The town is waiting for federal disaster funds to cover storm damage.
River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
Posted inNews, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Peru home, barn, workshop destroyed by fire; two people treated for heat exhaustion
Heat and humidity took its toll on firefighters who couldn’t work more than 20 minutes at a time.
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Posted inNews, River Valley
Animals reported in burning barn in Peru
The fire was reported at approximately noon on Ada Avenue.
Posted inFranklin, News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Dixfield and Wilton to purchase new mini-pumper for East Dixfield Fire Department
Fire Chief Randy Hall said the smaller truck would be used for places that are off the grid and back from main roads.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, River Valley
Accused pot farmer in Mexico operation released from jail
A federal judge allows Xiandu Zhang to live in Massachusetts pending his trial.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: July 12, 2024
• Donovan Bell, 18, of 207 Route 108, Rumford, on charges of violation of condition of release, refusing to submit to arrest or detention, violating protection from abuse order and domestic violence assault, 4:37 a.m. Friday, July 12, on Waldo Street in Rumford, by Mexico Police Department. • Clifton W. Chapman, 61, of 1144 Route […]
Posted inBusiness, News, River Valley
Watch: Rumford supports Brookfield’s license renewal for Rumford Falls Hydro
Sportsmen’s groups want to see water cascading over the spectacular falls on the Androscoggin River year-round, not just in the spring and following heavy rainstorms due to water being diverted away from the falls.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley, Schools & Education
Thousands of Maine children to receive summertime benefit for nutrition
Maine is issuing $120 per eligible child to make up for their school lunches this summer. With nearly 100,000 students automatically enrolled for the benefit, there is confusion as the first batch of EBT cards are arriving in the mail.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Canton residents adopt solar ordinance, approve $1.2 million budget
Loretta Blancato received the Steve and Lisa Wills Memorial Citizenship Award.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, River Valley
Auburn man charged with domestic violence at Hanover campground
Yvon Soucy is accused of holding a woman and two children overnight with a knife.