AUBURN — The 13th annual Central Maine Heart Walk took place on Sept. 18 in Lewiston/Auburn, Rumford, Bridgton and Brunswick to benefit the life-saving research and education of the American Heart Association. The AHA’s largest event in Central Maine, this year’s event drew approximately 1,200 walkers who together raised close to $130,000. “Funds raised at […]
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Rumford board restricts Hancock Street parking to one side
RUMFORD — After considerable discussion Thursday night, selectmen unanimously agreed to restrict parking to one side only on Hancock Street. Selectman Jeff Sterling’s motion was to shift the yellow center line toward the west side of the street from Lincoln Avenue to Sagadahoc Avenue and to paint parking lanes on the east side of the […]
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WMEDC offering marketing workshop
RUMFORD — The Western Maine Economic Development Council is offering a workshop, “Marketing for Your Business and Community” on Dec. 1 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Rumford Town Hall auditorium. The workshop is designed for businesses and nonprofits that want to rethink their marketing strategies; also for local leaders to think creatively about […]
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RHA holding jewelry sale
Lolisa Windover and Barbara Belanger, Rumford Hospital Auxiliary president, hold a poster advertising the Rumford Hospital Auxiliary Jewelry Sale on Nov. 28 and 29. In addition to the wide range of costume jewelry, scarves, watches and other accessories, this year’s sale will include some finer jewelry items, suitable for gift giving to loved ones. The […]
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Schools create mentor partnership
RUMFORD — Homework and snacks – so begins a Wednesday afternoon partnership at Mountain Valley High School. MVHS students mentor students from Rumford Elementary School. The formula is simple: homework and snacks then a game then an outdoor activity or an indoor craft. Both groups of students get a lot out of the exchange. “I […]
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Rumford board recognizes 10 municipal volunteers
RUMFORD — Ten people who served on municipal government boards and committees and some who are still serving were recognized Thursday night by selectmen and Town Manager Carlo Puiia. They are Ed Flynn, Joe St. Pierre, Angela Arsenault, Jolan Ippolito, Mary Hickey, Marsha McKenna, Brian Gagnon, Peter Perry, J. Arthur Boivin and Frank DiConzo. Selectmen […]
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Thanksgiving dinner MEXICO — The First Baptist Church of 20 Roxbury Road will host their second annual free Thanksgiving dinner for River Valley area residents Wednesday, Nov. 23. Serving times will be at 4, 4:30, 5 and 5:30 p.m. The meal will consist of turkey, gravy, stuffing, potato, peas, carrots, dinner rolls, cranberry sauce and […]
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Rumford bridge hearing canceled
RUMFORD — Due to lack of attendance, Maine Department of Transportation officials canceled Wednesday night’s public meeting to discuss proposed improvements to Haverhill Bridge. “No one showed up,” except a NewPage employee, Ben Condon, MDOT project manager, said. And they’d already been talking with him prior to scheduling the meeting, he said. Haverhill Bridge is […]
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Rumford selectmen to resume discussion Nov. 17 on Hancock Street parking
RUMFORD — Selectmen will resume discussion at Thursday night’s board meeting on the twice-tabled proposal to restrict parking to one side only on Hancock Street. They will also consider approvals of a Rumford Public Library stairs bid and capital plan, changing the date of an upcoming special town meeting to Dec. 15, and a goal-setting […]