RUMFORD — Conditions are ripe this year in the Northeast for a surge in Lyme disease and the black-legged ticks that carry it. But disease specialists differ somewhat on the reason. Maine state epidemiologist Stephen Sears attributed the predicted increase, at least in Maine, to the mild winter, the life cycle of ticks and the […]
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Wrong days
RUMFORD — A story published on Page B2 of Monday’s River Valley edition should have said the Rumford Finance Committee will meet Tuesday, April 10, and Wednesday, April 11. Incorrect information was submitted to the Sun Journal.
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RSU 10 looks to cut $1.7 million from budget
DIXFIELD — The Regional School Unit 10 board will hold a workshop Monday night to review a survey of employees and community members that could reduce the preliminary 2012-13 budget of $37 million. The workshop begins at 6:30 p.m. at Dirigo High School and no public comment will be taken. Superintendent Tom Ward said his […]
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Pennacook students cultivating plants, skills with hydroponic garden
PULLQUOTE: “When I go into the greenhouse, if I’m having a bad day, I just breathe and think about the plants, if they can make it in this world, so can I.” — unidentified student RUMFORD — Tucked in a small, second floor room of Pennacook Learning Center is an amazing sight. Tomato plants reach […]
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Gutekunst running for Register of Probate
NORWAY — Carol J. Gutekunst is running for the position of Register of Probate in Oxford County. Gutekunst is on the ballot for the Democratic primary June 12. Register of Probate Bruce Rood is not running for re-election. Gutekunst served as the county probate clerk from 1988 to 1994, when she was appointed deputy register […]
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Mountain Valley majorettes to compete for state title
RUMFORD — A group of majorettes from the Rumford area will compete against 25 teams at the Maine State Baton Twirling Championships in Kennebunk on Saturday. For the past month, the Mountain Valley Majorettes have been practicing their four-minute performance. Their theme is Willy Wonka, said coach Tammy Parent of Rumford, who has led the […]
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Oxford County arrest log
* Thomas C. Brown II, 58, of Mexico, April 3, criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, $800 cash bail, Mexico Police Department. * Jessica L. Grover, 32, of Bethel, April 3, operating after suspension, $300 unsecured bond, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Martin A. Holmquist, 33, of Peru, April 3, operating after suspension, failure to […]
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River Valley group offers free retail beverage service training April 17
MEXICO — The River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition will offer a free training course to help store clerks, management and licensees better prevent liquor law violations. It will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, at the Town Hall at 134 Main St. The course, Seller Server Training for Off-premise Licensees, […]
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Region 9 board approves vocational, adult education budgets
MEXICO — Directors of Region 9 School of Applied Technology on Wednesday approved a secondary budget of $2.14 million for 2012-13. The vote was 7-2, with Betty Barrett of Mexico and Bruce Ross of Dixfield opposing it. The budget represents a 2.5 percent increase over the current year’s figure of $2 million. Although health insurance […]