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Council plans barrier assessment in Ellis River Watershed
The Androscoggin River Watershed Council plans to conduct a barrier assessment in the Ellis River Watershed this summer and fall, starting in mid to late July. The Ellis River Watershed includes portions of Andover, Rumford and Roxbury. The assessment aims to document conditions at road crossings such as damaged and undersized culverts that block fish […]
Dueling Pianos coming to 49 Franklin
Dueling Pianos, part of the “Best of Boston” entertainment series, will take place at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 21, in the Mystic Theater at 49 Franklin in Rumford. Throughout the event the players perform audience requested songs. The pianists sing and battle back and forth with comedic commentary and hilarious banter. Many times, requests […]
Two firefighters approved for Rumford
RUMFORD — Recommendations to fill two vacant firefighting positions were approved by the Select Board on July 6. Fire Chief Chris Reed said from among five applicants, he recommended new firefighters were Dan Carrier, Jr., current fire chief in Peru; and Justin Tibbetts, member of the Andover Fire Department. The Select Board voted 4-0 on […]
Rumford library plans summer youth programming
Rumford Public Library has a full calendar of children’s activities scheduled for this summer, including live animals, arts, science and visits from Rumford’s heroes. All events are free and open to River Valley children and families. Events will be held on the 56 Rumford Ave. library’s lawn. In inclement weather, events will be held in […]
ArtVan to visit Rumford library Wednesdays this summer
RUMFORD — ArtVan is scheduled to visit Rumford Public Library several times this summer. This art-making event is free for River Valley youths and families of all ages. The van will visit the 56 Rumford Ave. library at 3 p.m. Wednesdays, July 12, 19 and 26, and Aug. 2, 9, 16 and 23. Established in […]
Laura Johnston and Mark Thibodeau hired as assistant principals for Rumford, Mexico schools
Johnston will serve Rumford Elementary School; Thibodeau at Meroby Elementary School in Mexico.
Charges against Seth Carey dismissed; attorney rebukes state police for ‘rotten’ investigation
Lawyer James Howaniec is calling for an investigation into the practices of Maine State Police who brought charges against Carey in 2018.
Face Time: Matthew Carrier shares his story about surviving cancer twice
The Rumford native hopes his book “To Ring the Bell” will encourage and inspire people going through difficult times.