River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
Canton voters defeat wind farm moratorium
CANTON — Voters on Saturday defeated 37-24 an ordinance that would have put a six-month hold on wind-power development. Many who spoke seemed to be in favor of the moratorium, but it was defeated by secret ballot. Resident Judy Drury spoke passionately in favor of the hold so people could be better informed about the […]
Canton wind moratorium proposal stirs comments
CANTON — The Planning Board took comments Thursday night on a proposed wind power development moratorium that’s set for a vote Saturday. The ordinance would prohibit development of such projects for six months, giving the town time to write regulations for wind power developments. The vote is set for 9 a.m. at the old municipal […]
Rumford board approves funding signs to drive business to downtown
RUMFORD — Following nearly two hours of discussion and presentations about economic development, selectmen unanimously agreed to pay for new signs directing traffic onto the downtown island. The board agreed 5-0 to allow Envision Rumford, a group of local economic development volunteers, to buy new directional signs using $2,980 from the town’s Economic Development Fund. […]
Mexico Water District recognized for its water fluoridation quality
MEXICO — A new certificate is hanging on the wall in the Water District office. The Maine Center for Disease Control announced recently that it awarded Mexico a Water Fluoridation Quality certificate from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Fluoridation is the adjustment of fluoride in the water to a level that is […]
Mexico police charge man with furnishing alcohol to minors
MEXICO — Police broke up a party Wednesday night and arrested a 55-year-old local man on a charge of furnishing alcohol to minors. Lt. Roy Hodsdon said Mexico police, with the assistance of a Dixfield Police Department officer, responded to a noise complaint from a Holman Avenue resident at 10:55 p.m. When officers arrived, Michael Nickerson […]
Two named to Andover school withdrawal committee
ANDOVER — The Board of Selectmen on Wednesday night appointed the first two members of a committee that will negotiate withdrawal from SAD 44. SAD 44 director Mark Shraiberg and Selectman Susan Merrow were named by the board. They will be joined by a representative from On Our Own Committee and possibly others to be […]
Black Mountain, Pineland offer $150 season pass for unlimited skiing
RUMFORD — Black Mountain 0f Maine in Rumford and Pineland Farms Nordic Center in New Gloucester are being marketed in a ski deal for Maine Winter Sports Center facilities. For $150, the Ski Again Pass gives unlimited skiing at all MWSC facilities for the season, Andy Shepard, president and chief executive officer of the MWSC, […]
Andover votes to form school withdrawal panel
ANDOVER — Residents voted 221-39 Tuesday night to establish a committee to negotiate withdrawal from SAD 44 and to use $24,000 from surplus for consulting assistance. Selectman and On Our Own Committee member Susan Merrow said, “We’re pleased with the overwhelming response and the voter turnout. Now the work begins.” At issue is the future […]
Rumford board to hear economic development presentation on ‘Main Street Skowhegan’
RUMFORD — With economic development in mind, the Board of Selectmen will hear a presentation at Thursday night’s meeting from Jennifer Olsen on “Main Street Skowhegan.” The meeting, which starts at 7 p.m., will be held in Rumford Falls Auditorium. Among the other agenda items are approvals for: * Closing downtown streets for Envision Rumford’s […]