Gymnastics classes RUMFORD — The Greater Rumford Community Center recreational gymnastics will start up for the second session on Tuesday, Nov. 1, for a six-week session. The classes will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays: pee wee (ages 2 to 5), from 3:15 to 4 p.m., $50; beginner (ages 5 to 8), from 4 to 5 […]
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Robert J. Bernard
AUGUSTA — Robert J. Bernard, 90, formerly of Penobscot Street, Rumford, died Friday, Oct. 28, at the hospice unit at Togus. He was born in Mexico Jan. 18, 1921, a son of John J. and Margaret Bernard. He was educated in Mexico schools and was a graduate of Mexico High School, Class of 1940. He […]
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Rumford hunter bags first deer while taking break from hunting
RUMFORD — Taking a break from deer hunting by sitting in the sun to warm up on Saturday was the right place at the right time for Rumford hunter “Cussy” Arsenault and his 10-year-old son, Damien. The elder Arsenault, who bought his hunting license Friday night, bagged an 8-point, 193½-pound buck with a .44 Magnum […]
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Natalie Simmons named ‘Teacher of the Term’
RUMFORD – During a recent school-wide assembly, co-presidents of the Student Council Cam Welch and Cody Smith announced that Natalie Simmons was named the Teacher of the Term. Every six weeks, students at Mountain Valley High School select a teacher or staff member to honor. In presenting the award, the co-presidents said, “She is loved […]
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MVHS freshmen explore mine
RUMFORD — Mountain Valley High School freshmen in physical science classes explored the Bumpus Mine in Albany. Pam Rousseau and Tom Wylie teach these classes. The tour was arranged through Maine Mineralogy Expeditions and Bethel Outdoor Adventures. Seabury Lyons greeted the students at a shelter and explained the geology of the area. He told the […]
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RPL Friends hold annual meeting
RUMFORD — Friends of the Rumford Public Library held their annual meeting on Oct. 13. Generous gifts in memory of Burt deFrees and Michael Mawhinney were acknowledged. Luke Sorensen presented the librarian’s report in which he addressed financial issues, patron services, active volunteer program and the library’s new website. Three new computers have been purchased […]
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Rumford man charged with theft, carrying illegal knife
RUMFORD — Police accused a local man of stealing alcohol from a Hancock Street business late Wednesday evening. After arresting and charging Christopher Sheldon, 26, with theft at 11:10 p.m., Sgt. Tracey Higley said the officers discovered he had a spring-assisted knife with him. That prompted a second misdemeanor charge of possession or distribution of […]
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Rep. Peterson addresses MVHS seniors
RUMFORD – Rep. Matthew J. Peterson (D-District 92) addressed the class of 2012 during a recent seminar. He began by tracing the history of his family in the Rumford area. “Our town was laid out so people could walk to the mill and the downtown area. It created a close-knit community,” he said. Peterson said […]
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Lorraine ‘Mema’ M. Adley
FARMINGTON — Lorraine “Mema” M. Adley, 81, of Rumford, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Oct. 25, at Franklin Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born in Mexico, July 29, 1930, a daughter of Frank and Mary (Blanchard) Arsenault. She married Garfield Adley on Feb. 3, 1951, and together they celebrated 48 years of marriage. […]