The Sunday blaze drew mutual aid from seven towns.
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News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
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Lewiston man charged with arson at Rumford market
Christopher Labbe, 49, of 241 Central Ave. was arrested Friday morning by a state fire investigator.
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Oxford County arrest log: Sept. 7, 2021
• Amy E. Boutilier, 42, of 232 Knox St., Rumford, on two charges of failure to appear, 6:08 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, in Norway by Norway Police Department. • Brandon Cline, 35, of Madison, Florida, on a charge of fugitive from justice, 11:31 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, in Mexico by Mexico Police Department. • Andrew […]
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Adam Gatchell Memorial Mud Run in Mexico on Saturday
Buryin’ Addiction in the Mud is the theme of the fundraiser.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley, Schools & Education
Busing glitches mar start of new school year
Officials say transportation the first week of school is always somewhat chaotic.
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Androscoggin Adventure brings people to the river in Rumford
Canoes, kayaks, paddle boards and other watercraft were on the Androscoggin River to enjoy the adventures presented by EnvisionRumford and the Chisholm Ski Club.
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Oxford County arrest log: Aug. 30, 2021
• Shannon M. Long, 28, of 58 Kerr St., Rumford, on a charge of aggravated trafficking of schedule W drug, 12:06 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, in South Paris, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Jessica M. Lord, 41, of 41 Frost Hill Road, Norway on charges of operating under the influence of alcohol and failing […]
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Canton to vote on medical marijuana businesses in September
CANTON — Selectmen on Thursday scheduled a special town meeting for Sept. 28 to vote on whether to allow a medical marijuana business in town. It comes 11 months after the board granted Kevin Belanger of Dixfield a request for a vote in October 2020. Polls will be open from 2 to 8 p.m. […]
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Dixfield-based district chooses optional masking to start school
The majority of RSU 56 directors followed state health and education officials’ recommendations.