Rumford Hospital welcomes first baby of 2020 on New Year’s Day

Kaylynn Magee of Rumford gave birth to a baby boy, Hudsyn Magee, on New Year’s Day at Rumford Hospital at 7:38 p.m. The baby weighed 6 pounds 3 ounces and was 19.25 inches long.

Exercisers say long-term plan, not New Year’s resolution, leads to success

Regulars at the Greater Rumford Community Center are reaching their goal of better mental and physical health.

Percy the opossum ‘living his quiet life’

The Rumford animal made headlines this summer when his tail was cut off and he was left for dead.

Doggin’ it at Christmas

A Christmas party for the dogs took place Monday at Sissy’s Stay N' Play & Spa in Rumford. The dogs had their photos taken with Santa Claus and received a stocking filled with homemade dog biscuits from business owner Julie Steward.

Northern Oxford Regional Solid Waste assessments unchanged for 2020

Helping others stay warm

Rumford Public Library employees and community volunteers collected more than 125 coats and accessories to give away to seniors who need them. The coats and accessories will be available at the library's meeting room until Saturday.

Rumford woman living a better life with God

Debbie Laurinaitis' desire to be more spiritual and to have a better relationship with God came about by attending Al-Anon meetings.

Tony Milligan named Rumford police chief

The longtime member of the department will begin his duties Jan. 2.

PHOTO: Dressing the part

Lee Follett of Rumford dresses as mythical characters or creatures every day.

Investigators say 73-year-old Rumford woman was likely victim of fatal fire

Jane Bubar was unaccounted for after the three-story apartment building was leveled Monday night.