DIXFIELD — The Dixfield Police Department went from five officers to four on Sunday. Officer Dustin Broughton completed his last shift Saturday, and Town Manager Carlo Puiia said Broughton and his admirable work and dedication will be missed. A farewell gathering took place at noon Friday to honor Broughton for his service. He was presented […]
River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
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Oxford County arrest log
* Keith Conant III, 38, of Mexico, failure to comply with a civil contempt order, 12:50 p.m., Aug. 27 in Mexico, Mexico Police Department. * Daniel Crowley, 45, of North Hollywood, California., failure to appear, 7:44 p.m., Aug. 27 in Oxford, Oxford Police Department. * Joshua Haines, 30, of Hebron, violation of bail conditions, failure […]
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Rumford man sentenced 4 years in federal prison on firearms violation
RUMFORD — Troy Blanchard of Rumford was sentenced in U.S. District Court on Monday to serve four years in federal prison for possessing a firearm after having been convicted of a felony. He is prohibited under federal law from possessing firearms because of a felony drug-trafficking conviction in Oxford County in 2014. According to a […]
Posted inBethel, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Regional agenda
Monday Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Tuesday Bethel: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Buckfield: Community Day Committee, 6 p.m., Municipal Center Casco: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Casco Community Center Jay: Selectmen, 4 p.m., Town Office Wednesday Livermore Falls: Selectmen, executive session, 4:30 p.m., Town Office Thursday Canton: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Hartford: Selectmen, […]
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Making a difference, one step at a time
RUMFORD — With just the contents of his backpack and his walking stick, Leroy Bailey has spent the past two years walking the perimeter of the contiguous United States to raise money and awareness for the homeless. He started his walk on June 30, 2014, after praying to God for how he could help. By last […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, River Valley
Transportation available for seniors in Bethel, surrounding areas
BETHEL — The Age-Friendly Community Initiative of the Bethel region is partnering with Community Concepts to offer rides to seniors and disabled citizens for things like appointments and grocery shopping. Coordinators of the program aim for it to begin in October. Community Concepts Director of Transportation Brad Edwards said the goal is to make the […]
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Mexico police log
MEXICO — The Police Department responded to the following incidents recently: • Aug. 24: Radio Shack on Main Street reported that sometime between 5:30-7 p.m. on Aug. 24, someone took a box of CB radios left on the steps to be picked up. Estimated value is $150. Police Chief Roy Hodsdon said he has a couple […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: * Braden Hawley, 33, of Brownfield, five counts, violation of bail conditions, 10:33 p.m., Aug. 24 in Fryeburg, Fryeburg Police Department. * Jace Huard, 18, of Bethel, failure to appear, 1:35 p.m., Aug. 24 in Bethel, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Marie […]
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Rumford police log
RUMFORD — Among the calls answered by the Police Department recently were: * Aug. 21, 4:27 p.m.: A Franklin Street resident reported a window broken by a BB. Sgt. Tracey Higley is investigating. * Aug. 21, 12:29 a.m.: Charles Estabrook, 26, of Peru, was arrested on Maine Avenue on a charge of disorderly conduct. He […]
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No one injured in Canton fire that destroys home
CANTON — David Wainwright lost his house at 351 River Road in a fire late Wednesday night, firefighter Jason Vaughn said Thursday. Wainwright was cooking and went to take a shower. When his dog barked and alerted him of the fire, he attempted to put it out with a hand-held fire extinguisher but was unsuccessful, […]