Scams growing more sophisticated, Bethel bankers warn
Tellers in Bethel say customers are coached by scammers, while a Rumford woman’s loss highlights how quickly fraud can unfold.
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‘You are not alone’: Rally in Rumford offers support for those in addiction recovery
The annual River Valley Recovers Strong rally was held Saturday to help foster connection in the community.
Meet the 2025-26 Sun Journal All-Region girls wrestling team
Mt. Blue and Dirigo lead the way in area standouts this winter.
Meet the 2025-26 Sun Journal All-Region boys wrestling team
Multiple state champions make up area’s list of best grapplers.
Special book club at Rumford Library fosters community, learning
The group of avid readers from Hope Association meet weekly to discuss chapters together and help each other learn life skills.
Workshops ask residents to help shape new Rumford comprehensive plan
Haley Ward held four sessions to discuss “Rumford 2035,” asking residents to “buy-in” to the town’s future.
4th of July festivities taking shape for Rumford, Mexico
A committee has formed to organize America’s 250th anniversary celebration in the River Valley.
Mexico trades school gets go-ahead to use new buildings
The welding and culinary arts buildings have sat idle for 15 months while the state and district worked out the fire hydrant parameters.
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Roxbury dedicates town report to longtime employee
After 18 years working for the town, Renee Hodsdon recognized for first full year serving as Roxbury’s first town administrator.
Roxbury voters approve money toward townwide property revaluation
A selectman and school board director were reelected to 3-year terms.
New owners of Upton store hold town’s hopes for a gathering place
The owners of Upton Village Store plan to reopen the country store while other longtime meeting places have long ago closed.
Appalachian Trail thru-hiker starts with harrowing winter hike on Mount Katahdin | Column
Drew Boysen is doing what most of us only say we’ll do one day, writes Mark LaFlamme, if we can only get out from under the daily rat race.
Dixfield board to consider fee, fine in street name, house numbering ordinance
The town will allocate $1,000 to help the Dixfield Historical Society raise money for a historical curtain restoration.
Dixfield to lease a 2027 Freightliner for plowing
An aging and expensive snowplow will be replaced using money from the public works reserve account.
Telstar seniors win big at annual winter carnival
Competitions included a student-versus-staff basketball game, gym hockey and ski jumps held the week before February vacation at the Bethel school.
Escape room in Mexico takes you to the circus
Find clues, solve puzzles and accomplish a specific mission before time runs out in Mysteries of the Menagerie.
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