Identical twin harpists Camille and Kennerly Kitt, known as the Harp Twins, will perform in concert at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 9, at 49 Franklin in Rumford. The concert is for all-ages and full of spooky songs and comedy, as well as rock and metal favorites. There will be a free meet and greet […]
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50 years after the Clean Water Act, the Androscoggin River has changed dramatically
The river is the cleanest it’s been in more than a century.
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Rumford police charge Mexico teen with gun, drug violations
Police encountered the 16-year-old on Lincoln Avenue and said he was “acting suspiciously.”
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Maine Observer: Why I keep coming back to a town in Oxford County
Year in, year out, I take a sentimental journey to and throughout Rumford, where I once was surrounded by family.
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Rodney Norman will entertain at 49 Franklin
If you have been on social media, you have seen his face. His videos have garnered millions of views worldwide and his style (or lack thereof) is catching on.
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Jared Golden, David McKinley team up on bill to preserve rural VA health care
The congressmen say the bill would protect against the recommended closure of clinics in Rumford, Houlton and Fort Kent and reduce services at Togus.
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Quebec’s É.T.É kicks off the Celtic Cabaret Concert Series
Celtic Cabaret Concert Series returns with É.T.É from Quebec at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 15, at 49 Franklin in Rumford. With lovely vocal harmonies, deep groove, and rich instrumentation, É.T.É are an explosive trio on stage, transforming the nostalgia of a kitchen party into an unforgettable show experience that celebrates the joie de vivre […]
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New England comic Joe Yannetty to perform in Rumford
Comedian Joe Yannetty draws on his travels, his Italian heritage, family situations and Boston blue-collar upbringing to bring family-oriented comedy to audiences around the world. At 8 p.m. on June 18, he will perform at 49 Franklin’s Mystic Theater in Rumford. Yannetty was featured in a segment on the television show “20/20” regarding his appearance […]
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Rumford celebrates 50th anniversary of Clean Water Act
The landmark legislation has helped restore and protect Maine’s waterways, including the Androscoggin River.
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Kari Morissette, director of Church of Safe Injection, dead at 33
In announcing Morissette’s passing, peers described her as “a fierce advocate and friend to people who use drugs, fighting for their health, rights and dignity.”