River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
40-year volunteer firefighter to get final send-off
DIXFIELD — Town residents woke this week to find something missing from their regular mornings at Towle’s Corner Store in Dixfield. Lifelong resident and 40-year Dixfield volunteer firefighter, Tim Frost, died unexpectedly Sept. 7. Frost was a common figure around Dixfield square, giving a smile and wave to anyone passing by. “I think everyone in […]
Dixfield selectman donate to House of Peace
DIXFIELD — Selectmen for the town of Dixfield voted to donate $200 from their contingency fund to the House of Peace women’s shelter. Sharon Walker, who has been attempting to start a women’s shelter in Rumford, is asking for the money to help purchase a double-oven stove. “I believe this is a very good cause […]
Peru selectmen get petition for old school
PERU — A teacher and two students from Dirigo High School in Dixfield appealed to selectmen Monday night to support keeping the former elementary school for a recreational hall. Shaylnn Weishar and Sonya Jalette brought a petition signed by 60 Dirigo high school students and said a rec center would be very beneficial. The school […]
Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County jail: * Randy L. Miller, 22, of Auburn, Sept. 9, receiving stolen property, $500 cash bail, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Joshua J. Moulton, 34, of Norway, Sept. 9, failure to display inspection sticker, $1,500 unsecured bond, Norway Police Department. * Stanley P. Weymouth, […]
SADD 44 appoints new staff, discusses grant options
ANDOVER — The SAD 44 board held its first meeting of the new school year Monday at Andover Elementary School. Chairman Sidney Pew announced enrollment is approximately 850 students. James Thibodeau, previously from the Carrabec school system in Anson, was appointed district elementary school music teacher. “We are very fortunate to attract a candidate of […]
This week’s agenda
Tuesday Mexico: Mexico Sewer District Board of Trustees, 4:30 p.m., Town Hall Roxbury: Special town meeting, selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Wednesday Bethel: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office Mexico: Mexico Water District Board of Trustees, 6:30 p.m., Town Hall Rumford: Economic Development workshop, 6 p.m., Municipal Building Thursday Dixfield: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town […]
Enrollment up unexpectedly at RSU 10
DIXFIELD — Enrollment at Western Maine Regional School Unit 10 schools unexpectedly increased 10 percent over the final number enrolled during the spring, Superintendent Tom Ward said during the first board meeting since the start of the new school year. “We expected a continued decline in enrollment,” he said. “Most seem to be movement from […]
Mt. Abram to build temporary lodge for ski season
GREENWOOD — Mt. Abram will erect a temporary lodge for the 2011-12 ski season to replace the main lodge, which burned down after a July 6 lightning strike. The new lodge will be a 110-by-50-foot steel building located close to the lift, according to General Manager Kevin Rosenberg. Rubb Building Designs will design and build […]