Despite the charming images of the 18th-century family gathered around the fireplace, all warm and cozy, staying warm in winter was a daily challenge for settlers in colonial America. […] ...

So, up through the 1800s, they built their homes with fireplaces as their heating mainstays. Fireplaces warmed the person — a comfortable front and a cold backside — not the room. On the coldest days, ...

Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. RUMFORD — A local man was arrested on a slew of charges Friday after leading police on a vehicle chase in Rumford and ...

Commissioners also gave Franklin County Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee a $150,000 budget to work off. She was hired as county administrator in April 2022 but never formally appointed as the ...

RUMFORD — Authorities are seeking information on the whereabouts of a 15-year-old juvenile from Massachusetts, who was last seen in the Lawrence area on the evening of Feb. 15. Jostin Burgos was ...

RUMFORD (WGME) -- The Rumford community is celebrating and supporting community members who are overcoming addiction. On Saturday, organizers held their third annual "River Valley Recovery Strong ...