MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen will soon consider a moratorium on marijuana clubs. Selectman Reggie Arsenault, who is also a member of the Planning Board, handed to selectmen Tuesday night a draft of a moratorium ordinance on retail marijuana establishments and stores, and retail marijuana social clubs. The ordinance, initiated by Police Chief Roy Hodsdon, […]
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News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
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Meroby music program reaches out for help
MEXICO — Students at Meroby Elementary school, like many students across the country, have the opportunity to be involved in music to enrich their lives and learn a valuable, enjoyable skill. However, like many art programs, the costs of maintaining it — mainly dealing with instrument purchases and repairs — are overwhelming. Alicia Farmer, a […]
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Sale of Rumford hotel site completed
RUMFORD — A ceremony was held Tuesday morning to close on a property at 50 Prospect Ave., the future home for the Best Western Plus Rumford Falls hotel. “We have all the permits and everything is ready to go,” said Tony Carter, president of Pennacook Falls Investments Ltd. “We plan on breaking ground in March.” He […]
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Regional agenda
Monday Bethel: Sign Committee, 4 p.m., Town Office Farmington: Franklin County Commission, 9 a.m., county building Hartford: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office New Vineyard: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Smith Hall Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Rumford: Library board of trustees, 3 p.m., Rumford Public Library Tuesday Buckfield: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Center Casco: Selectmen, […]
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Rumford police log
• Nov. 28, 9:54 p.m.: A Knox Street resident reported someone went through his unlocked vehicle and stole sunglasses. Later, it was discovered prescriptions were also taken. Patrolman Brad Gallant is investigating. • Nov. 28, 6:10 p.m.: Michael Lowery, 26, of Rumford was arrested on Falmouth Street on a charge of domestic violence assault. His bail […]
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Rumford ‘close’ to naming town manager
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen will hold an executive session Tuesday and possibly name of the new town manager, Chairman Jeff Sterling announced at Thursday night’s meeting. “We’re very close,” Sterling said. “It’s just down to the nuts and bolts, settling on the language.” The candidate is from Maine, he said. Selectmen will meet […]
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Rumford police investigating pedestrian accident
RUMFORD – A 62-year-old local man was being examined at Rumford Hospital Thursday night after he was struck by a car near the corner of Lincoln and Waldo streets, police said. Wilfred Buck of Rumford complained of shoulder pain after he was struck just before 5 p.m., investigators said. Buck was crossing in a crosswalk […]
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Trip to Orono planned for Telstar freshmen
BETHEL — The Telstar Freshmen Academy, in partnership with the 4-H Cooperative Extension, will take an overnight trip to the University of Maine in Orono on Dec. 8 to learn more about school programs offered and what it’s like to be a student there. Norm Greenberg, 4-H professional educator and social studies teacher at the […]
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Glover named Dixfield’s Employee of the Year
DIXFIELD — Selectmen on Monday presented Randy Glover with a plaque recognizing him as Dixfield’s Employee of the Year. Glover, who has served with the Public Works Department for more than a quarter of a century, was honored for his outstanding commitment, dedication and performance. Town Manager Carlo Puiia said all five selectmen approved Glover for […]