Some people were paying $100 for two hot dogs Friday to meet the goal.
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News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
Posted inNews, River Valley
New Dixfield police chief starts Monday
Aaron Mick must pass a test on Maine laws within a year to be a police chief in Maine.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, River Valley
Hartford-Sumner school gets new playground
Members of the Hartford-Sumner Elementary School worked throughout the year to raise funds for new playground equipment for their school along with the RSU 10 district.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Third try for RSU 56 budget unsuccessful
The majority of voters in Canton, Carthage, Dixfield and Peru rejected the $12.9 million spending plan.
Posted inMaine Crime, River Valley
Rumford police say man shot during robbery attempt
RUMFORD — Police say a New York man was shot in the leg during an attempted robbery at about midnight Tuesday. When officers arrived at 97 Maine Ave. for a report of shots fired, they say they found Kevorn Haywood, 31, of Brooklyn shot in the leg. The shooter had already fled the scene, according […]
Posted inNews, River Valley
Dojo Escape Room opens in Mexico
MEXICO — Jess Rodrigue and Nick Graham of Hoodwinked Escape Rooms have opened their first escape room, at the Mexico Rec Center. A year in the making, the room at 15 Recreation Drive carries a dojo theme, with the feel of a room used for martial arts. In this theme room, players have an hour […]
Posted inNews, River Valley
Hanover woman rescued after getting lost in Rumford woods
A 76-year old Hanover woman was rescued Friday after getting lost in on a hiking trail in Rumford on Thursday and spending the night in the woods.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Canton board to look into sewer use for billing
Canton selectmen proposed raising town sewer rates by 20% at a hearing on Thursday but attendees left selectmen with questions to answer before they raise rates.
Posted inNews, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
RSU 56 budget passes on third try; referendum vote Sept. 17
The $12.9 million spending plan will go to voters in Canton, Carthage, Dixfield and Peru.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Sumner school playground nearly ready to open
New swings, a merry-go-ground, a climbing wall, slides and a monkey bar were set up by volunteers this past weekend.