RUMFORD — Stephen L. Bernard, 66, died unexpectedly at his home on Byron Street, Rumford, Friday, Nov. 4. He was born in Rumford, Aug. 4, 1945, the son of Edmund and Mary (Fitzmorris) Bernard and graduated from Mexico High School. Steve worked at Diamond National Corp. in Dixfield as a plane machine operator for many […]
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Church women preparing for holiday fair
RUMFORD — Preparations are under way for the “Home Made For The Holidays Fair” to be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Rumford United Methodist Church, 455 Linnell St. The United Methodist women have been holding workshops to make the variety of products found at the fair every year. […]
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No class meetings RUMFORD — Stephens High School Class of 1958 will not meet for lunch in November or December. The monthly luncheons will resume on Jan. 18. For more information, call Janet at 364-2928. Veterans ceremony RUMFORD — The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1641 and the American Legion Post 24 will hold their […]
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Rumford wind ordinance OK’d; Charter amendment fails
RUMFORD — Third time’s a charm proved true Tuesday when a majority of voters overwhelmingly approved the third proposed wind ordinance in two years. The tally was 1,137 “yes” to 465 “no,” Town Manager Carlo Puiia said. Fifty ballots were blank, meaning those voters didn’t select either answer. The vote essentially kills any wind farms […]
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Tax plan sounds fair
The New Hampshire presidential debate of Oct. 11 was disgraceful. The misstatements about Herman Cain’s 9-9-9 tax proposal is proof that the other candidates never read it. Economics 101: The taxes and other costs that businesses pay are collected from the consumers. According to a leading American economist and the author of “The Fair Tax,” […]
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MVHS senior has artwork in Augusta exhibit
RUMFORD – Karyssa Kneeland, a senior at Mountain Valley High School, currently has a work of art on display in Augusta as part of the Maine Youth Excellence in Art Exhibit. The work of art, which is titled “Papillion et Fleur,” was created using colored pencil and watercolor. Kneeland’s artwork, which is one of 30 […]
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Indyah Catherine Leigh Frank
RUMFORD — Baby Indyah Catherine Leigh Frank, was called home early to her Heavenly Father, Saturday, Nov. 5, from Rumford Hospital in Rumford. She was the daughter of Justin J. Frank and Charlene M. Noll of Rumford. She is survived by her parents; her grandparents, Kenneth and Elaine Noll; uncles, Kenneth Noll and companion, Lisa […]
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Ski resorts tout improvements as season gears up
NEWRY — Skiers and snowboarders have much to look forward to once the season starts in earnest at Western Maine ski resorts. Owners of Sunday River in Newry and Sugarloaf in Carrabassett Valley invested $8.3 million in capital improvements during the off season. Sunday River’s projects included improved snowmaking, grooming and lifts, renovations to its […]