Maine State Police say driver Darryl Streeper fled on foot after an attempted traffic stop.
River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
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Canton’s ‘junkyard offenders’ must clean up, town officials say
Residents in Canton who have what qualifies as a junkyard will receive letters telling them to clear it out, the selectmen said at their meeting on Thursday. The town is still looking to hire a Code Enforcement Officer to help enforce state and local ordinances and regulations.
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South Paris man charged with manslaughter says he won’t fight Massachusetts extradition
RUMFORD — A Paris man wanted in Massachusetts on manslaughter, sex assault charges arrested said Friday he would not challenge his transport to face charges in that state. Aaron Parsons, 33, of Gary Street in South Paris appeared by videoconference in Rumford District Court where he told a judge he was prepared to sign papers […]
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Woodstock man charged with manslaughter freed after more than a year in jail
Ethan Rioux-Poulios’ bail was reduced after his lawyer argued that the bail amount was excessive and the coronavirus pandemic was delaying resolution of the case.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County police log
• Jacob P. Alexander, 28, of 579 Plains Road, Harrison on a charge of failure to appear in court, 5:41 p.m. Tuesday on Ahonen Road, Otisfield by Maine State Police. • Zane M. Capen, 32, of 11 Gary St., Paris on charges of terrorizing, refusing to submit to arrest or detention and disorderly conduct, 10:07 […]
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Culture of Compassion giveaway event set for Saturday
The event offers free school supplies, gently used clothing and groceries for needy families in the River Valley.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
RSU 10 board approves hybrid return-to-school plan for middle school, high school students
The board of directors approved a delayed back-to-school date as well as remote learning on Wednesdays for all students. The board also accepted a $125,000 COPS grant, which will enable the district to have a full-time school resource officer.
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Andover honors Freeman Farrington at Town Meeting and votes on 58 articles
ANDOVER — Sixty voters seated in folding chairs separated by six-foot distances took part in a five-hour-plus town meeting Saturday, honoring a long-time resident and handling 58 warrant articles of town business. Before the meeting officially began, Scott Farrington presented his father, Freeman Farrington, the 2019 Andover Maine Spirit of America Foundation Tribute. The elder […]
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Oxford County police log
• Benjamin R. Ball, 25, of Shapleigh on charges of refusing to submit to arrest or detention, violation of condition of release, burglary and assault, 9:10 p.m. Wednesday in Stoneham by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Philip J. Fleming, 39, of 31 Kimball Ave., Mexico, on charges of unlawful possession of fentanyl powder and violation […]
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RSU 56 directors approve a plan for reopening schools this fall
Parents may choose in-school or online learning, and switch later if they want.