nisbet of Rumford has found a way to honor those who have battled cancer, whether they’ve won or lost the fight. His family has been plagued by the disease. In the past 10 years, he has lost 15 members, including his mother, an aunt, an uncle and a grandmother, he said. Nisbet, […]