Bruce Farrin is editor for the Rumford Falls Times, serving the River Valley with the community newspaper since moving to Rumford in 1986. In his early days, before computers, he was responsible for covering town government, police/fire, schools and sports, typed story copy onto special paper, then cut and waxed those articles onto pages by hand before they were prepped for press. He was the darkroom technician as well. Over three-plus decades, he has also been entrusted by locals to share defining moments in their lives, promoted the efforts of people working to improve their community, with his love of photography capturing children and adults at their best. When he's not writing, he's an avid walker, and has a lifetime love of America's pastime, baseball, and the study of statistics, becoming a leader nationally among 30 TPFS dynasty baseball leagues. He is a 1981 graduate of the University of Maine at Orono, with a bachelor's degree in journalism.
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PublishedJuly 30, 2019
Ludden Memorial Library director retires
Peggy Malley is leaving the position she’s held for nearly 20 years.
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PublishedJuly 28, 2019
Gardeners give away fresh produce in Rumford
RUMFORD — There is a giant garden in Rumford tended by a group of volunteers called Gardeners Growing Healthy Communities. Located between the Hosmer Athletic Complex and the Swift River on Lincoln Avenue, this community garden is somewhat unique in that the bounty from its three-quarters of an acre is given to people in need. […]
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PublishedJuly 26, 2019
Rumford library director resigns
“From some of the controversy that we’ve gone through, it’s really helped me to get a clearer vision of what a librarian needs to be to a community. I’m proud that I stood up for diversity and for making sure that all views were represented in the library.” — Tamara Butler, director, Rumford Public Library
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PublishedJuly 24, 2019
RSU 56 voters OK $12.9M budget
DIXFIELD — Voters in Regional School Unit 56 approved a $12.9 million spending plan Wednesday night for the 2019-20 school year, which began July 1. The budget must next be approved in referendums Tuesday in each of the four member towns: Canton, Carthage, Dixfield and Peru. The voting locations and hours: Canton Town Office, 8 […]
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PublishedJuly 24, 2019
PHOTO: Snake selfie in Rumford
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PublishedJuly 24, 2019
PHOTO: Snake selfie in Rumford
Bruce Farrin — 207-364-7893, ext. 5506 bfarrin@sunmediagroup.net Twitter: @
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PublishedJuly 23, 2019
Rumford to begin search for town manager
RUMFORD — Selectmen have agreed to begin accepting applications for town manager, a position that has been open since December. They also voted to appoint Selectman Frank DiConzo the point person because he has been involved in town manager searches in the past. Applications must be received by Nov. 1. Selectmen on Thursday also voted […]
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PublishedJuly 23, 2019
Dixfield ball field to be named after Bob McPhee
DIXFIELD — Selectmen voted unanimously Monday to support a request to name the baseball field in Harlow Park after longtime coach Bob McPhee. At the park entrance near center field will be a sign that reads: “Welcome to Harlow Park. Home of the Bob McPhee Baseball Diamond.” The idea for the honor came from Dirigo […]
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PublishedJuly 20, 2019
Source to Sea paddling underway on the Androscoggin
The trek started Memorial Day weekend and ends Sept. 8 in Brunswick
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PublishedJuly 17, 2019
Groups to receive $50K from Rumford community fund
“It was really a tough decision. We went with three organizations that have long standing in the community.” — Chris Brennick, chairman, Rumford Board of Selectmen
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