Rumford Community Forest celebrated as ‘symbol of Rumford’s resurgence’
A hundred people gathered Saturday, including Gov. Mills, for the opening of the state’s newest all-persons trail.
News from Rumford, Mexico, Dixfield, Peru, Roxbury, Byron, Andover, Canton and surrounding areas
Mexico home to be razed after cleanup effort stalls
Homeowner Norman ‘Bo’ Thompson said he will appeal the Select Board’s decision to demolish his Oxford Street house and barn, saying he was making an…
Rumford youth nicknamed Doogie Howser as he shadows doctors, nurses at hospitals | Face Time
Alex Laigle spent time with health care professionals at Rumford Hospital and Central Maine Medical Center as part of his senior project while he plans…
Buckfield, Hartford, Sumner residents mull withdrawal from school district ahead of Election Day vote
An information meeting Sept. 11 led by the Education Exploration Committee provided details of the 22-step process of withdrawing from Regional School Unit 10 and…
Children’s Room at Rumford library gets facelift thanks to large donation
A $10,000 gift from the Friends of Rumford Public Library helped pay for new shelving, paint and other upgrades.
At age 78, Rumford woman sets the pace for cancer research fundraising
Connie Venskus will participate virtually in the 26-mile Dana Farber Jimmy Fund Walk, all within 1.5 miles of her home.
Massachusetts man shot at Rumford police, FBI says
Luis Jose Nivar Cabral, 24, of Lawrence, Massachusetts, was arrested Monday on an FBI warrant charging conspiracy to distribute controlled substances.
Dixfield post office may have to file for a change of address
The town is looking to take over the building at 46 Main St., a space that has been rented by USPS for years.
Dirigo student named 2025 Dixfield Distinguished Citizen of the Year
Kiley LaFollette was vital in starting the McGouldrick Park revitalization project.
Rumford-based school district still looking to fill positions
‘So we’re working on it, as well as setting up interviews for our two administrative positions that we have to fill,’ said Superintendent Deb Alden…
Rumford-based school district plans move to new Mexico school
Mountain Valley Community School will bring all River Valley elementary and middle students in Regional School Unit 10 together in one building.
All-access trail in Rumford Community Forest to open to the public Sept. 20
The governor is expected to come celebrate the grand opening of the accessible looped trail that was completed in August.
New England-style housing project backed by Rumford Planning Board
This is the first of two subdivision projects planned in the Rumford Center Village. A public hearing on a second one, Three Peaks, LLC subdivision…
Bringing back the Teddy Bear Picnic
The teddy bear picnic was a favorite of the late June Plummer, who worked at the Rumford Library from 1977-1994.
Rumford Elementary School opens last school year in 1956 building
Mountain Valley Community School is set to open in January, when Rumford Elementary will close.
Steve Marston had ‘a little help from his friends’ installing Andover Cemetery sign
Matt Elliot, Fred McPherson, Steve Sessions, and Peter Poor showed up for their friend who has two children buried in the cemetery.
Enrollment is up, again, at Mexico vocational school
Board Vice Chair Bruce Ross said, “It’s a good feeling, but it’s a scary feeling because we really have never seen this amount of numbers…
Barbershop conversation leads to scholarship effort in Mexico
‘We wanted to do something to honor Sally’s life, and since she had unforgettable interactions with folks at Region 9 (where she had worked), we…
Rumford school, library collaborate on book publishing project
Kindergarten teacher Jessica Curato said, ‘They did a great job. They were amazing… We chose teamwork as a theme. A dozen kids, over a period…
Extension offers late season garden workshop
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will present its second fall gardening webinar, “The Late Season Garden: Reflections and Tasks,” from 6 – 7:15 p.m. on…
McGouldrick Dog Park dedicated to Dixfield student
Volunteer Scott Blaisdell said, “This vision is more than just a dog park, because through her vision, we have local people down here, almost on…
Mini motor cross racers motor into fall season
Kohen Bouchart, 2, of Mexico, takes a break from practice late last month on his mini motor cross bike at Grimaldi Field in Andover while…
Rumford will be first in Maine to offer a ‘Baby Box’ for parents in crisis with newborns
The town gave final approval to enter into a contract with Safe Haven Baby Boxes for the climate-controlled, padded box to be ready to use…
Science lesson captures young imaginations at Rumford library
Ted “Bitsy” Ionta gave demonstrations Aug. 14 using simple items to children and their families.
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