The Mountain Valley Bees Academy apiary in Mexico was created from a $100,000 Maine Department of education grant in 2022.
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News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Sheriff Wainwright praises fairness of process that tried to remove him from office
Gov. Janet Mills rejected an attempt by Oxford County commissioners to remove him from office.
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Posted inNews, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Peru voters to consider switch to appointed road commissioner
Current Road Commissioner Brad Hutchings, elected to a three-year term in June 2023, has resigned, effective June 30.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Dirigo High School graduation set for June 7 in Dixfield
Class of 2024 senior Logan Timberlake and Class Advisor Jillian Bryant told the RSU 56 board of directors that project graduation events in Auburn and Portland will follow the class’s graduation ceremony at the high school.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Dixfield-based school director opposes budget proposal over high salary increases
Regional School Unit 56 board director Don Whittemore said he objects to the proposed 2024-25 budget because of administrators’ high salary increases. He was the only board director to vote against the budget proposal approved by the board on April 23.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: May 15, 2024
• Destiny S. Annance, 23, of 13 Pine Lane, Oxford, on charges of domestic violence assault and violation of condition of release, 4:35 p.m. Friday, May 10, at that address, by Oxford Police Department. • Dylan A. Barrett, 24, of 7 Lion Lane, Oxford, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 12:34 a.m. […]
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Teacher at Mexico school awarded 2024 Oxford County Teacher of the Year
Elizabeth Ledesma received the award during a ceremony on May 9 at the state capitol, where she and 15 other Maine teachers received the 2024 award for their counties.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Falcon Camp plans summer outings for Rumford high school students
Staff will lead biking, hiking and canoeing trips in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
Posted inNews, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Mexico budget proposal has first tax increase in at least five years
Town Manager Raquel Welch-Day said wages and insurance are the biggest reasons for the increase.
Posted inMaine, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Gov. Mills decides against removing Oxford County sheriff from office
The governor based her decision not to remove Christopher Wainwright from office on the recommendation of former Maine Supreme Judicial Court Justice Donald G. Alexander.