MEXICO — Selectmen decided to take a wait-and-see attitude regarding who will administer the town’s General Assistance program. For the past year, the town has paid neighboring Rumford $5,000 for the service. For many years prior to that, the town manager devoted one day a week to processing applications for food, heating oil, housing and […]
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She has found her niche
Jolene Lovejoy does wonderful work as a volunteer to many worthwhile organizations. She has found her niche. As a selectwoman in the past, she fell victim to what befalls many a politician: a sense of power and a determination to have things her way. She caused chaos and cost taxpayers unnecessary legal fees. Useless would […]
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American Legion planning Family Fun Day
RUMFORD — An American Legion Family Day will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Legion Post. All Legion, Auxiliary, Junior Auxiliary, Sons of American Legion, Legion Riders and their families, as well as eligible members wishing to join, are welcome. Activities will start at noon and run until 4 p.m. Children’s and adult activities […]
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Marden’s lady to appear on Friday
RUMFORD – The Marden’s Lady will appear at the Rumford store Friday as part of a daylong series of events to benefit the American Heart Association. Birdie Googins, the character from the discount store’s commercials, will be at the Route 2 store, which is marking its second anniversary of the store’s opening. Assistant manager Tina […]
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Vacation Bible School
Jim Robertson portrays Joshua as he tells Rumford Methodist Church Vacation Bible School participants the Old Testament story of the Israelites seeking the Promised Land. About a dozen youngsters took part in day one of the weeklong vacation Bible school, known a Club Can Do Goes to Camp E.D.G.E. (Experience + Discover God Everywhere). Pictured […]
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Vacation Bible School
Craft leader Melissa Munzner helps Jesse Douglas, 5, of Rumford, and Trinity Hamlin, 8, of Windham create boxes to hold Bible verses during day one of the weeklong Rumford Methodist Church Vacation Bible School. Children from kindergarten through seventh grade can take part in stories, crafts, outdoor games and other activities during the annual event, […]
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Fresh corn
River Valley residents have two opportunities to buy fresh, locally grown produce weekly. On Thursday, Evelyn Kenney of Upton was buying corn from Sue Billings, owner of Lloyd’s Farmstand, at the Rumford Farmers Market that sets up each Thursday at the information center parking lot. On Fridays, people can buy a wide variety of vegetables […]
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Briefly
Lobster night RUMFORD — The Rumford Lodge of Elks 862 will host a lobster and steak night from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. The menu will consist of lobster or steak, potato salad, corn on the cob and dessert. The cost is $22 for lobster, $15 for steak. Entertainment will be provided by […]