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ANDOVER • BYRON CANTON • CARTHAGE DIXFIELD • HANOVER MEXICO • PERU ROXBURY • RUMFORD

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including the towns ANDOVER • BYRON • CANTON CARTHAGE • DIXFIELD • HANOVER MEXICO • PERU • ROXBURY • RUMFORD The People Pleasing Agency Serving all of your Real Estate Needs

When considering Buying or Selling property in the Western Mountains of , contact any of our several Realtors at 152 River Road (Rte 2), Mexico You can also visit our Web Page at www.RiversideRealty.org or contact us at 207-369-0100 Ri v e r Va l l e y Ch a m b e r o f Co m m e rc e 10 Br i d g e St r e e t • Ru m f o r d , Ma i n e 04276 207-364-3241 • Email: [email protected] www.rivervalleychamber.com

Our information center overlooks the Pennacook Falls. The information center was built in the spring of 2000 and opened for business on July 1st of 2000. The 26’ x 26’ building was constructed by community volunteers. The Chamber manages the information center for the Town of Rumford, making information on the River Valley Area available for all that stop and visit. The information center is now open year round, with the following schedule: June - September: 9 am - 5 pm October: 9 am - 4 pm

Thursday to Sunday November - May: 10 am - 2 pm

Welcome to our River Valley Area! We are nestled in the mountains of Western Maine where we pride ourselves in being a four-season destination. Within our ten-town community area, you will find many interesting shops, places of interest as well as historic sites, beautiful lakes and mountains and small town country charm and hospitality. The River Valley area is a great place to live, work and play. Enjoy your stay in our area. We hope that you will make us your future vacation destination. Welcome! Leanne Gagne President, River Valley Chamber of Commerce What’s Inside... Andover Olde Home Days...... 4 Area Map ...... 18-19 Black Mountain ...... 36 Calendar of Events...... 15-17 Chamber Members...... 30-35 Churches in the River Valley...... 28-29 Greater Rumford Community Center...... 12 Information Center...... 1 Oakdale Country Club...... 21 Our Towns...... 4-13 Things to Do and See...... 24-25

RiverRiver Valley Valley Guide Guide 11 The Town of RumfordRumford

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145 Congress Street Rumford, ME 04276 207-364-4576 Fax 207-364-5642 [email protected]

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2 River Valley Guide , Rumford photo by Cathy Dorion Maine’s River Valley The area features four seasons of recreation, including skiing, snowboarding, snowmobile clubs, swimming, hiking, camping, kayaking, canoeing and ATV clubs. In addition to the benefits for our local residents, the activities attract a steady stream of tourists. The River Valley has its own ski area. Black Mountain of Maine is a small non-profit area, with moderate alpine and world-class trails. The area has a lodge which has been called one of the most beautiful anywhere. With two fireplaces, expansive views of the slopes, a large deck, exposed beam, the lodge feels rustic, but has all the modern conveniences, including full food service and a pub. In the summer, there is increasing use of the Androscoggin River, ideal for non-motorized craft such as kayaks and canoes. Since the river is too shallow in places for motors, paddlers can have an undisturbed and tranquil float. An Androscoggin River Trail has been established, with several well-maintained boat launches. The River, once one of the most polluted in the country, has been restored to such a clean state that fishing and swimming are allowed. For those who prefer motorized sports, the area is home to one of the largest networks of groomed snowmobile trails, perfect off-season for hiking or mountain biking. ATV clubs are establishing limited networks as well. For hikers, the area has numerous choices. The passes within a few miles of the River Valley, and within the River Valley are numerous popular day hike trails. Most notable perhaps is Whitecap, now a preserve under the protection of the Mahoosuc Land Trust, where the blueberry picking is unexcelled in late July and early August. Another popular day hike is to the fire tower on Mt. Zircon. A local “Peak a Week” club organizes regular excursions to the top of local hills and mountains. Golfers will find Oakdale Country Club a popular course in Mexico. We hope you enjoy your visit…and come back soon!

RiverRiver Valley Valley Guide Guide 33 Surrounded by the , Andover a short scenic drive from Rumford, Bethel, Errol, NH and only 4 miles from Roxbury Pond. Andover is home to the Lovejoy Covered Bridge, one of five in the State. Motorists feel they’ve discovered Oxford County’s best kept secret when arrive in this quintessential village. Andover is a popular recreational destination. With so many secret waterfalls, swimming and fishing holes, you don’t have to be an Appalachian trail hiker to enjoy exploring area woodlands. Town of Andover Town An extensive trail system and Rider’s events has made Andover popular with horse riders nationwide. Road bikers Andover 04216 find Andover to be perfectly To w n Of f i c e : located for great rides. The Snow 17 Stillman Road Valley Sno-goers groom miles on Phone: 392-3302 • Fax: 392-1205 ITS 82 network. Cross country Op e n : Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 8am - 1pm skiers and snowshoers are invited Wednesdays: 1pm - 6pm to experience the expansive An d o v e r Pu b l i c Li b r a r y : mountain views from Grimaldi 46 Church Street Field located below the village. Phone: 392-4841 In the summer, Grimaldi Field Tues, Wed, Thurs & Sat: 1pm - 4:30pm offers a canoe boat launch. Thursdays: 6pm - 8 pm Settler’s were brought to these Ellis River intervale’s by Indians. Testament to these relationships can be found by visiting Molly Ockett’s gravesite. The Historical Society is open many summer weekends. Andover Public Library features an excellent collection, wifi, and is architecturally worth a visit. As an IEEE historic site, Andover’s Telstar satellite transmitted the first transatlantic TV signal. Olde Home Days is the first weekend every August. A 5k road race, parade, car show, craft, flea market, fireman’s muster, “better get there early” chicken barbecue, live music, photo contest, events for kids & adults: fly casting, arm wrestling, mower races & more! (FMI call 392-4311) Once you discover Andover, you’ll want to visit again & again. Andover Olde Home Days

4 River Valley Guide The Town of Byron was organized on July 6, 1821 as Plantation #8. The ancient Indian name for Byron was Town of Byron Skillertown. In 1833 it was voted to become the Town of Byron, named after the poet of the century, Lord Byron. In its early years, Byron was a town of farms scattered among the mountains of its perimeter. Beginning in the 1850’s, the timber industry became important to the economy. Tracks were laid and the train would haul timber to the mills. In the early 1900’s, growing hops (for making beer) also became important to the economy. Byron is also rich in Byron 04275 history of gold prospecting. To w n Of f i c e : Gold was first discovered here 1 Byron Village Road in the 1830’s. It is found in Phone: 364-3194 the and the East and West Branches. People Op e n : Tuesdays: 5pm - 8pm today still enjoy the sport of Thursdays: 8am - 1pm panning for gold and many are successful.

Swift River, Byron photo by Cathy Dorion

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RiverRiver Valley Valley Guide Guide 55 The Town of Canton is in the north east corner of Oxford County, in the foothills of Maine’s mountain region, and covers 32.5 square miles. The 568-acre Lake Anasagunticook is shared with the town of Hartford and is the water supply for the town. The Androscoggin River flows through the area, bisecting Canton

Town of Canton Town from the Canton Point area. The interval land along the river has long been used for farming and much has been written about the Native Canton 04221 Americans growing corn here.

To w n Of f i c e : 9 Staples Hill Road Phone: 597-2920 • Fax: 597-2940 [email protected] Op e n : Monday & Wednesday 8am - 4pm Thursday 9am-5pm Saturdays: 8am - 12pm

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6 River Valley Guide The Town of Carthage was incor- Town of Carthage Carthage 04224 porated on February 20, 1826 and encompasses approximately 20,000 To w n Of f i c e : acres. and Mt. Blue State 703A Carthage Road Park are only minutes away. Phone: 562-8874 The area offers snowmobiling, canoeing, hiking, ATV, hunting, and fishing as , Poodunk, Op e n : and Half Moon Pond are also Monday 2pm-7pm located here. Wednesday: 9am - 2pm The town has a local historical Thursdays: Noon - 5pm society which holds public suppers and outdoor excursions in the sum- mer and other activities year round.

Photo by Cathy Dorion

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RiverRiver Valley Valley Guide Guide 77 The Town of Dixfield was 04224 incorporated in 1803. It is set Dixfield in the foothills of the western To w n Of f i c e : mountains of Maine and 46 Main Street located near Mt. Blue State P.O. Box 808 Phone: 562-8151 • Fax: 562-4311 Park, several lakes and rivers, www.dixfield.org and within minutes of major ski resorts. Op e n : Monday - Friday: 8am - 4pm

Town of Dixfield Town The area offers hiking, bicycling, snowmobiling, Lu d d e n Me m o r i a l Pu b l i c Li b r a r y : 40 Main Street canoeing, swimming and Phone: 562-8838 camping facilities, restaurants, Monday - Friday: 9:30am - 5:30pm retail shops, a wildlife museum, and the historical society - which Antique Tool Museum. The houses the John L. Towle town also offers a medical clinic, several churches and a quality public school system. The Dixfield Moose is one of the many attractions Dixfield has to offer. “Bullrock” (the moose) is a life-sized carving of a Maine moose - created from a 150 year old white pine log - by local artist, Ted Walker, using only a chainsaw.

Snow Day in Dixfield photo by Cathy Dorion

C. Crockett 8 River Valley Guide The Town of Hanover is located on U.S. Route 2 next to the An- Town of Hanover droscoggin River, midway between Rumford and Bethel. Hanover is primarily a residential community with most residents working in the surrounding towns of Rumford, Bethel, and Newry. Hanover children attend school in Rumford and Bethel. Local businesses include a general store and restaurant, heavy equipment and logging company, three antique shops, a hair care shop, a real estate office, a sign shop, a campground, carpenters and loggers. Nathaniel Segar first settled Hanover in 1774. Hanover was a mill town using waterpower from the Howard Pond Stream. Mountaintop and valley farms supported families. On February 14, 1843 Hanover was incorporated from Howard’s Hanover 04237 Gore Plantation and a portion of Bethel on the north side of the To w n Of f i c e : Androscoggin River. 21 Ferry Road P.O. Box 70 Beautiful mountaintop How- Phone: 364-8200 ard Pond is 109 acres and over Fax: 364-8222 100 feet deep. Trout and salmon Op e n : are caught in the spring fed wa- Monday: 5pm - 6:30pm ters. Boat ramps built by Inland Tuesday: 8am - 12pm Wednesday: 2pm - 5pm Fisheries and Wildlife Department Thursday: 5pm - 8pm provide recreational access to the Friday: 8am - 4pm Androscoggin River.

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RiverRiver Valley Valley Guide Guide 99 The Town of Mexico was incorporated in 1818 and is Mexico 04257 located in Western Maine at To w n Of f i c e : the junction of Route 2 and 134 Main Street • PO Box 251 17. The location on these Phone: 364-7971 two important routes is vital Fax: 364-5685 www.mexicomaine.net to Mexico’s well-being. Op e n : Tuesday - Friday: 8am - 4pm Route 2 links central Maine Me x i c o Pu b l i c Li b r a r y to northern Town of Mexico Town 140 Main Street • Phone: 364-3281 and Route 17 connects to Monday: 10am-5:30pm the Rangeley Lakes Region. Tues & Thurs: 11am - 5:30pm Wed: 10am - 6pm Motorists using both routes Friday: 12am - 4pm frequently stop in Mexico to shop at local business establishments and enjoy the number of restaurants available. Mexico’s best kept secret is the Mexico Recreation Park located just about one mile north on Route 17. Enjoy swimming in the Swift River, children’s playground, basketball courts, softball and baseball fields, along with an entertainment stage.

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Peru 04290 Town of Peru Androscoggin River and home of Worthley Pond, the Town of To w n Of f i c e : Peru is a nice place to live, work, 26 Main Street and play. A community oriented PO Box 429 Phone: 562-4627 town, its motto is “Neighbors Fax: 562-8653 helping Neighbors.” Email: [email protected] Peru has an active volunteer fire department, snowmobile club, ATV club, Historical Society, Op e n : Monday: 8am- 7pm and many other organizations. Tuesday, Thursday Enjoy hiking, bicycling, cross- country skiing, or snowmobiling across the miles of trails.

Blue Iris Motor Inn On the River’s Edge

RiverRiver ValleyValley Guide Guide 1111 The Town of Roxbury was incorporated March 7, 1835 and was once called Township #7. Roxbury is a residential town with many people working in neighboring Mexico, Rumford, and Dixfield. Roxbury Pond or Ellis Pond, as it is also known, is a beautiful attraction to this mountainous area. It is 1.4 square miles and its maximum depth is 43 feet. Many people from different Roxbury 04275 states come every year to fish, swim or just enjoy the views. To w n Of f i c e : PO Box 24 Silver Lake Campground Phone: 364-3982 • Fax: 364-2145

Town of Roxbury Town is located here in Roxbury. Residents and nonresidents Op e n : alike enjoy this four season area Monday & Tuesday: Closed for all types of recreation. Wed. & Thurs: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Greater Rumford Community Center. The Rumford Mechanics Institute was founded in 1911 by Hugh J. Chisholm, founder of the Oxford Paper Company. It was built to “provide a place for learning in the sciences, mechanics, arts, and whatever social and athletic activities would help the people of Rumford and the surrounding area.” In 1972 the name was changed to the Greater Rumford Community Center. The GRCC, as a nonprofit organization, strives to provide affordable quality recreational programs and services for residents of the River Valley Area. The Center houses a gymnasium with walking track, a 24 hour fitness facility, racquetball court, numerous Rumford Greater

Community Center Community program rooms, a sauna, locker rooms and a game room. It is the home of an excellent gymnastics program offering instruction for toddlers through proven athletes involved in the successful year-round competition team. In addition to gymnastics, fall programs include; ju-jitsu, karate, aerobics, soccer and flag football. In the winter, when basketball bounces into full swing, parents, grandparents and friends fill the building with cheering and excitement. Martial arts, fitness classes and basketball for an extensive list of indoor winter activities. In late spring the baseball and softball teams hit the fields to practice for hours of summer Greater Rumford Community Center games. Youth and adult floor hockey is also offered. When the school year ends, more warm weather outdoor activities begin. The Black Mountain Pool is opened and supervised for refreshing swims and daily swim lessons. Summer soccer and swim lessons at Worthley Pond round out the exciting list of active things to do. If you are interested in joining the Greater Rumford Community Center, volunteering or making a tax deductible contribution please call 369-9906 or email [email protected] 12 River Valley Guide The present town of Rumford Town of Rumford was settled as New Pennacook in 1774 as a farming community and became incorporated as Rumford in 1800. Since that time it has become the business center of the region with the Catalyst Paper Company as its largest employer. Rumford is a beautiful area filled with trees, streams and mountains. The Androscoggin River flows through the town and features Rumford 04276 a series of spectacular waterfalls. To w n Of f i c e : Together they have a total drop 145 Congress Street of 176 feet making it the highest Phone: 207-364-4576 drop east of the Niagara Falls. Fax: 207-364-5642 www.rumfordmaine.net The Reflection Pool at the foot Op e n : Monday - Friday: 8am - 4pm of the Falls is a peaceful place Ru m f o r d Pu b l i c Li b r a r y : for relaxation and solitude. As 58 Rumford Avenue visitors gaze over the pool they are Phone: 364-3661 transported back to a time when Monday & Saturday: 9am - 2pm the Anasagunticook Indians Tuesday & Thursday: 9am-8pm visited the area to hunt and fish. Wednesday & Friday: 9am - 5pm The business district of the town is located on “The Island” located between the Androscoggin River and the canals that were constructed many years ago to supply water to the mill. The Island features restaurants and retail stores along with the local government offices. Rumford is home to Black Mountain of Maine ski area, where competitors from far away have competed in national and world championship events. Paul Bunyan and his ox, Babe, have been a popular attraction and great photo opportunity for many visiting the Town of Rumford. These larger-than- life statues are located near the Information Center at the foot of the Falls. From there it is only a short walk over the bridge to “Shopper’s Island,” where you will find shops, restaurants and historic buildings. C. Crockett RiverRiver ValleyValley Guide Guide 1313 Rumford Hospital Skilled,compassionate care – close to home

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URGENT CARE 369-1127 420 Franklin Street, Rumford

ELSEMORE DIXFIELD 562-4226 FAMILY MEDICINE 146 Weld Street, Dixfield

RIVER VALLEY 364-7831 INTERNAL MEDICINE 431 Franklin Street, Rumford

RUMFORD HOSPITAL 369-1106 SURGICAL ASSOCIATES 420 Franklin Street, Rumford

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14 River Valley Guide March May Relay For Life Kick-Off-for Cancer survivors Annual Lee Hodgkins Memorial Poker Run and their families and the Relay For Life Registration on the last Saturday of the month teams; held the 3rd Wednesday in March at from 8:00 am – 10:00 am at the Roxbury ATV the Eagles Hall in Rumford starting at 5:30pm. Riders Park & Ride on Roxbury Notch Road Contact information call: 207-364-8358. Route 120W in Roxbury. $500 of proceeds to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 50-50 drawing, Maine Maple Sunday- annual celebration for info calls Mike at 207-545-2715 or visit with farm tours, hayrides, pancake breakfasts roxburyridersclub.com with maple syrup and much more held on the Memorial Day Event – on the Green, at the last Sunday in March. Memorial Park on Route 108 at Congress St., J.L. Dyke Farms off Route 108 on 93 Farrand Rumford. Contact 207-364-4576 Hill Road in Canton Maine has a pancake breakfast, horse-drawn wagon rides, free sampling, maple cotton candy, maple syrup, maple popcorn, and maple baked beans. Come watch the process for making maple syrup. Call 207-597-3124 for additional information. Sabina Farm Inn on 177 Ellis River Road in Rumford Maine has an open house from June 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come and experience maple candy making and learn about maple Relay For Life - 18 Hour Event - held at the syrup. Call 207-364-2345 for additional Hosmer Field Complex the first weekend in information. June. Call 207-364-8358 for details. Winterfest at Black Mountain of Maine- Carthage Historical Society Children’s First Weekend in March. Come enjoy our fun Summer Art Program – contact Jan family events including sleigh rides and scenic 207-562-8876. rides. 50/50 raffle, special dinners, River Valley Riders ATV Club Summer Rides live entertainment, group ski lessons. Call Rides, events, and fun planned throughout 207-364-8977 for more information. the summer. Call 207-364-7373 for dates, times, and details. Annual Ten Town Easter Egg Hunt -held the Saturday before Easter hosted by the River Valley Chamber and the Mexico Fire July Dept. Eggs are hidden in all the 10 tens of Franklin Savings Bank/ Rumford Area the River Valley area for children between Rotary and the River Valley Chamber 7 to 12 years of age and clues are given over Annual Golf Tournament - At Oakdale the local radio station from 6-9 a.m. Sparky Country Club on the second Tuesday of July. the Fire Dog and the Easter Bunny will host the Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 2-6 Contact information call 207-364-3241. starting at 9:00 a.m. behind the Mexico Fire Annual Christmas in July Roxbury ATV Toy House on Main St. in Mexico. Information call: Run & Blessing of the ATV’s – this multi club 207-364-3241. event and guaranteed good time will be held in July. Registration for the Poker Run will be from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Grimaldi Field in Andover. April Blessing of the ATV’s will be at 10 a.m. and then on to the Toy Run to Black Mountain of Valley Chamber of Commerce Ski Resort. All that is required is to bring an Annual Dinner and Awards Banquet-held unwrapped toy in a clear plastic bag or a cash at the end of in April donation for the toys. There will be a 50-50 drawing, Chinese Auction, food for sale, and vendors available at Black Mountain of Maine. You do not need to ride to be involved and can join us at Black Mountain. The toys will go to area groups for distribution to less fortunate photo by Cathy Dorion children in December. RiverRiver ValleyValley Guide Guide 1515 August October Andover Olde Home Days in Andover, Oktoberfest-Annual River Valley Rotary Maine always the first weekend in August. Craft Fair held at the HOPE Association on the Event includes music on the Common, Main third Saturday in October. FMI call: 207-364- Street parade, the new barrel train, children’s 4561; Catherine Johnson. peddle tractor pull, antique car show, horse The Ellis River Riders Horse Show Sunday show, firemen’s muster and much, much more. starting at 9 a.m. rain or shine, spectators are The Ancient Ones conduct a living history of life free. Food and seating for many. from 1740 through 1840. Contact information call: 207-392-4311 or 207-392-2131. Roxbury ATV Fall Foliage Ride – for specifics visit their website: The Ellis River Riders Horse Show the www.roxburyatvridersclub.com first weekend in August on Saturday evening starting at 3 p.m. & Sunday starting at 9 a.m. RES Craft Fair -- held the last Saturday in rain or shine, spectators are free. Food and October at the Rumford Elementary School. seating for many. Contact information call: 207-364-8155.

Dixfield Main Street Outdoor Marketheld Pumpkin Fest -- Second Saturday in the 3rd Saturday in August from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. October. The Pumpkin Fest is a day of fun on Main Street in Dixfield, Maine. Come join us activities for the whole family in downtown for a day of fun, crafts, food, and much, much Rumford. Activities include a hospital more. For further information or to reserve a bed race on Congress Street, gymnastics space call: Norine at 207-562-8816. demonstrations at the Greater Rumford Community Center, a climbing wall, seed Annual Donald E. Ryerson Poker Run spitting contests for adults and children, – August 30th from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at pumpkin dessert contests, pumpkin painting the Roxbury ATV Riders Park & Ride on and carving and more. Roxbury Notch Road in Roxbury. The proceeds The Downtown Dash -- 5K run/walk from this ride go to the Donald E. Ryerson hosted by The River Valley Chamber of Children’s Welfare Fund. Contact info Mike at Commerce, is held in conjunction with 207-545-2715. the annual Pumpkin Fest on the Saturday of Columbus Day weekend annually. The Teaberry Art Walk along the Swift River on 5-kilometer loop course starts and finishes at August 18th. FMI contact Envision Rumford River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition, @ 364-3355 ext,. 221 94 River Street, Rumford. An early morning start time of 8:30am, will take you on a route September that travels through beautiful residential neighborhoods with minimal traffic. You The Ellis River Riders Horse Show haven’t pre-registered? No worries; stop by Saturday & Sunday starting at 9 a.m. rain or on race day. shine, spectators are free. Food and seating for many. Celtic Heritage Festival -- 2nd Saturday November in September. The Celtic Heritage Festival Annual Stash of Cash Drawing begins is a collaboration with the Crossroads November 1st! This is completely legal! You International Celtic Festival that celebrates have the chance of winning up to $200 per the ethnic heritage of the River Valley, daily drawing! For information on Ticket sales featuring crafts and food as well as a jam call 207-364-3241 session with Crossroads International Celtic Festival musicians. For current dates, times and Canoe & Kayak Run -- On the Androscoggin locations of Chamber Events River, Septmber 26th. FMI contact Jim Rinaldo check out our website at: @ 207-364-2983. www.rivervalleychamber.com 16 River Valley Guide December February Christmas in the Valley-A month long Ice Fishing Derby– held the first week of celebration in the River Valley area. Many events February at Worthley Pond in Peru by the planned to celebrate the Christmas season. Peru ATV Club.

Christmas in the Valley Craft Fair-held Blessing of the Sleds -held at Mt. Valley st the 1 Saturday in December at the Mountain Middle School in Mexico from 10:30am to Valley High School in Rumford, Maine. Juried 12:00pm with the blessing at noon. Hosted craft fairs features handmade or homemade by the Dixfield and Mexico snowmobile clubs items only; annual cookie walk, kids corner, the 2nd Saturday in February from 11am-5pm. pictures taken with a Christmas character, Contact information call: 207-562-4690; Jon lunch served by the Relay For Life committee Holmes. with mouth-watering Turkey pie and all the fixin’s. Call: 207-364-3241. HOPE Association Annual Snowmobile Ride In -held the second Sunday of February Christmas in the Valley Parade- held from 11am-2pm. Contact information call: the first Friday in December in Rumford. 207-364-4561. Santa meets the children and lights the tree at the head of Congress Street . Call: Ice Fishing Derby– Larry Mercier Memorial 207-364-3241. Fishing Derby held the third week of February Festival of Trees -- Second Saturday in at Roxbury Pond. For more information December. The Festival of Trees is an evening contact: 207-364-3241 event in the Rumford Town Hall Auditorium Family Field Day in Rumford -hosted by that celebrates the magic of the holiday the Rumford Polar Bears Snowmobile Club the season with trees that are decorated by local last weekend in February. Contact information businesses and organizations and special call: 207-364-3848; Louise. choral music and readings. RAAPA Annual Holiday Production – first weekend in December at Mountain Valley High School performed by the Rumford Association for the Advancement of Performing Arts. Contact information call: Anita Murphy @ 207-369-0205 or Judy Kuhn ITALIAN @ 207-364-7242. SANDWICHES Christmas in Carthage – Friday & Saturday PIZZA PASTA & the second weekend in December begins MORE with a program and light refreshments at Courtesy, Quality & the Carthage Union Church, a Gingerbread House Competition, the lighting of the Town Service... Christmas Tree, Carolers, a potluck supper at the A winning combination Historical Society, followed by a party upstairs since 1939. with door prizes refreshments, and music and 583 Prospect dancing. Contact: Jan 207-562-8876. Ave, Rumford January 369-9999 Check out our The Jon Sassi Memorial Nordic Race –held the last Saturday in January, this 5K Spacious Dining is now the largest high school level Nordic Room Upstairs race in Maine and one of the largest in New Also located in Lewiston (5), Auburn England drawing around 400 entries from (2), Augusta, Waterville, Brunswick throughout the state to Black Mountain of Freeport and Lisbon Falls Maine internationally-recognized Nordic trails. FMI 207-364-8977. www.samsitalian.com RiverRiver ValleyValley Guide Guide 1717 4 3 2 1 5 7 6 Black Mountain Black Ellis Pond Garland Pond White Cap Mt. Howard Pond Boat Launches Coos Canyon (Silver Lake/Roxbury) 5 7 13 15 14 12 10 11 9 8 Lovejoy Covered Bridge Oakdale Country Club Oakdale Country Pennacook Falls Lake Anasugunticook Mexico Rec. Park Mt. Blue St. Park Worthley Pond Webb Lake 7 14 11 7 12 7

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Oakdale Country Club was founded in 1923 and is open to the public. Oakdale is open 7 days a week and is located off Route 2 in Mexico across from Wal-Mart. Oakdale is a very challenging 9-hole par 72 golf course that spans 6,198 yards. Oakdale is considered one of the finest 9-hole courses in the State of Maine. Our experienced superintendent of greens, Dan Libby, keeps the course in top condition. Please contact us at 364-3951 and we will be more than happy to schedule a tee-time or a lesson that accommodates your schedule. We sincerely hope you will take advantage of this great golf course this season. Our season runs approximately May 1st through November 1st. For more information call us at 364-3951 or write to Oakdale Country Club, Country Club Rd., Mexico, ME 04257. www.oakdalecc.net

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Complete Funeral Service Convenience Store Including & More Pre-Need Pizza’s • Subs • Sandwiches & Dinners • Breakfast Cremation Party Platters Established Since 1915 Sliced Deli Meats & Cheese www.meaderandson.com Hand Carved Steaks Daily & Weekly Specials Coldest Cooler in Town 3 Franklin Street Delivery is Available Box 537 Rumford, ME 04276 Corner of U.S. Rt 2 & Rt 120 (207) 364-4545 438 Hancock St. Rumford Rumford’s Only Local 364-3800 Independently Owned Open Early Morning till Late Nite

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85 Lincoln Avenue, Route 2, corner of Lincoln and Hancock Street, Rumford, ME 04276 207-364-4561 FMI: www.hopeassociation.org

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Select donated clothing, shoes, furniture, housewares, craft notions, buttons, seasonal decorations, jewelry, and many other items. All items sold at reasonable prices. (9am-5pm M-F) 364-2139

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RiverRiver ValleyValley Guide Guide 2323 Golfing Things To Do Oakdale Country Club - 6,198 yard, par 72. rd st ATV/Snowbobile Trails Deason: April 23 to November 1 . Country Club River Valley Riders ATV Club- Over 200 miles Rd. off Rt. 2 in Mexico. (207)364-3951 of access trails from the River Valley. Bill Morse (207)364-7373 or Dan Mitchell (207)562-8873. Hikes/Walking Trails There’s a network of trails throughout the area. Appalachian Trail- Three access sites: For more info about local snowmobile clubs, call the Information Center @ 207.364.0925 1. Grafton Notch State Park-watch for signs in parking lot. Canoeing • Kayaking 2. Off the South Arm Road in Andover. Fishing • Swimming Webb River-Beautiful canoe rides up and Things To Do To Things 3. East B Hill Road, 8 miles from the down the Webb River from the access at intersection in Andover. Check with Mountain View Campground on Weld St. (Rt. the rangers or South Arm Campground 142) in Dixfield. for exact location. Androscoggin River- Miles of beautiful scenery from Hanover to Canton; Worldclass Falls Hill Hike-Take abandoned road east side of Bass Fishing and small town charm along the the bridge across fro the Androscoggin River on Rt. route. 108 in Rumford. Walk to the top of the falls across the High Bridge above the Brookfield Power Plant Boat Launches- Rt. 2 Hanover, Rt. 2 Rumford, and down the sidewalk to Falls Hill to Information Rt. 140 Dixfield, Canton Center parking lot. Worthley Pond- Peru, Maine Little Jackson Mountain-Pleasant climb to Roxbury Pond-Roxbury, Maine views of te Weld area. From Dixfield, take Rt. 142 to Weld Corner, left onto Byron Rd. Dirt road on Howard Pond- Hanover, Maine right about 2 miles. Garland Pond-Byron, Maine Mexico Ledge-Easy walk off Swett Avenue in Swift River- Rumford/Mexico, Maine Mexico.

Canton Lake- Canton, Maine Old Spec/Grafton Notch State Park-Rt. 2 West onto Rt. 26 in Newry. More info at the Park. Gold Panning Swift River-The Swift River, in Byron, Maine Step Fall, Screw Augra Falls, Mother Walker has supplied prospectors from the beginner to Falls, Trails to Moose Cave & Jail- Grafton Notch the professional with gold found within its beds. State Park, 20 miles north on Rt. 26, off Rt. 2 in Newry. The history of gold mining goes back to the early Scenic drive, hiking, picnicking and swimming. Hike to eighteenth century when gold was first discovered Table Rock- Infor signs in the Park. here. Youngsters to old timers still enjoy searching for gold. All it takes is patience and a little luck. Swift River Walking Trail- Picnic tables and trail See campground operators at Coos Canyon along the Swift River in Rumford. Take Rt. 2 to traffic Campground, Byron (207)364-3880 or contact light at the intersection of Lincoln Ave. and Hancock guide Francis Arsenault at (207)364-2469 for St. Travel about .5 miles on Hancock St. and turn more information. right into the recreation area to parking lot.

The Fitch Company ENGINEERS Electrical - Instrument - Process Control Rumford Bangor Gray 364-7441 947-3932 657-5226 www.fitchcompany.com

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Tumbledown Mountain-IN Weld with hiking River Valley Mineral Museum-The world’s trails, inquire at the Ranger Station. largest Amethyst displayed with stones and minerals. 1125 Rt. 2 Rumford. (207)369-0030 Mines- May not be opened if being worked. Lufkin Museum-Rumford Historical Society, Tamminen & Harvard Quarries- Near Rt. 219 Rumford Ctr. Displays artifacts from Rumford in Greenwood. and surrounding areas. Contact (207)364-2540 Mount Mica- South Paris Dunton Quarry- Rt. 5 in Newry Parks Black Mountain of Maine-Rt. 120 Mexico Recreation Park-Picnic Tables, Mount Zircon- Off the South Rumford Rd. playground equipment, tennis, volleyball, basketball, baseball and softball fields, fireplace, Mountain Biking/Ski Trails snack bar, & performance stage. On the Swift Weld- In Weld at Center Hill. Ask for directions at River for swimming or fishing. one of the stores in the center of Weld. State Park-Camping, beaches Sunday River-Newry, Maine and boat launch in Weld. Carter’s X-Country Ski Centers and Shop- Grafton Notch State Park-Rt. 2 West onto Intervale Rd., Bethel, Maine (207)539-4848 or Rt. 26 in Newry. (207)824-3880 Black Mountain Ski Resort- Located on the Recreation Glover Rd. in Rumford, this family-oriented ski Mexico Recreation Center-Offers many area features day and night downhill and Olympic activities for children & adults. Friday nights quality cross-country course and snow tubing. An offer rollerskating. Fall and winter dancing active summer program for the kids is available, lessons. Youth and adult volleyball in the fall including a swimming pool and day camp. & winter. Contact Wayne @ (207)357-6708 or Mountain bike and hiking trails are also available. (207) 364-4912 FMI call (207)364-8977

Museums Dixfield Historical Society and Tool Museum Shopping Located at 63 Main St. Dixfield, whose purpose Rumford Shoppers Island-Shop on “The is to collect and preserve artifacts and data from Island” created by the Androscoggin River and Dixfield’s past, protect current historical materials a canal. With easy return to Rt. 2 and Rt. 108, and promote through education, the desire for you will find restaurants, gift shops, financial future generations to honor and respect their services and retail stores, as well as sourvenirs. heritage. Featuring, the John L. Towle Antique Tool River Valley Crossing- Rt. 2 Rumford, Olympia Museum with over 1200 rare antique tools and Sports, Marden’s, Tractor Supply and other Stanley Planes. Open from mid-June through mid- Retail Outlets. September, on Saturdays 1-3pm or by appointment. Contact Donna Towle, President(207)562-7595

RiverRiver ValleyValley Guide Guide 2525 Gr a p h i c De s i g n Pr i n t i n g & Co p y i n g (207) 364-8889 104 Knox St • Rumford, Maine www.mainepress.biz • [email protected]

Me c h a n i c a l Se r v i c e s o w i n g e r v i c e Peter Everett, O.D. T S Linda Cameron, O.D. Tel. (207) 364-3700 William Keyes, O.D. Fax (207) 364-3729 Sarah Ellis, O.D. 1-800-270-3701 Lennie Shaw, O.D. Comprehensive eye 486 Prospect Ave. Rt. 2 care including medical “Top of Falls Hill” evaluation and treatment Rumford, Maine 04276 of eye problems, routine eye exams, eyeglasses, and contact lenses. (207) 364-4491 56 Franklin Street, Rumford 24 Hour (207) 824-2227 Emergency 140 Main Street, Bethel Services 26 River Valley Guide Mark J. Cote, CIC, FIC Registered Representative 160 Congress Street (207) 364-8293 PO Box 340 Fax (207) 364-3444 Rumford, Maine 04276 [email protected] AdvantageInsuranceServices.net

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RiverRiver ValleyValley Guide Guide 2727 Carthage Union Church Andover 207-562-7470 Calvary Bible Church Route 142, 671 Carthage Road 207-392-1121 Sunday Worship: 9:00-10:00 am 1063 South Main Street Sunday Worship: 10:45 am (winter) Dixfield Sunday Worship: 9:30 am (summer) Church of the Nazarene Sunday School: 9:30 am (winter) 207-562-7828 Junior Youth Group - call for dates and times 171 Weld Street Sunday Worship: 10:30 am First Congregational Church of Sunday School: 9:30 am Andover 207-392-4678 Dixfield Common Baptist Church 25 Elm Street 207-562-7470

River Valley Churches Valley River Sunday Worship: 10:00 am 2 Chapel Road Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Carthage Sunday School: 10:00 am Seventh Day Advent Church 207-562-4677 Dixfield Congregational Church 56 Berry Mills Road 207-562-4582 Saturday Worship: 9:30 am High Street Sabbath School: 10:30 am Sunday Worship: 10:00 am Sunday School: 9:00 am

First Congregational Church Andover, Maine

St. Athanasius - St. John Church photo by Cathy Dorion drawing by Richard Johnson 28 River Valley Guide River Valley Churches Seventh Day Adventist Church 207-562-8262 Rumford 5 Blayne Street Apostolic Church of Rumford- Pentecostal Church 207-364-7747 Mexico 135 South Rumford Road Church of Jesus Christ Sunday Worship: 10:00 am & 6:00 pm of Latter Day Saints Praise Assembly of God 207-364-5881 207-364-3856 256 Main Street 89 Congress Street Sunday Sacrament Meeting: 10:00 am Sunday Worship: 10:00 am & 6:00 pm Sunday School: 9:00 Mexico First Baptist Church Wednesday Evening Family Night: 6:30 pm 207-364-8712 Saturday Night Prayer Meeting: 6:00 pm 20 Roxbury Road Easter Sunrise Service: 7:00 am Rumford Center Sunday Worship: 10:45 am & 6:00 pm United Methodist Church Sunday School: 9:30 am 207-364-8703 Thursday Evening: 6:00 pm Route 2 in Rumford Center Sunday Worship: 9:00 am His Gathering Place Sunday School: 8:45 am 207-364-7505 Recreation Lane Rumford Point Sunday Worship Congregational Church UCC Route 232 at Route 2 Jehovah’s Witness Rumford Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Congregation 207-369-9461 Holy Savior Parish 288 River Road 207-369-0334 126 Maine Avenue Mexico Congregational Church UCC Saturday Mass: 4:00 pm 207-364-8603 Saturday Mass in Bethel: 6:00 pm 163 Main Street Sunday Mass: 9:30 am Sunday Worship: 10:00 am Sunday School: 10:00 am St Barnabas Episcopal Church Nursery Available 207-364-2193 71 Rumford Avenue Peru Sunday Eucharist: 9:30 am Holy days and weekends as announced Faith Baptist Church 207-562-8558 United Methodist Church 574 Auburn Road/Route 108 Virgin Memorial Chapel Sunday Worship: 11:00 am & 6:00 pm 207-364-8703 Sunday School: 10:00 am 455 Linell Street Wednesday Evening: 6:45 pm Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Sunday School Adults: 9:00-10:00 am United Baptist Church Sunday School Children: 10:30 am (winter) 207-562-7167 98 Main Street in West Peru Saturday Worship 6:00 pm on the 1st Saturday of the month Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Sunday School: 9 am

Rumford United Methodist Church Holy Savior Parish Virgin Memorial Chapel Built 1909 St. Athanasius St. John - Built 1905

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Accommodations Hotel Rumford Area Code 207 65 Canal St. Rumford 364-3621 Bed & Breakfasts/Inn [email protected] Board Walk Inn www.hotelrumford.com 867 Rte. 120, Rumford 364-2746 Sam’s Italian Foods www.boardwalkrumford.com 583 Prospect Ave. Rumford [email protected] 369-9999 www.samsitalian.com Wilson Lake Inn [email protected] 183 Lake Rd. Wilton 645-3721 Subway www.wilsonlakeinn.com 137 Main St., Mexico [email protected] 364-2336 Hotel/Motel/Resort Caterers Blue Iris Motor Inn 49 Franklin 1405 US Rte. 2, Rumford Center 49 Franklin St. Rumford Directory of Members 364-4495 369-0129 www.blueiris.50meg.com www.49franklin.com [email protected] [email protected] Hotel Rumford Brian’s Bistro 65 Canal St. Rumford 20 Hartford St., Rumford 364-3621 364-3300 [email protected] www.brians-bistro.com www.hotelrumford.com [email protected] Inn At The Rostay Groceries 186 Mayville Rd., Bethel Mountain Valley Variety 824-3111 438 Hancock St., Rumford www.rostay.com 364-3800 [email protected] [email protected]

Wilson Lake Inn Naples Packing Co. 180 Lake Rd., Wilton 654 River Rd., Mexico 645-3721 364-3725 www.wilsonlakeinn.com [email protected] Towle’s Corner Store 36 Main St., Dixfield Campgrounds 562-8130 Pejepscook Campground www.towlescornerstore.com 569 Main St. Dixfield [email protected] 364-6700/778-4344 www.pejepscook.com Activities [email protected] Area Code 207

Stoney Brook Recreation 42 Powell Place, Hanover Arts/Heritage 824-2836 Red Hill Natural Foods www.stonybrookrec.com 228 Waldo St., Rumford [email protected] 369-9141 [email protected]

Fitness Food & Dining Greater Rumford Community Center Area Code 207 50 Congress St. Rumford 369-9906 Restaurants www.greaterrumfordcommunitycenter.org Brian’s Bistro 29 Hartford St., Rumford Organizations 364-3300 American Cancer Society www.brians-bistro.com 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Topsham [email protected] 373-3703 [email protected] Community Dental 60 Lowell St. Rumford 369-3600 [email protected] www.communitydentalme.org

30 River Valley Guide Ellis River Riders Discount Department Stores P.O. Box 392, Andover Marden’s Inc. of Members Directory www.ellisriverriders.com 66 Valley Circle, Rumford 369-9650 Oxford Hills SCORE [email protected] 2 Market Square, So. Paris 743-0499 What Not Shop Thrift Store [email protected] 85 Lincoln Ave. Rumford www.oxfordhills.score.org 364-4561 River Valley Rotary Club Florists/Greenhouses P.O. Box 192, Mexico Briar Patch Greenhouse Meetings-Tues. at 7:30am Hancock St., Rumford www.rumfordrotary.com 364-4561

Rumford Eagles FOE # 1248 Davis Florist 129 Rumford Ave. Rumford 138 Congress St., Rumford 369-9760 364-7851 [email protected] [email protected] Gold Panning Gifts/Giftshops/Collectibles Coos Canyon Rock & Gift T.W. Inc. 472 Swift River Rd. Rte. 17, Byron 9 Roxbury Rd., Mexico 364-4900 364-4206 www.cooscanyonrockandgift.com [email protected] [email protected] toddsdiscount.com Golf Courses Quilt Shop Oakdale Country Club Inn At The Rostay 13 Country Club Ln., Mexico 186 Mayville Rd. Bethel 364-3951 824-3111 www.oakdalecc.com www.rostay.com [email protected] Kayaking/Canoe Rental Stoney Brook Recreation 42 Powell Place, Hanover Professional Services 824-2836 Area Code 207 www.stonybrookrec.com [email protected] Accountants H & R Block R&R Inc. Recreation 50 Oxford Ave., Rumford Greater Rumford Community Center 364-2949 50 Congress St. Rumford [email protected] 369-9906 www.greaterrumfordcommunitycenter.org Advertising Discover Maine Magazine Ski-Alpine/Snowboard/Tubing 10 Exchange St. Suite 10, Portland Black Mountain of Maine 874-7720 39 Glover Rd., Rumford discovermainemagazine.com 364-8977 West Coast Maine Magazine www.skiblackmountain.com 272 Pikes Hill, Norway 743-8616 [email protected] Shopping www.westcoastmaine.com Area Code 207 Western Valley Access Channel TV (Ch 7) 377 River Rd Mexico Clothing/Crafts/Gifts 364-3764 Ext 208 Carlisle’s, Inc. www.wvactv7.com 92 Congress St., Rumford [email protected] 364-2581 [email protected] WOXO 100.7 & WTME 780 US. Route 2 Mexico Coos Canyon Rock & Gift 364-4141 472 Swift River Rd., Byron www.woxo.com 364-4900 [email protected] www.cooscanyonrockandgift.com [email protected] Ambulance Sales/Service Davis Florist, Inc. MedCare Ambulance 138 Congress St., Rumford 290 Highland Terrace, Mexico 364-7851 364-8748 [email protected] www.medcare-careambulance.com [email protected] RiverRiver ValleyValley Guide Guide 3131 Animal Services Communications The Proper Pooch Dog Training Wireless-Zone Mexico 15 Oldham Rd. Peru 225 Main St., Mexico 562-4765 369-0016 www.theproperpoochdogtraining.com [email protected] [email protected] www.wireless-zone.com/mexicome Appraisers Computer/Website Russell Appraisal Services Expenet Technologies 278 Isthmus Rd., Rumford 295 Main St., Wilton 364-2726 645-4449 [email protected] Auto Body Shops www.expenet.com Bisson & Hebert Autobody 70 Essex Ave., Rumford LimeGreen Technology 364-3520 43 Exchange St., Rumford [email protected] 364-6786 [email protected] Automotive Services Directory of Members Adley’s Auto Sales & Services, Inc. Conference Centers/Banquet Halls 486 Prospect Ave., Rumford Black Mountain of Maine 364-3700 39 Glover Rd., Rumford www.adleys.com 364-8977 Skiblackmountain.org Attorneys [email protected] Kaynor & Berryment,P.A. 225 River Rd. Lot # 3, Mexico 49 Franklin 364-1476 49 Franklin St. Rumford 369-0129 Kreckel Law www.49franklin.com 95 Congress St., Rumford [email protected] 364-4593 Rumford Eagles Club Barber Shop 129 Rumford Ave., Rumford Lisa’s Barber Shop 369-9760 178 Main St., Mexico [email protected] 357-3824 Dental Care/Health Business Services Community Dental Axia Merchant Services 60 Lowell St. Rumford Chesterville, ME 04938 369-3600 491-8922 [email protected] [email protected] www.communitydentalme.org www.axiapayments.com Distributors Ink Plaza Carrabassett Spring Water 98 Congress St. Rumford 153 Greenwoods Rd., Peru 369-5200/418-0940 562-7200 [email protected] www.carrabassett.com [email protected] Cabinetry Hutchins Custom Woodworking Dog Training 36 Pinewoods Rd., Canton The Proper Pooch Dog Training 597-3071 15 Oldham Rd. Peru [email protected] 562-4765 www.theproperpoochdogtraining.com Cell Phone Repair [email protected] Lime Green Technology 43 Exchange St., Rumford 364-6786 Economic Development [email protected] Androscoggin Valley Council of Government www.limegreentechs.com 125 Manley Rd., Auburn 783-9186 www.avcog.org Cellular Service [email protected] Pine Tree Cellular –US Cellular franchise 137 Main St., Mexico 369-9600 Electrical/Instrument and Process [email protected] Control Engineers The Fitch Company Wireless-Zone Mexico 580 Prospect Ave., Rumford 225 Main St., Mexico 364-7441 369-0016 www.fitchcompany.com [email protected] [email protected] www.wireless-zone.com/mexicome 32 River Valley Guide Electronics Funeral Homes of Members Directory Dyer’s Electronics Meader & Son Funeral Home 64 Main St., Mexico 3 Franklin St., Rumford 364-7606 364-4545 [email protected] www.meaderandson.com S.G. Thibault Funeral Home Engineering 250 Penobscot St., Rumford Main-Land Development Consultants 364-4366 42 Church St., Livermore Falls, ME 04254 www.dignitymemorial.com 897-6752 [email protected] Furniture Making www.main-landdci.com Hutchins Custom Woodworking 36 Pinewoods Rd., Canton 597-3071 Engraving-Industrial [email protected] Express Engraving 168 Hammond Hill Rd., Peru 562-7102 Graphic Designers www.expressengraving.com Erik Designs, LLC [email protected] 244 Route 108, Rumford 369-9008 www.erikdesigns.com EyeCare [email protected] Mountain View EyeCare, PA 56 Franklin St., Rumford Hardware Supplies 364-4491 Aubuchon Hardware # 103 [email protected] 65 Falmouth St., Rumford www.mtnvieweyecare.com 364-4813 www.hardwarestore.com Financial Services/Investments Advantage Insurance Services/ Health Weber Insurance Agency American Cancer Society 160 Congress St., Rumford 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Topsham 364-8293 373-3703 www.AdvantageInsuranceService.net [email protected] River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition Bangor Savings Bank 94 River St., Rumford 118 Congress St., Rumford 364-7408 364-8122 www.rvhcc.org www.bangor.com [email protected]

Franklin Savings Bank Healthcare/Hospitals/Hospice 155 Congress St., Rumford Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice 364-7866 209 Lincoln Ave., Rumford www.franklinebranch.com 777-7740 www.ahch.org Key Bank, NA 119 Congress St., Rumford Rumford Hospital 364-4567 420 Franklin St., Rumford www.keybank.com 369-1000 www.rumfordhospital.org Lennox Insurance and Financial 75 Congress St., Rumford Health Foods 364-3355 Red Hill Natural Foods www.lennoxinsuranceandfinancial.com 228 Waldo St., Rumford 369-9141 Oxford Federal Credit Union 225 River Rd., Mexico Heating Fuel 369-9976 Community Energy Co., Inc www.ofcu.org 299 Swain Rd., Rumford 364-3719 New England Agency www.communityenergy.com 140 Main St. Suite A, Mexico 364-2595 Dead River Company 33 Prospect Ave., Rumford United Insurance-Western Maine Agency 364-3751 www.deadriver.com 19 Congress St., Rumford 364-3766 Home Improvement www.unitedinsurance.net Cliff Harding Roofing, LLC 15 Beliveau Rd. Rumford 357-3901 [email protected]

RiverRiver ValleyValley Guide Guide 3333 Insurance Oil Burner Service Advantage Insurance Services/ Community Energy Co., Inc Weber Insurance Agency 299 Swain Rd., Rumford 160 Congress St., Rumford 364-3719 364-8293 www.communityenergy.com www.AdvantageInsuranceService.net Dead River Company Lennox Insurance and Financial 33 Prospect Ave., Rumford 75 Congress St., Rumford 364-3751 364-3355 www.deadriver.com www.lennoxinsuranceandfinancial.com Optometrists New England Agency Mountain View EyeCare, P.A. 140 Main St. Suite A, Mexico 56 Franklin St., Rumford 364-2595 364-4491 United Insurance/ Organizations Western Maine Agency Envision Rumford 19 Congress St., Rumford P.O. Drawer L, Rumford

Directory of Members 364-3766 364-3355 Ext. 221 www.unitedinsurance.net www.envisionrumford.com Hope Association Land Conservation 85 Lincoln Ave., Rumford Androscoggin Land Trust 364-4561 86 Main St. Suite 201, Auburn www.hopeassociation.org 782-2302 Oxford Hills SCORE www.androscogginlandtrust.org 2 Market Square, So. Paris 743-0499 Mahoosuc Land Trust [email protected] P.O. Box 981 18 Mayville Rd., Bethel www.oxfordhills.score.org 824-3806 www.mahoosuc.org River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition 94 River St. Rumford Land Management/Logging 364-7408 Brian Milligan Forestry Service www.rvhcc.org 362 Ellis River Road, Rumford [email protected] 364-2497 River Valley Rotary Club Nicols Brothers P.O. Box 192, Mexico 29 Industrial Park, Rumford Rumford Eagles # 1248 364-8685 129 Rumford Ave., Rumford Landscaping/Year Round 369-9760 Maintenance Pet Food & Supplies Whites Yardworks Aubuchon Hardware 2 Mountain View Annex, Rumford 65 Falmouth St. Rumford 364-8521 [email protected] 364-4813 T.W. Inc. Promotional Products/Awards 9 Roxbury Rd., Mexico Jarato 364-4206 449 East Andover Rd., E. Andover [email protected] 392-1534 toddsdiscount.com www.jarato.com Lawncare Printing/Copying Whites Yardworks The Maine Press 2 Mountain View Annex, Rumford 104 Knox St., Rumford 364-8521 364-8889 [email protected] www.mainepress.biz [email protected] Manufacturing Northwest Precision, Inc. Publications 37 Canal St., Rumford Discover Maine Magazine 364-7597 10 Exchange St., Portland www.northwestprecision.com 800-753-8684 [email protected] www.discovermainemagazine.com Merchant Services [email protected] Axia Merchant Services West Coast Maine Magazine Chesterville, ME 04938 272 Pikes Hill Norway 491-8922 743-8616 [email protected] [email protected] www.axiapayments.com www.westcoastmaine.com 34 River Valley Guide Rumford Falls Times 69 Congress St., Rumford of Members Directory 364-8728 www.rumfordfallstimes.com Sun Journal 69 Congress St., Rumford 364-8728 www.sunjournal.com Radio Stations WOXO 100.7 & WTME 780 US Route 2, Mexico 364-4141 www.woxo.com; www.wtme.com

Real Estate Agencies Rentals/Appraisers Berkshire Hathaway Homes Services 473 Center St., Auburn 212-7405 www.bhhshere.com Riverside Realty Social Services 152 River Rd., Mexico Community Concepts, Inc. 369-0100 17 Market Square, So. Paris www.riversiderealty.org 739-6543 [email protected] www.community-concepts.org

Recreation Centers Tax Preparation Services Greater Rumford Community Center H & R Block 50 Congress St. Rumford 50 Oxford Ave., Rumford 369-9906 364-2949 [email protected] Towing Recreation/Entertainment Adley’s Auto Sales and Services, Inc. Oakdale Country Club 486 Prospect Ave., Rumford 13 Country Club Ln., Mexico 364-3700 364-3951 www.adleys.com www.oakdalecc.com Bisson & Hebert AutoBody Roofing 70 Essex Ave., Rumford Cliff Harding Roofing, LLC 364-3520 15 Beliveau Rd. Rumford [email protected] 357-3901 [email protected] Transportation Community Concepts, Inc. Septic Surveying 17 Market Square, So. Paris Main-Land Development Consultants 739-6543 42 Church St., Livermore Falls, ME 04254 www.community-concepts.org 897-6752 [email protected] Trucking www.main-landdci.com Nicols Brothers 29 Industrial Park, Rumford Signs/Banners/Vehicle Lettering 364-8685 Erik Designs, LLC 244 Route 108, Rumford Universities/Colleges 369-9008 University College Rumford/Mexico www.erikdesigns.com 13 Brown St., Mexico [email protected] 364-7882 Express Engraving Wholesale/Retail 168 Hammond Hill Rd., Peru Naples Packing Co. 562-7102 654 River Rd., Mexico www.expressengraving.com 364-3725 [email protected] Screen printing Jarato 449 East Andover Rd., E. Andover 392-1534 www.jarato.com

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