PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: * Amanda Brulotte, 33, of Harrison, operating after suspension and violating bail conditions, 5:10 p.m., May 24 in Norway, Norway Police Department. * Whitney Chamberlain, 23, of Paris, failure to appear, 11:13 a.m., May 24 in Paris. * Jason Hamlin, 37, of […]
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News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
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Dixfield auditor deems town ‘financially healthy’
DIXFIELD — Auditor Ron Smith told selectmen Monday evening that the town is “financially healthy and solid.” Smith, who discussed the financial statements as of June 30, 2015, said based on the town’s $3.8 million budget, things were looking “very good.” “You guys have adequate reserve accounts and continue to stay within the confines of […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: • Scott Holden, 30, of Otisfield, probation violation, 12:51 p.m., May 19, Paris, Probation and Parole Department. • Jaime Morin, 29, of West Paris, domestic violence assault with prior DV, 10:35 p.m., May 19, West Paris, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • David Anderson, 30, […]
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RSU 10 board hires, creates new jobs
MEXICO — The Regional School Unit 10 board of directors hired several people and approved a loan Monday night. Hired as a guidance counselor for Dirigo Middle School was Tim Goding, who most recently served in a similar capacity at North Haven Community School. Kayla Coulombe was hired as a second-grade teacher at Rumford Elementary […]
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Dixfield board approves 27 percent sewer rate increase
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted to approve a 27 percent increase in sewer rates to cover operational costs, additional debt payments and future infrastructure. Town Manager Carlo Puiia said the current rate for residents is $64.55 per quarter, with $55.30 going toward operations and $9.25 toward debt. “The proposal is to increase […]
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RSU 10 budget going to first vote Wednesday
RUMFORD — Residents of Regional School Unit 10 towns will act on a proposed $38.23 million budget at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, at Mountain Valley High School. The 2016-17 spending plan is about 4.2 percent more than the 2015-16 budget. The share paid by member towns is up 2.9 percent from last year. Ten […]
Posted inFranklin, River Valley
UMF, Dirigo High School team up for Early Aspirations Program
DIXFIELD — In an effort to make college more accessible to high school juniors and seniors, the University of Maine at Farmington has teamed up with Dirigo High School for the Early Aspirations Program. The program aims to challenge high school students with college-level material taught by a full-time UMF professor in a high school […]
Posted inBethel, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills, River Valley
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 Casco: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Casco Community Center Hartford: Road Committee, 7 p.m., Town Hall Mexico: Mexico Sewer District Board of Trustees, 4:30 p.m., […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, River Valley
Mexico board to discuss medical marijuana ordinance
MEXICO — Police Chief Roy Hodsdon will meet with the Planning Board on Thursday, May 26 to discuss the possibility of drafting a medical marijuana dispensary ordinance. Hodsdon said that he thought it was important to bring the issue to the board after a medical marijuana dispensary, managed by John Zenonos, was approved on Canal […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, River Valley
Hearing on Dixfield sewer rate tonight
DIXFIELD — Townspeople can comment on a recommendation to raise the sewer rate at tonight’s Board of Selectmen meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the basement of Ludden Memorial Library. Town Manager Carlo Puiia said the recommendation to raise the town’s sewer rate first came up in 2012, though the board was reluctant at the time […]