MEXICO — A local woman died after being struck by a pickup while walking on Osgood Avenue in a rainstorm Monday night. Sally Yarnish, 81, was known by many “as the lady who walks the roads at night,” Police Chief Roy Hodsdon said. According to the chief, a witness said it was raining at the […]
River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
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More than 50 COVID-19 cases reported at Canton nursing facility
The Pinnacle Health and Rehab facility in Canton reported 42 residents and 14 staff members tested positive for COVID-19 on their Facebook page Monday.
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Oxford County arrest log
• Justin L. Buker, 41, of 60 Back Bryant Road, Buckfield on two charges of failure to appear after bailed, 8:40 p.m. Thursday at that address by Maine State Police. • Todd L. Bumbaugh, 54, of 6 Alexander Ave., Rumford on a charge of violation of condition of release, 6:15 a.m. Friday at that address […]
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RSU 56 to extend school closings due to virus, lack of bus driver/custodians
RSU 56 schools planned to reopen their buildings on Thursday but four recent COVID-19 infections have left the schools without adequate bus driver/custodians.
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Peru hunter gets grand slam — five years after daughter
Over a three-month period, Chris Cote shot a moose, bear, deer and wild turkey.
Posted inHealth, News, River Valley
Three Rumford Community Home staff members test positive for COVID-19
Management says extra precautions are being taken, including increased testing.
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Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa greets children in Mexico — from a distance
MEXICO — Holiday traditions aren’t guaranteed during the pandemic, but the Mexico Firemen’s Relief Association gave it their best shot Friday night with the annual visit from Santa Claus. A few days ago, Fire Chief Richard Jones believed they were still going to have a Santa Claus parade, with Santa practicing social distancing. However, when […]
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RSU 56 plans for winter sports beginning in early December
Directors OK’d starting with skills and drills and eventually scrimmages in early January.
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Heads of teachers’ unions ask for more time, flexibility in age of COVID
Eight presidents of western Maine education associations send letter to Sun Journal.
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More COVID cases extend RSU 56 school closings to Dec. 3
A staff member and a student at separate Dixfield buildings have tested positive.