Easton Palmer tosses a ball close, but not close enough, to the target in an effort to put longtime coach Roy McLean in the water Monday during the dunk tank fundraiser at the River Valley Fourth of July Celebration in Rumford. McLean was one of four to volunteer for the dunk tank, with proceeds going towards next year’s event. Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times

Brian Skillin Jr., 4, of Mexico shows off his decorated bicycle Monday night at the River Valley Fourth of July Celebration in Rumford. Skillin was one of a half-dozen youngsters participating the bicycle decorating contest and parade. Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times