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Looking for Paul Bunyans
Apr 12, 2013 12:00 amOn Friday, Envision Rumford! and others worked to get the May 4 zip line project started. Because the two 600-foot-long zip lines from near the Rite Aid street-side parking area to the town snow dump involves crossing the Androscoggin River, they first need to get a line over the river. Here, Gary Warren attempts to shoot an arrow with a fish line onto the rocks by the river. This step would eventually lead to a half-inch thick cable that will carry riders over the river. (Times photo by Bruce Farrin)
Support stuff for home improvement
Apr 12, 2013 12:00 amPlanning spring home improvements? How to find the right contractor
(ARA) - You've got a list of spring home improvements to do, a vision for getting them done, and you even have a budget. Now all you need is someone to do the work; it's time to hire a contractor. Yet even the best-laid home improvement plans can go awry if you hire the wrong person or company to do the job.Child Advocacy Day on May 4
Apr 05, 2013 12:00 amRUMFORD -- The Rumford Eagles will hold a Child Advocacy Day and fundraiser for area youth on Saturday, May 4.
Promoting and instilling quality community values in our youth is something the Eagles stand behind. Each year, the organization holds a Child Advocacy Day contest. The contest requires that local Aeries/Auxiliaries host an event in their community that teaches area youth safety, protection, prevention and other health and welfare activities.
The Tannahill Weavers coming to Skye
Apr 05, 2013 12:00 amREGION -- New England Celtic Arts will present The Tannahill Weavers at Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center in So Carthage on Wednesday and at UCCPA in Unity on Thursday.
Curtain is 7 p.m. and a jam session will start one hour before curtain at both theaters.
Youth bands to perform at Skye
Apr 05, 2013 12:00 amSO. CARTHAGE -- New England Celtic Arts will present The Franklin County Fiddlers; The Abbott Hill Ramblers; and The Pineland Fiddlers at Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center at 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Logo contest workshop
Apr 05, 2013 12:00 amRUMFORD -- The Beacon House Peer Center, 3 Canal St., is entering in a logo contest sponsored by the Consumer Council of Maine, with a grand prize being a $100 gift card from Reny's.
The premise for the logo is showing how people who have a crisis and law enforcement can work together. The idea is a connection of support, with the theme "Bridging the gap -- a dialog between law enforcement personnel and individuals who experience mental distress."
Paper Moon Players to present Steel Magnolias
Apr 05, 2013 12:00 amStanding, from left, are Margaret Donaghue, Judy O'Neill, Jen Foster and Skyla Marie Dubois. Seated are Hannah Robinson and Kristen Guay. (Photo courtesy of Greg Viger)
Vietnam War veterans recognized in Rumford
Apr 05, 2013 12:00 amAt top left, Vietnam veteran Rapheno Thibeault of Mexico (left), displays the Certificate of Appreciation that he received from Maine Adjutant Gen. Jim Campbell on Saturday at the second annual Vietnam War Remembrance Day at American Legion Post 24 in Rumford. At bottom, Vietnam veteran and Maine Humorist Gary Crocker shared memories of his service time, sang the national anthem, and shared a little humor as well. (Times photos by Bruce Farrin)
