River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
Dixfield Legion hosting chili, chowder supper
DIXFIELD – The Dixfield American Legion Post will hold its monthly chili and chowder supper at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, to raise money for its programs. “It’s a good way to get people from the Legion, the Legion Riders and other clubs in the area to come together and raise a little bit of […]
Mexico police hosting neighborhood watch meeting
MEXICO – The Police Department will host a neighborhood watch meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the police station, Chief Roy Hodsdon said. Reserve officer Cam Barrieau will be the guest speaker, who suggested the program. “Cam came up to me last spring, around the time the burglaries in town were increasing, and […]
Wedding Expo at 49 Franklin in Rumford
RUMFORD — There are still a few spaces available for vendors for the River Valley Wedding Expo on Sunday, March 2, at the 49 Franklin Reception Hall. Contact Cindy Grassette at 207-369-0129 to reserve a space. Scot and Cindy Grassette will hold the event from 2 to 7 p.m. at their business on 49 Franklin […]
Rumford Charter Commission postpones meeting to Feb. 25
RUMFORD — Tuesday night’s snowstorm forced the Rumford Charter Commission to postpone its meeting to Tuesday, Feb. 25, Chairman Kevin Saisi said by email. The agenda remains the same: Review of the budget approval process, he said. [email protected]
Peru meeting rescheduled
PERU — For the second time in as many weeks, a Budget Committee meeting was canceled Tuesday due to inclement weather. Town secretary Angela Barkhouse said the meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24. [email protected]
Rumford police
Arrests * Tausha Lynn Ellis, 32, Rumford, warrant charging failure to appear on charge of fishing without a license, 7:26 p.m. Feb. 17 on Franklin Street. She was released on $100 cash bail. * Michael Nelson, 53, Mexico, operating after suspension, 8:21 p.m. Feb. 17 on Lincoln Avenue. He was released on $500 unsecured bail […]
Telstar students attend community college
BETHEL — Hali Barter thoroughly enjoys her switch from being a senior at Telstar Regional High School to being a college student at Central Maine Community College. “I love it! It’s a big change in a positive way,” she said. “I like the responsibility of being a senior and taking on the workload.” Hali is […]