Jerry Cohen, chair of the Library Board of Trustees, said Thursday they’ve moved all new shelves to create wider aisles to make it easier for wheelchair access anywhere in the building.
River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
Rumford enters lease/purchase agreement for new grader
Public Works Supt. Dale Roberts said that during the summer, the grader was up for trade this year for trade.
Canton to apply for $75,000 grant for energy upgrades to fire station, highway garage
The Select Board will get estimates for heat pumps for the Fire Department and Public Works buildings.
Oxford County arrest log
• Mario E. Angeloni, 40, of 25 Cheevers Road, Waterford, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 9:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at 330 Bear Pond Road, Waterford, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Emanuel A. Barcelo-Tirado, 29, of 285 Turner St., Canton, on a charge of criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, […]
Rumford Public Library welcomes new director, reopens following renovations
The library closed for five months to replace asbestos floor tiles on the main floor and the basement.
Face Time: Brittanie Averill of Carthage on the joys of sobriety and following your food dreams
The Carthage woman loves preparing all kinds of food. She attributes much of her success and happiness to being sober from alcohol, which she and her husband, Steve, became on Jan. 1, 2023.
Canton board approves 99-year land lease for groundwater wells
The project is an effort to lower the cost of water for customers.
Judge sets bail at $75,000 for Rumford man charged with attempted murder and arson
Police say Billy Morvent crashed his truck Nov. 5 into a nearby home, set it on fire and fired at people there.
Rumford-based school board settles on spaces for middle school students
Regional School Unit 10 directors move to use Rumford, Mexico buildings for fifth, sixth grades.
Dixfield high school student allowed to return to class after 10-day suspension
The Regional School Unit 56 directors held an executive session with the student and his mother.