Rumford Police sought two speedy lawn mowers Sunday night

The caller reported the mowers were weaving in and out of traffic, according to Rumford Police Sgt. James Bernard.

Irish band High Time to perform as part of Celtic Cabaret Night at 49 Franklin

Featuring an unusual line-up of flute, whistles, harp, bodhrán, guitar and vocals with some Irish dancing steps thrown in, High Time make a youthful and energetic statement.

RAAPA’s Murder Mystery Dinner Theater to return for 5th season

A Rumford area favorite, this murder mystery/choral experience includes the murder mystery play, a musical performance by the RAAPA chorus and a full sit-down dinner.

A small-town library in Maine displays gay-themed books, and a controversy erupts

Displays of banned books and of pride titles elicit challenges from leaders in Rumford. Library officials say they welcome both the dialogue and the upshot: ‘We don’t tolerate discrimination.’

Face Time: Toshio Hashimoto, mechanic and master mushroom grower

Toshio Hashimoto is a Rumford area mechanic, but his first love is growing mushrooms. Find out more about him below. Find out more about his mushrooms, deep-fried, at the Common Ground Fair.

RSU 10 towns pass school budget

Residents of RSU 10's towns of Hanover, Sumner, Roxbury, Mexico, Rumford, Buckfield and Hartford approved the school budget by a vote of 946-478.

Rumford voters approve money for boat landing

$50,000 from the capital reserve account was authorized as the local share for a $200,000 landing on the Androscoggin River.

Rumford voters approve $2.9M bond

The money will pay to finish infrustructure work on The Island business district.

Brennick, DiConzo win seats on Rumford Select Board

Rumford voter performs ‘civic duty’

Adam Arsenault cast ballots in the municipal and school elections Tuesday at the American Legion Hall.