The vote from the four RSU 56 towns was 503-387.
River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
Jay decides not to offer police coverage to Dixfield
The Select Board have concerns, including a potential staffing shortage.
Bikes for books: 28 Peru students get new rides for reading challenge
Twenty-eight Dirigo Elementary School students read books over four weeks to win new bikes during their school assembly on Monday. The bikes were donated by the Masons of King Hiram Lodge 57 of Mexico.
Oxford County arrest log: June 10, 2024
• Chad W. Cormier, 30, of 117 Rockwood Estates, West Gardiner, on a probation violation and charges of violation of condition of release and failure to appear after bailed, 10:48 a.m. Sunday, June 9, in West Gardiner, by unknown arresting agency. • Miranda M. Gerry, 25, of 521 South Main St., Woodstock, on a charge […]
Great grad: Mountain Valley’s Ella Young plans to study early childhood education
Some of her favorite parts of high school were her ceramics class and socializing with friends.
Dirigo High School awards 50 diplomas to the class of 2024
U.S. Sen. Angus King encouraged graduates to only regret the things in life they do, not to reach the end of life regretting the things they didn’t.
Oxford County arrest log: June 7, 2024
• Ashley A. Blake, 36, of 444 Yonder Way, Rumford, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 8:48 p.m. Thursday, June 6, on Lincoln Avenue in Rumford, by Rumford Police Department. • Jeremy J. Brooks, 50, of 29 North Hill Road, Buckfield, on a charge of violation of condition of release and two […]
Mexico woman charged with threatening Rumford Dunkin’ employees with gun
Employees reported that a woman walked up to the drive-thru window at closing time, pointed a pistol at an employee and demanded use of a telephone.
Andover residents to vote on money for renovating tennis court
The town is applying for a federal grant of $170,000 to $200,000 for a recreation park.