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News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
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Canton man dies in fire trying to rescue dogs
CANTON — A man was killed in a burning building at 9 Old School Road late this afternoon, fire officials said. Investigator Danny Young of the State Fire Marshal’s Office said on the scene shortly before 7 p.m. that officials had not recovered a body because the building was still burning. However, he said a […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Mary Jo Kennett, 56, of Bethel, Feb. 3, telephone harassment, $500 unsecured bond, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * William G. Littlefield, 34, of Rockland, Feb. 3, failure to pay fines and probation violation, Maine Probation and Parole. * Harrison M. Hamner, 24, […]
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Rumford crime bulletin
Patrol officers responded to 60 complaints from midnight Jan. 30 to noon Feb. 5. Charges Jan. 30 at 4:15 p.m.: Allen Scott, 52, of Rumford was arrested by Patrolman Brad Gallant on Rumford Avenue on a charge of displaying a fictitious inspection sticker. Scott posted $600 unsecured bail and is scheduled to appear in court […]
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Town manager corrects message about sidewalks, 911
RUMFORD — Town Manager Carlo Puiia admitted Monday that he made a mistake telling residents to dial 911 if they have concerns about slippery sidewalks. Puiia was asked by Selectman Greg Buccina at last week’s board meeting what residents should do when they need to report icy sidewalks. Puiia responded that they can voice their […]
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Rumford Elementary School principal to retire
RUMFORD — Anne Chamberlin is retiring after a 37-year career in public education, all of it in the Rumford/Mexico area. Twenty-one of those years have been as principal of Rumford Elementary School, a job she loves. “I knew from an early age that I wanted to be a teacher, then I was influenced by an […]
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Canton man perishes trying to save dogs from house fire
CANTON — A local man was believed to have perished while trying to save his dogs from a house fire Tuesday night. Neighbor and relative Mark Blanchette said Sherwood Campbell, 64, ran to Blanchette’s house at about 5 p.m., yelling that there was a fire. Blanchette said they both went back to the house at […]
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Dixfield fuel company reports $100,000 plus in donations
PERU — Hometown Energy owner Ike Libby said Monday night that Americans have sent his company more than $100,000 since it was mentioned Saturday in a front-page article in the The New York Times on Mainers struggling to heat their homes this winter. He said he was too busy answering the phone at his business […]
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Mexico police log
MEXICO — Police responded to 150 incidents from Jan. 1 to Feb. 2. Among the incidents since Jan. 1 were: Theft * On Jan. 17 at 6:45 p.m. a Granite Street resident reported someone stole an undisclosed amount of money while the owner was not home. Police have suspects in the case and an arrest […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * David C. Boynton, 49, of Mexico, Feb. 1, domestic violence assault with prior charge, domestic violence criminal threatening and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, $1,500 cash bail, Mexico Police Department. * Brodey M. Smith, 23, of Harrison, Feb. 1, […]