DIXFIELD — Town Manager Carlo Puiia told selectmen Monday night that he was advised the town can legally do spring cleanup on private roads if every homeowner on the road grants permission. The issue was raised at the board’s previous meeting, prompting Puiia to ask the Maine Municipal Association for clarification. “The town money isn’t […]
River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
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Franklin and Oxford county polling places, times
Franklin County Avon: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Community Room Carrabassett Valley: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office Carthage: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office Chesterville: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Hall Coplin Plantation: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office Dallas Plantation: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office Eustis: 8 […]
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Regional agenda
Monday Casco: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Casco Community Center Hebron: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Paris: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Rumford: Park Commission, 5 p.m., Hosmer Field Waterford: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Tuesday Buckfield: Community Day Committee, 6 p.m., Municipal Center Casco: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Casco Community […]
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RSU 10 towns to vote on budget Tuesday
DIXFIELD — Residents of the 12 Regional School Unit 10 towns will have a chance to act on the proposed $38 million budget for school year 2016-17 on Tuesday. If approved, Byron would see a reduction in school taxes of $234 and Hanover would see a decrease of $8,600. All other towns will see increases, […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: * James Andersen, 59, of Stoneham, domestic violence assault, 8:58 p.m., June 8 in Stoneham, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Robert Brown, 27, of Mexico, violation of protection order, 4:55 p.m., June 8 in Rumford, Rumford Police Department. * Gregory Caouette, 50, […]
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Dirigo grads asked to be true to themselves
DIXFIELD — Emma Lueders, valedictorian of Dirigo High School Class of 2016, told graduates, family and friends Friday night to be original, be creative, be yourself, and be confident and never apologize for being yourself. DeFoe Gymnasium was filled for commencement exercises as 60 seniors were presented with diplomas. There was a special diploma presented by […]
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Correction: Statement was misattributed
RUMFORD — A report on Mountain Valley High School’s graduation ceremony published on Page B1 of the Region edition Friday should have said it was Class President Ryley Flynn who said, “In kindergarten, that’s the first thing you learn — to share a simple smile makes life better.” The information was incorrectly reported by the […]
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MVHS grads get advice for success
RUMFORD — Ryley Flynn, president of the Mountain Valley High School Class of 2016, told graduates and hundreds of family and friends Thursday night that the best way to get through life is to be very nice. “In kindergarten, that’s the first thing you learn — to share a simple smile makes life better,” he […]
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Graduate already knows what she wants to be when she grows up: a nurse
MEXICO — Blair Stevens wanted to make doubly sure that going into nursing was the right thing for her. And she did. Blair, a senior at Telstar High School, completed the certified nursing assistant program at the Region 9 School of Applied Technology, where she became the 2016 Student of the Year for the vocational […]
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Four seeking two Rumford selectman seats
RUMFORD — Chris Brennick, Steve Dyment, Gabrielle Johnson and James Windover are seeking election to the Board of Selectmen. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, at the Rumford American Legion Hall. Board Chairman Brad Adley and Frank DiConzo are giving up their seats, opening the way for two […]