RUMFORD — A woman known for filling her family’s home with books, music, puzzles and artwork will be honored when the Pennacook Art Center opens its new show Friday. Jeannette Heath, 78, sold the first painting when the art center opened nearly a decade ago. She died of Alzheimer’s disease almost a year ago. Family, […]
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Rumford’s Joe Martin promoted at First Wind
RUMFORD — First Wind, an independent U.S.-based wind energy company, has promoted Rumford native Joe “EJ” Martin to vice president of operations. Since joining First Wind in 2007, Martin has held various operational positions at several of the company’s projects, and most recently served as regional operations manager-east for all of the company’s operating projects […]
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MVHS students honor veterans
RUMFORD – Mountain Valley High School honored faculty members who served in the armed forces at a recent school-wide assembly. Student Council co-presidents Cam Welch and Cody Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance. A vocal group including Sarah Mae Parlin, Jamaica Ford, Morgan Gordon, Victoria Gordon, Heather Durfee, Tiffany Lake, Ashleigh Elaine Milligan and Alexa […]
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Rumford police arrests
RUMFORD — Unless otherwise stated, the following will be arraigned on Feb. 7 in Rumford District Court: * Laurie-Ann Doherty, 34, Rumford, operating under the influence, 11:08 p.m. Nov. 23 on Maine Avenue. She was released on $800 unsecured bail. * Casey Campbell, 29, Dixfield, warrant charging failure to appear on charge of refusal to […]
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Collecting for Santa’s Helpers RUMFORD — Santa’s Helpers will have a collection box for people to donate at the local vendor fair Friday, Dec. 2, at Black Mountain of Maine. Xandy Morton said they are in need of toys for boys and girls ages 7-12. There will be raffles as well at the fair, held […]
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Rumford boards to vote on funds for Swain Road bridge
RUMFORD — Selectmen will convene a special meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, to approve a recommended amount for the Dec. 15 special town meeting warrant. The Finance Committee will also convene a special board meeting to do the same at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1. Both meetings will be held in the municipal […]
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Two River Valley students learn life lessons through Rotary Club
RUMFORD — Two students from Regional School Unit 10 received a life-changing lesson from camp this past summer. Sam Cote of Dirigo High School in Dixfield and Morgan O’Neil-Gordon of Mountain Valley High School in Rumford were sponsored by the Rumford Rotary Club to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Award conference in July at Camp […]
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Free HIV tests offered for World AIDS Day
RUMFORD — WMCA Health Services is offering free HIV testing to all as part of World AIDS Day from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, at their office at 218 Penobscot St. Anyone can either call the clinic to make an appointment or walk in that day for free testing. WMCA Health Services […]
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Class of 1949 MEXICO — Mexico High School class of 1949 will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, at Dicks Restaurant. Members and guests are invited. Elks meals RUMFORD — The Rumford Lodge of Elks 862 sponsors a Wednesday Night Burger and Things at their lodge on 60 River St. every week. […]