Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey wrote that the two officers used deadly force in self-defense and to protect others from serious bodily injury or death.
River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
Oxford County arrest log: April 19, 2024
• Jordan L. Bennett, 37, of 715 Hunts Corner Road, Albany Township, on charges of aggravated trafficking of scheduled drug, unlawful possession of methamphetamine, refusing to submit to arrest or detention, theft by receiving stolen property, violation of condition of release, passing a roadblock and driving to endanger, 9:16 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, unknown location, […]
Canton town clerk resigns citing ‘unhealthy work environment’
Angela Varnum has served since May 2022. Her last day will be Monday.
Oxford County arrest log: April 17, 2024
• Rebecca L. Berry, 34, of 25 Valley Road, Casco, on a charge of failing to report, 3:40 p.m. Friday, April 12, at Cumberland County Jail, Portland, by Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. • Hailey T. Brown, 27, of 32 Alpine St., Norway, on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, 6:54 p.m. Sunday, […]
Oxford commissioners change method for buying cruisers
Because of vehicle shortages, the county will use sole sourcing instead of bidding.
Rumford Public Library to temporarily close soon for asbestos abatement
Replacing floor tiles will take five to six weeks.
Six positions open in Canton municipal elections June 11
Shawn Goodrow is a candidate for one of two selectmen seats.
Oxford County arrest log: April 12, 2024
• Daniel A. Bumby, 59, of 1362 Route 2, Rumford, on charges of domestic violence reckless conduct and operating under the influence of alcohol, 4:55 a.m. Thursday, April 11, at 1206 Route 2, Rumford, by Rumford Police Department. • Nick A. Merrill, 40, of 13 Trask Road, West Paris, on charges of attaching false plates, […]
Dixfield-based RSU 56 district considers several cuts to decrease 2024-25 budget
To achieve a 5% increase from this year’s budget of $13.56 million, a reduction of $64,437, the district might cut middle and high school Nordic skiing, middle school clubs such as Speech and Debate, Technology Club, winter cheering teams, discontinue online streaming of board directors’ meetings, and cut an athletic director assistant position, among other cuts.
Oxford County arrest log: April 10, 2024
• Brandon M. Edwards, 37, of 417 Harris Hill Road, Poland, on five probation revocations and two charges of failure to appear after bailed, 4:09 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, in Paris, by Paris Police Department. • Andrew S. Mills, 26, of 253 Damon Road, Sumner, on two charges of violation of condition of release, two […]