Vacation Bible Schools and Totus Tuus are being offered at parishes around Maine this summer. They are a way for youths to learn about their faith, while having fun and making new friends, according to a news release from Dave Guthro, communications director, Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. Vacation Bible Schools • Gray Monday-Friday, July […]
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49 Franklin presents ‘The Young Superheroes’ student show
Students of 49 Franklin’s School of Magic and Showmanship will create the illusion of superhero powers in a fantastic show called “The Young Superheroes” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 27, and at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 28. This will be the first set of classes and performance from the school since before COVID. […]
Four arrested in Peru on drug charges after body found in Rumford
Police say they found fentanyl, methamphetamine, prescription drugs, scales and $1,320 in suspected drug proceeds during the search.
CANCELLED: Actor brings his Off-Broadway show to 49 Franklin
Peter Fogel brings his Off-Broadway show “Til Death Due Us Part – You First” to the stage for two performances at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, at 49 Franklin in Rumford. Fogel brings to life over 15 unforgettable characters in a fast-paced and hilarious presentation. His one man show is directed […]
CANCELLED: ‘The Warm Up Guy’ brings Hollywood to Rumford stage
Comedian, actor, author Bob Perlow, also known as “The Warm Up Guy,” will tell stories, jokes and accounts of working with some of the biggest stars from Hollywood with his one-man, multi-media show “Tales From Hollywood” at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 12, at 49 Franklin in Rumford. Television shows might take only 20 minutes […]
Celtic fiddle superstar Richard Wood to perform in Rumford
Richard Wood, who has blown away sold-out audiences around the globe with his traditional-born, fiery brand of Celtic music, will perform at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 20, at 49 Franklin in Rumford. His Canadian Folk Music Award-nominated and ECMA award-winning album, “Unbroken,” has reviewers praising it as some of his best work to date. […]
Chicks With Sticks to perform at Black Mountain of Maine
The Chicks With Sticks Steel Drummers, from left, Diane Mawhinney, Jill Longstaff, Greg Saucier and Deanna Kersey, will share the sound of island music from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, March 12, at Black Mountain of Maine in Rumford. This event is free and open to the public. Black Mountain of Maine is located at 39 […]
Rumford center to start free computer literacy workshops Feb. 7
University of Maine at Augusta’s Rumford Center, in partnership with the National Digital Equity Center, is scheduled to hold free digital literacy workshops starting Tuesday, Feb. 7. The workshops will be held at the 60 Lowell St. center in Rumford. These workshops are free and open to the public. Registration is required. Upcoming schedule of […]
Rumford Marden’s shuts doors for good because of safety reasons
Store officials announced Wednesday night that the store is closing due to unspecified safety reasons at the Route 2 facility.
Law Court upholds Ringuette sentence, sends case back to lower court for review of supervised release
Maine Supreme Judicial Court said Bethany Ringuette, as an accomplice, is accountable for the actions of a man who engaged in sexual acts with a young girl, and “guilty of the crime as if he acted as a principal, and a guilty verdict rendered on either theory is thus indistinguishable.”