RUMFORD — Mountain Valley High School sophomore Abbey Pinkham was selected to attend the Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership program as an ambassador in early June. Ambassadors are chosen based on their potential to lead others. Pinkham demonstrates her leadership skills in Peer Helpers, Student Council and as sophomore class secretary. She plays soccer and […]
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Provencher named ‘Teacher of the Term’
RUMFORD — During a recent school-wide assembly, co-presidents of the Student Council, Cam Welch and Cody Smith, announced the Teacher of the Term, Kristen Provencher. In presenting the award, the co-presidents said, “This term’s teacher of term is hardworking. Her determination and work ethic are shown not only through her work in teaching health but […]
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Hotel Rumford sold; renovations under way
RUMFORD — Kevin Kaulback confirmed Tuesday that he signed the final paperwork to purchase Hotel Rumford. Workers were beginning renovations to the 14-room hotel on Canal Street by mid-morning. The hotel, which has a bar and pub on the main floor, was previously owned by Doug Schneider and Dawn Allen, and had been for sale […]
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Woman in South Rumford Road crash ‘lucky’
RUMFORD — A woman escaped injury in a one-car accident on South Rumford Road on Tuesday morning. Venus Rich, 22, of Rumford, was headed west on when her vehicle veered off a curve near the home of Norman Beaudet. Beaudet was across the road from his house loading firewood into a truck when Rich’s Pontiac […]
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Rumford homeowner surprises burglar
RUMFORD — A resident on Dragoons Road came home to find a burglar running from his house Tuesday morning. Police received a report at 11:18 a.m. of a robbery at a home on Dragoons Road across from McDonald’s on Route 2. Officer Mike Belanger responded. Police Chief Stacy Carter said that when the homeowner returned […]
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Dixfield woman named judge
RUMFORD — A Dixfield woman was tapped by Gov. Paul LePage Tuesday to serve as a Maine District Court judge. Nancy Carlson has served as a Family Court magistrate since 1998. Before that, she served as director of the Bureau of Child and Family Services at the Department of Human Services for nearly four years […]
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Rumford Hospital to host new diabetes support group
RUMFORD — Certified diabetes educator Barbara MacGregor is hosting a new free diabetes support group at Rumford Hospital. The first meeting will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 18, in Conference Room A on the hospital’s ground floor. Spokeswoman Jane Bubar said discussion at the debut meeting will include group goals, […]
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MVHS student selected for leadership program
RUMFORD — Mountain Valley High School sophomore Katie Collette was selected to attend the Maine Youth Leadership program as an ambassador in mid-May. The program is a four-day leadership conference at the University of Southern Maine’s campus in Gorham. Collette shows developing leadership skills in team sports such as alpine ski team, softball and soccer. […]
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Rumford police log
Unless otherwise noted, the following are to be arraigned on March 6 in Rumford District Court: * John Farrington, 21, East Andover, operating under the influence, 12:07 a.m. Dec. 24. He was released on $1,000 unsecured bail. * Seth Haynes, 21, Peru, furnishing liquor to minors, 9:46 p.m. Dec. 23 near Route 2. He was […]
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Barbara June Parrella
RUMFORD — Barbara June Parrella, 85, died on Sunday, Dec. 18, in Rumford. She was born March 9, 1926, in Rumford, the daughter of Chandler Adley and Ethel Cawley. She grew up in Rumford and Deer Isle, Canada. She graduated from Stephens High School in 1945 as a member of the National Honor Society. In […]