River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
Andover board OKs 3 new computers for Town Office
ANDOVER — After learning that the Town Office computers are running the outdated and unsupported Windows XP operating system, selectmen OK’d buying three new computers running Windows 8.1 Professional. But they opted not to buy three new monitors, which kept the price at $2,200, plus $600 to $700 for information technology specialist Brian Phelps’ fee […]
Ann Bell named assistant superintendent of RSU 10
DIXFIELD — The Regional School Unit 10 board on Tuesday overwhelmingly voted to appoint Ann Bell as assistant superintendent, curriculum and instructional coordinator and human resources manager. Bell, with 30 years of educational experience, is the principal of Telstar Regional High School in Bethel. She has also served as a sports coach, athletic director and […]
Mexico Cruise-In on Thursday
MEXICO — More than 100 classic cars, hot rods and antique autos are expected for the fourth annual Mexico Cruise-In from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 28, behind the Mexico Fire Department. The event is sponsored by the Mexico Firefighters Relief Association and the Tired Iron Cruizers Car Club. All classics, hot rods and […]
RSU 10 budget vote Wednesday
RUMFORD — A vote on the Regional School Unit 10 budget will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, at Mountain Valley High School by district residents. The proposed spending package for 2015-16 is $36.71 million. This first of two votes on the proposal will allow residents to act on individual articles and change […]
Buckfield Junior Senior High School earns national magazine award
BUCKFIELD — Buckfield Junior Senior High School was awarded a Bronze Medal Designation from U.S. News and World Report for student performance and preparation for college-level work. “It is an honor for our school and community to be recognized for making Buckfield Junior-Senior High School a great place for students to learn,” Principal George Reuter […]
Oxford County Sheriff’s Department log
PARIS — The Oxford County Sheriff’s Department responded to 512 calls from May 11 to 26. Among them were: * At 3:29 p.m. May 25, Sgt. Timothy Holland responded to a complaint that a child’s Camo 125cc Tao Tao four-wheeler had been stolen from a Main Street residence in Peru. Holland is investigating. * At […]
Rumford police log
RUMFORD — Among the calls answered by the Rumford Police Department recently were: * At 6:34 a.m. May 16, a report was received that during the night, a vehicle did extensive damage to the Hosmer Field gate and field from a vehicle. Sgt. Tracey Higley is investigating. * At 11:59 p.m. May 15 on Cumberland […]