PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Brandon W. Kenney, 25, of Norway, Oct. 24, failure to pay fines, Norway Police Department. * Wayne A. Komulainen, 36, of Denmark, Oct. 24, domestic violence assault with prior offense and probation violation, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Shannon H. Blake, 35, of Seabrook, […]
River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
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Western Maine ski resorts prepare for season
RUMFORD — Ski resorts around Maine are undergoing renovations and upgrading equipment for the upcoming season. According to a news release from Ski Maine Association, Sunday River in Newry is planning to invest $1 million to install 300 new energy-efficient snow guns that use up to 90 percent less compressed air than the old ones. […]
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Farmhouse destroyed in Hartford
HARTFORD — A 19-century farmhouse was destroyed by fire Saturday in a quick-moving blaze on Adams Road. Phillip Adams said his house was gone within 20 minutes. He said he was trying out his generator to make sure it worked before Monday’s rain and wind storm hit. He said he stepped out of the room […]
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Quebec man killed in Route 2 motorcycle collision in Rumford
RUMFORD — An investigation continued Saturday into the death Friday night of a 40-year-old Canadian man involved in a motorcycle collision at McDonald’s restaurant on Route 2. Francois Goyette of Stoke, Quebec, was pronounced dead at Rumford Hospital where he was taken by Med-Care Ambulance, Rumford police officer Brad Gallant said early Saturday evening. Gallant […]
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Deer season off to slow start
RUMFORD — Opening day Saturday of the regular firearms season for residents hunting white-tailed deer began slowly in the River Valley area. The countryside was socked in with fog in the morning as temperatures climbed into the low 50s. By 11:30 a.m., only one deer had been registered and tagged at the Rumford fire station. […]
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RSU 10 board approves contract
DIXFIELD — The RSU 10 board this week approved a three-year contract for the 100 or so bus drivers and custodians. Superintendent Tom Ward said it includes wage increases of 2.45 percent, retroactive to July 1, for the first year; 2.56 percent the second year; and 2.41 percent the third year. RSU 10 will pay […]
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Quebec man killed in crash
RUMFORD – A 40-year-old Quebec man was killed Friday night in a motorcycle crash on Route 2. The crash was reported at about 9 p.m. in the area of McDonald’s. Police were still investigating the wreck early Saturday morning and declined to provide the victim’s name or further details about the crash. Additional information will […]
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Firearms season for deer opens today for residents
RUMFORD — People taking a hike through the Maine woods on Saturday to enjoy near 70-degree warmth, should don fluorescent orange apparel. The regular firearms season for white-tailed deer starts Saturday for Maine residents, and Monday for nonresidents. The season ends Nov. 24, the Saturday after Thanksgiving. A total of 34,160 any-deer (doe) permits have […]
Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Is your school holding a mock election?
Is your school holding a mock election? The Sun Journal plans to publish a school mock election story on Oct. 31. If you’d like your school’s results included, send them by Oct. 30 to reporter Bonnie Washuk at: [email protected]. The results must be sent by a teacher or school administrator with email address and phone […]
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Roxbury board to replace vandalized Frye Cemetery sign
ROXBURY — Selectmen unanimously voted Tuesday night to replace the new wooden sign at the entrance to Old Frye Cemetery that was vandalized sometime overnight on Oct. 12. Jean Shaw of the Cemetery Committee recommended replacing the sign, which was torn down and broken in half, with a larger 3- by 4-foot sign. It will […]