Skunks are curious creatures. We smell them more often than we see them, and when we DO spot one waddling around in the yard, we tend to run away. Are skunks really so fearsome? Are they just itching to spray the first human they see, or is that merely a scare tactic parents use to […]
River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: • David Anderson, 30, of Norway, violation of bail conditions and acquiring drugs by deception, 2 p.m., July 28 in Paris, Norway Police Department. • Tamisha Nelson, 42, of Norway, theft, 11:03 p.m., July 28 in Norway, Oxford Police Department. • Paul […]
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More complaints on Step Falls parking, sanitation
NEWRY — Selectmen Tuesday agreed to send another letter to the Mahoosuc Land Trust regarding complaints about conditions at the trust’s Step Falls Preserve property. There have been complaints about visitors parking on both sides of Route 26 near the entrance to the parking lot, creating a traffic hazard on the curving road. There are […]
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RSU 10 board approves concussion policy
DIXFIELD — The Regional School Unit 10 board of directors have approved the final reading of a policy that governs a procedure for dealing with possible student concussions. Superintendent Craig King said Monday that the policy calls for doctor approval before a student can resume play. Also, teachers and coaches must be informed of symptoms to […]
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Oxford County Jail log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: • Ross Rainey, 25, of Greenwood, violation of bail conditions, 12:03 a.m., July 23 in Norway, Norway Police Department. • Eric Smith, 35, of Dixfield, operating under the influence, violation of bail conditions and possession of schedule W, X, and Y drugs, […]
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Redneck ‘games’ start in Hebron today
HEBRON — The all-outdoor event formerly known as the Redneck Olympics starts today on dusty fields in Hebron and Minot, 10 days before the Summer Olympic Games in Rio — and 5,000 miles away. The local games — renamed the Redneck Blank, Pig Roast and Music Festival after the U.S. Olympic Committee threatened to sue organizer […]
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Bridge work progresses in Rumford
Work progresses on two bridges in downtown Rumford, including a $2.08 million deck replacement for , built in 1954, and a $1.75 million paint project on Morse Bridge, built in 1936. was last painted in 1990 and is being repainted in the same shade of green. Both projects are on schedule and expected to be […]
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RSU 10 confirms superintendent, staffing positions
DIXFIELD — The Regional School Unit 10 school board unanimously appointed Michael Cormier as interim superintendent Monday night. He was appointed following a 15-minute closed session and will be paid on a per-diem basis. Cormier, who retired three years ago after leading RSU 9 for 20 years, will fill in when current Superintendent Craig King […]
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This week’s agenda
Monday Hebron: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Jay: Selectmen, 6 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 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: Selectmen, 7 […]