How to make today’s smaller bathrooms live larger and work better This is the decade of right-sizing. The economic reset triggered by the excesses of the last decade is forcing our society to rethink its definition of “enough.” One area under enormous scrutiny is housing. How much space does it really take to house the […]

Basement Remodels a Favorite for Homeowners Perhaps thanks to the growing popularity of home theaters, basement remodels are becoming more and more popular among the nation’s homeowners. With advancements in television and home theater technology, it’s no wonder homeowners are looking to make the most of their oft-ignored basements to enhance their home entertainment experience. […]

When it comes to home improvements, for value and quality, shop smart, shop local. Shopping for a sofa, chair or sectional during this Great Recession has more than its share of challenges. Fewer stores exist, and risk-averse product managers put out fewer selections for you to actually sit in before you order. Many stores’ sales […]

Norman J. Blouin1924 – 2010 LEWISTON — Norman J. Blouin, 85, of 4 Orchard Circle, Lewiston, died Wednesday, Feb. 17,  at Montello Nursing Home, after a short illness. Born in Rumford on Oct. 27, 1924, he was the son of Felix and Albertine (Brodeur) Blouin. On Nov. 13, 1948 he married the former Antoinette Racine; they […]

Margaret E. Merrill 1919 – 2010 AUBURN — Margaret E. (Grant) Merrill, 90, died Feb. 10, at Schooner Estates. She was born Nov. 8, 1919, in Lewiston, the daughter of the late Raymon and Carrie (Girou) Grant. She married Halvor Merrill on Oct. 2, 1943. She lived most of her married life in Cumberland Center. […]

 River Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Nominations At the Chamber’s Annual Dinner on April 24, 2010, four awards will be presented honoring achievements and contributions made by Chamber members and community leaders in the River Valley area. The awards are as follows: Business Person/Business of the Year Volunteer of the Year Customer Service of […]

 River Valley Chamber Annual Awards Nomination Form 1.Award Category:________________________________________________________________ 2. Nominee’s Name:_______________________________________________________________ 3.Brief summary of your reasons for nomination:________________________________________ (use separate sheet if necessary) ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Submitted by:__________________________________________________________________________ Telephone:_____________________________________ Please return by March 1, 2010 to: River Valley Chamber of Commerce 10 Bridge St. Rumford, ME 04276

 River Valley Chamber Annual Awards Nomination Form 1.Award Category:________________________________________________________________ 2. Nominee’s Name:_______________________________________________________________ 3.Brief summary of your reasons for nomination:________________________________________ (use separate sheet if necessary) ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Submitted by:__________________________________________________________________________ Telephone:_____________________________________ Please return by March 1, 2010 to: River Valley Chamber of Commerce 10 Bridge St. Rumford, ME 04276

 We all know that in these difficult economic times that we often put aside paperwork that crosses our desk reflecting on membership to different organizations, etc. For those of us who have put aside the renewal form for our River Valley Chamber membership, we encourage you to dig that one out and send it in […]