PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: * Charles Cogley, 35, of Waterville, domestic violence assault with prior conviction, violation of bail condition and obstructing report of a crime, 7:15 p.m., Aug. 22 in Rumford, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Nathan Blodgett, 18, of Mexico, violation of bail conditions […]
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News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
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Positions filled in RSU 10 schools
DIXFIELD — The Regional School Unit 10 board made four appointments Monday night. Hired were the following: • Tony Orlando, music teacher, Dirigo Elementary School; • Michele Cushman, librarian, Hartford-Sumner Elementary School; • Linda Woods, special education educational technician, Mountain Valley Middle School; and • Jody Gallant, long-term substitute for a special education teacher, Rumford Elementary School. The […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: * Joseph Alexander, 21, of Harrison, operating after suspension, 7:55 p.m., Aug. 20 in Oxford, Oxford Police Department. * Gerald Clark, 58, no known address, failure to register as a sex offender, 8:05 p.m., Aug. 21 in Oxford, Oxford Police Department. * […]
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SAD 44 directors discuss personnel changes, improvements
BETHEL — The School Administrative District 44 board of directors met Monday night to discuss numerous changes and improvements before school begins Aug. 31. New member Todd Wheeler of Bethel was present at the meeting. Superintendent David Murphy began by announcing the improvements made to the schools over the summer, including roof and ceiling repairs […]
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Four apply to be RSU 10 superintendent
DIXFIELD — Regional School Unit 10 interim Superintendent Michael Cormier said at Monday night’s board meeting that the district has received four applications for the superintendent position. The vacancy was prompted by the resignation of Craig King, who left for a similar position in the Gray-New Gloucester district. The board set Sept. 6 to interview […]
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Mexico man charged with striking, choking girlfriend
MEXICO — Bail was set at $1,000 Monday for a Mexico man who police said hit his girlfriend in the back of the head with a can of beer when she tried to take his plate after serving him dinner. Rumford District Court Clerk Darlene Richards said , 43, made his initial appearance in Rumford […]
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This week’s agenda
Monday Hebron: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Paris: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Waterford: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Tuesday Buckfield: Community Day Committee, 6 p.m., Municipal Center Hartford: Road Committee, 7 p.m., Town Office Livermore: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Paris: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office Sumner: […]
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Dixfield Annual Market boosts economy, promotes community
DIXFIELD — The sun was shining and the breeze carried the scent of various edible indulgences during Dixfield’s 39th annual Outdoor Market on Sunday. Approximately 40 vendors lined Main Street, selling homemade goods and creations, while local residents took advantage of the increased foot traffic to hold yard sales. The event kicked off at 9 a.m […]
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One man killed, one injured in Mexico fire
MEXICO — One man was killed and another suffered serious injuries after fire destroyed a two-story home Saturday at 6 Brown St. Maine Police Spokesman Stephen McCausland said that 45-year-old Dean Watson died in the blaze. Thomas Brown, the upstairs tenant, was transported by Med-Care Ambulance before he was taken by LifeFlight to Maine Medical Center in […]