The Pennacook Art Center will be opening a new early evening show of art and music at 60 Lowell Street in Rumford. The lobby walls will be covered with artwork by local artists, some of which is newly completed. The River Valley Growth Council and Pennacook cordially invite the public to a free reception in […]
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Rumford loans $100,000 to business for bottling plant
RUMFORD — Following a number of closed-door meetings, the Board of Selectmen on Nov. 5 approved a $100,000 loan to a business for a bottling plant. The board voted 4-0 to approve an Urban Development Action Grant loan agreement of $100,000 for economic development to Moontide Springs Inc. and Jean Castonguay. The loan is for three […]
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Pennacook Art Center to hold showcase for local artists Nov. 20
RUMFORD — The Pennacook Art Center and the River Valley Growth Council will host their monthly art show from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at the River Valley Technology Center, 60 Lowell St. Christine Wing, whose art is frequently included in the art shows, said the group decided to move the show from […]
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Free program, discussion about marketing plans
RUMFORD — Oxford Hills SCORE, in conjunction with the River Valley Chamber of Commerce, Envision Rumford and the River Valley Growth Council, will present a free program and discussion on marketing plans. The program will be presented from 8 to 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 24, at the Rumford Town Office, 145 Congress St. The […]
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Rumford, Mexico discuss whether to approve funds for River Valley Growth Council
MEXICO — The Mexico and Rumford boards of selectmen discussed the possibility of approving $12,000 to the River Valley Growth Council — a fee that would be split between the two towns — during a joint meeting between the two boards on Tuesday evening. John Madigan, the town manager for both towns, explained that he […]
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Selectmen hear presentation on economic development study results
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen listened Thursday evening to the latest findings in an ongoing economic development study by Western Maine Economic Development Council Director Glen Holmes and River Valley Growth Council member Jim Rinaldo. During a Feb. 7 meeting, the board asked the councils to help determine what businesses the area lacks and […]