The emergency food pantry and soup kitchen is now a nonprofit organization under the town of Mexico.
River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: July 26, 2024
• David H. Anderson Jr., 38, of 247 Main St., Norway, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 4:09 p.m. Thursday, July 25, in Norway, by Norway Police Department. • Justin J. Brown, 39, of 3 Essex St., Gloucester, Massachusetts, on charges of operating a vehicle without a license and theft by unauthorized […]
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Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
School Resource Officer Justin Onofrio covering Dixfield-area schools
The RSU 56 SRO position is funded through a bipartisan Stronger Connections Grant for $250,000 and covers three years of salary/benefits of the SRO in RSU 56, said Superintendent Pam Doyen in an email response to the Rumford Falls Times.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: July 22, 2024
• Ethan R. Brown, 24, of 26 Marion Ave., Norway, on charges of endangering the welfare of a child, domestic violence terrorizing and driving to endanger, 10:52 a.m. Saturday, July 20, in Waterford, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Allen A. Buzzell, 35, of 360 Greenwood Road, Norway, on a charge of violation of condition […]
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Kaelyne Thompson dives in as new principal in Dixfield at Dirigo High School
As a Maine native, Thompson is glad to be back and she’s “really looking forward to hearing from the staff and community and seeing what they need for support.”
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, River Valley, Schools & Education
SAD 17 to present revised school budget at public hearing Tuesday night
The public meeting to present 11 budget articles will start Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School’s Forum. The referendum vote is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 6, at each town’s polling location.
Posted inNews, River Valley
Boonstock 2024 to benefit new music program in Canton
The July 27 event is one of several upcoming events to raise money for new music programs and services in the River Valley.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Peru summer program students learn about disabilities
Dirigo Elementary School students participate in a CARE workshop.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: July 19, 2024
• Marc W. Chiasson Jr., 21, of 203 Upton Road, Andover, on a charge of violating protection from abuse order, 8:48 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, at 160 Lincoln Ave., Rumford, by Rumford Police Department. • Natasha L. Frost, 36, of 321 Penobscot St., Rumford, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 10:43 p.m. Thursday, July […]
Posted inNews, River Valley
Topping ceremony marks milestone at new K-8 school in Mexico
Two beams signed by 800 students last month are lifted into place.