Sunday’s celebration will also include parades, games, food, music and a 5K race.
River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
Oxford County arrest log: June 30, 2021
• Kenneth J. Armstrong, 30, of 13 Dix Ave., Mexico, on charges of failure to appear after bailed and violation of condition of release, 7:53 a.m. Wednesday, June 30, in Mexico by Mexico Police Department. • Scott A. Britton, 25, of 287 Bates St., Lewiston, on charges of disorderly conduct and probation violation, 8:57 p.m. […]
Proposed new school in Mexico backed in straw poll
Fourteen people supported a combined elementary/middle school for RSU 10.
Celebrating independence and some normalcy, fireworks return to Maine this Fourth of July
While most towns will forgo related activities, a number of towns will put on fireworks displays for the first time since the pandemic, including Lewiston and Auburn, Rumford, Freeport, Portland and Bar Harbor.
Andover approves buying tanker truck for Fire Department
Annual elections will be held Tuesday from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Town Hall.
Oxford County arrest log: June 28, 2021
• Francis R. Clark, 31, of 191 High St., West Paris, on a charge of fugitive from justice, 11:37 p.m. Sunday, June 27, in Woodstock by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Adam L. Downs, 40, of 140 Granite St., Mexico, on a charge of disorderly conduct, 1:51 a.m. Saturday, June 26, in Mexico by Mexico […]
Nick Karavas — from math teacher to administrator in Dixfield
Face Time: Karavas was hired in June as the athletic director and assistant principal at RSU 56’s Dirigo High School in Dixfield after a career teaching math.
Canton to hold special town meeting on medical marijuana stores
The Planning Board will draft an ordinance for the Aug. 23 vote.
Oxford County arrest log: June 25, 2021
• Anthony J. Aceto, 33, of 1181 Whitney Ranch Parkway, Rocklin, California, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 7:09 p.m., Tuesday, June 22, 2021, in Oxford by Oxford Police Department. • Joseph L. Baldiga, 55, of 225 Hiram Road, Hiram, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 8:14 p.m. Monday, June 21, 2021, in […]
Severe drought declared in central Maine as dry conditions spread
Officials warn the trend is expected to continue this summer unless Maine gets prolonged rain.