Andover herbalist Darlene Akers teaches about the use of plants for teas, medicines and household cleansers, as well as to heal the mind and soul.
River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Canton selectmen won’t seek $60,000 from historical society
The board voted 3-1 not to pursue repayment, considering it a gift.
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Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford students count hearts on Valentine’s Day
Kindergarten teacher Jessica Curato teaches students math skills.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times
River Valley families receive food for school vacation week
Members of the River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition delivered a total of 150 bags to schools in Mexico, Peru and Rumford.
Posted inNews, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford selectmen approve bid for police station renovations
Part of the cellblock area is being converted to workstations for officers.
Posted inNews, River Valley
Chartier named Mexico’s Firefighter of the Year
At the annual meeting of the Mexico Fire Department on Feb. 5, Capt. Allen Chartier was named the 2018 George Downs Memorial Firefighter of the Year.
Posted inBethel, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills, River Valley
This week's agenda
Monday Hebron: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Jay: Selectmen and Board of Assessors, 6 p.m., Town Office Paris: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Sumner: Fire Department Auxiliary, 6 p.m., Town Office Waterford: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Tuesday Buckfield: Economic Development Committee, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Center Casco: Selectmen, 6:30 […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, River Valley
Rumford subdivision approval lapsed, attorney says
RUMFORD — The 2008 approval of a large housing project near Black Mountain has lapsed and must go before the Planning Board again if someone buys the property, the town attorney has said. The 450-acre parcel off Isthmus Road is being marketed by John Bartash III, associate broker for the Hebert Realty Group in Mexico. Bartash […]
Posted inRiver Valley
Rumford facing cost overrun with downtown construction
RUMFORD — The $5.8 million project to install new sewer and water lines on The Island business district is roughly three-quarters done and may be more than $1.3 million overbudget, interim Town Manager Scott Cole told selectmen Thursday night. “Right now, based on nothing more than the engineer’s rough thumbnail comment, probably the town’s question is: […]
Posted inRiver Valley
Mexico board approves animal control contract
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen has approved a three-year, $4,055 animal control contract with Marsha McKenna of McKennel’s Animal Adoption Agency, effective July 1. Town Manager Jack Gaudet said this is a drop from the present annual cost of $4,771. Board Chairman Richie Philbrick said he was pleased with the price reduction and noted McKenna […]