RUMFORD — The Wreath of Hope, displayed on the Route 2 side of the Hope Association building is a fundraiser for the organization’s Special Olympics team, Team Leaping Lizards. From now to Dec. 31, the wreath will have lights of blue, in memory of a person or pet; green, in honor of a military person […]
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Bliss Thru Shopping: Rumford and What Not
It’s been a while since Shopping Siren has been shopping in Rumford. Like, way back then, Congress Street was in one solid piece. And there was no pond in the middle of the road. Ahh, the good old days. But while a lot is changing in Rumford, there’s still a little shop near the […]
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Elizabeth "Betty" Wood
RUMFORD — On Wednesday, June 20, Elizabeth Rose “Betty” Wood, daughter of Albert Wood and Margaret Roche Wood, passed away at the Rumford Hospital, in the company of her beloved family. She was 67. For the past seven months, she resided in the affectionate and attentive environment of Rumford Community Home. Before that, she lived her […]
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Briar Patch opens amid fragrant and colorful blooms
MEXICO — Elizabeth Wasson potted begonias at the grand opening of the Briar Patch Greenhouse on Thursday amid a colorful and fragrant display of flowers. The greenhouse is part of Hope Association’s effort to engage its participants and the community, and produce a profit. The association, based in Rumford, offers programs and services for people […]
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Hope Association raffle winners listed
RUMFORD — Hope Association recently held its 43th annual Snowmobile Ride-In. Raffle ticket winners were: $200, Rumford Polar Bears (donated back); $100, Carol Gallant; $25, Judy Brown; $25 gift certificate, Bob Stickney; $25 gift certificate, Louise LeBlanc; cooking gift basket, Sons of Italy; bear gift basket, Louise LeBlanc; afghan, Pam Jensen; canoe rental, Erin Walker. […]
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Stepping out in style in Rumford
Jamie Williams, Eric Yachanin, Chris Sparks and Seamus Glassmire participate in the Winter Fashion Show by the Hope Association in Rumford on Thursday. All outfits were from the What Not Shop, the association’s thrift shop. (Marianne Hutchinson/Rumford Falls Times) The Glee Club sings before the Winter Fashion Show by the Hope Association in Rumford on […]
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Hope Association looking for support professionals
RUMFORD — The Hope Association is seeking support professionals for the Supported Living and Shared Living programs. Supported Living programs are for individuals with disabilities who have developed many of the skills needed to live more independently, but who still need some skilled supports to teach and manage their activities of daily living. Some of […]
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Hope Association shines light on volunteer Jeanne Gaccetta
RUMFORD — As part of Hope Association’s efforts to shine light on the people who make the association great, staff is highlighting some of the volunteers. Today, they are focusing on Jeanne Gaccetta. Gaccetta has been serving as a volunteer since around 1970, when Antoinette Umbro, a founding member of the association, approached her to […]
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Hope Association applies for services
RUMFORD — Danielle Simmons, director of day program and community case management for Hope Association, has submitted an application to provide rehabilitative and community services for those up to age 21 who have a developmental disability that affects their daily functioning. Northern Oxford County is underserved and in high need of good children’s services, Simmons said […]
