River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
Oxford County arrest log: Nov. 8, 2021
• Jaime L. Austin, 43, of 64 Osgood Ave., Mexico, on charges of disorderly conduct, violation of condition of release and refusing to submit to arrest or detention, 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, in South Paris, by Mexico Police Department. • Matthew P. Woodcock, 26, of 29 Falmouth St., Rumford, on a charge of failure […]
Dixfield town manager fired after being accused of destroying evidence in wide-ranging illegal marijuana conspiracy
James McLamb was named in federal complaint alleging illegal marijuana and money laundering operation in the Franklin County area from 2016 to 2020.
Oxford County arrest log: Nov. 5, 2021
• Joshua A. Hayes, 34, of 62 Starks Road, New Sharon, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 2:58 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, in West Paris by Maine State Police. • Bethany P. Hill, 34, of 18 McWain Hill Road, Waterford, on charges of aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs and violation of condition […]
Jiujitsu training and ‘situational awareness’ may help protect potential victims
Dawson Walton, a personal trainer and black belt jiujitsu instructor at the Greater Rumford Community Center, says learning personal protection techniques can help prevent physical attacks.
Oxford County arrest log: Nov. 3, 2021
• Timothy J. Emrich Sr., 52, of 34 Water St., Norway, on charges of refusing to submit to arrest or detention, domestic violence assault and violation of condition of release, 9:36 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, at that address by Norway Police Department. • Patrick J. Landis, 32, of 187 Waterford Road, Norway, on charges of […]
Database: How towns in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties voted
Town-by-town election results for towns in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties.
Rumford voters opt in on amendments to marijuana ordinance
Voters approved all eight ordinances allowing medical marijuana sales, manufacturing, testing and more.
Former Auburn lawyer and DA candidate denies sexual assault charges
Seth Carey filed a motion to dismiss the charges; a hearing is planned for later this month.
Election stories from Tuesday night
Stories about how candidates and issues fared at the polls.