River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: * Jacques St. Laurent, 45, of Hanover, domestic violence assault and obstructing reporting of a crime, 7:15 a.m., July 20 in Hanover, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Roger Fadden, 47, of West Paris, violating a protective order, 2:15 p.m., July 21 in […]
Rumford seminar focuses on cannabis role in opioid, heroin addiction
RUMFORD — Several dozen people attended a seminar Thursday evening at the Rumford American Legion Hall to hear how cannabis oil can help fight heroin and opioid addiction. The seminar was organized by Don Hamann of Rumford, a state-licensed medical marijuana caregiver since 2011. He became embroiled in controversy after the River Valley Healthy Communities […]
Rumford group asks for moratorium on water contracts
RUMFORD — A spokesperson for about 30 people asked selectmen Thursday night to consider a moratorium on water contracts made by the Rumford Water District. Kerri Arsenault made the request during a 40-minute presentation regarding Nestle Waters North America’s desire to explore spring water sources on Water District land. “I’m requesting a moratorium to study […]
Rumford police log
RUMFORD — Among the calls answered by the Police Department recently were: * July 20, 9:36 a.m.: An Erchles Street resident reported the theft of a CMP electric meter. Patrolman James McLamb is investigating. * July 19, 6:39 p.m.: Zachary J. Yahn, 26, of Rumford, was arrested on a charge of violation of conditions of […]
Fire burns Lake Anasagunticook camp flat
CANTON — An early-morning fire destroyed a Lake Anasagunticook camp and took the lives of two dogs, investigator Dan Young of the State Fire Marshal’s Office said Wednesday afternoon. The camp on Main Street was burned “flat by the time the Fire Department got on scene,” he said. The fire was reported after 5 a.m. […]
Local art group to host 3rd annual Andover Area Art Show Aug. 5-6
ANDOVER — A local art group is preparing for its third annual Andover Area Art Show on Aug. 5 and 6, in conjunction with the town’s annual Olde Home Days. The show will take place at the old telephone building, formerly known as Addie’s Restaurant. Wendy Hutchins, who has painted with the group since its […]
Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: • Tammy Demers, 41, of Baldwin, operating under the influence, 7:56 p.m., July 15, Hiram, Maine State Police. • Brian Donovan, 26, of Rochester, N.H., domestic violence assault, 11:48 p.m., July 16, Brownfield, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Matthew Frost, 25, of […]
Duckling gets an unpleasant surprise
A tiny peep floated into the air from under Millie. A closer look revealed a little brown, fluffy duckling — the first that has hatched from my Khaki Campbell ducks. Many goslings have hatched over the years, including this year’s Sunshine, Cloudy and Rainy. Since they were born a couple of weeks ago, they have […]
New West Paris librarian values community, lifelong learning
WEST PARIS — “The library is a lifeline for people,” Brenda Gould said as she sat behind the circulation desk in the Arthur L. Mann Library in West Paris. Gould was recently hired as the new librarian at the unique castle-like institution, which was built of local fieldstone in the 1920s. She has long been […]