The majority of those remaining funds, estimated around $48,000, will be spent to replace an obsolete electronic sign by the library that was donated to the town.
River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
Learning in the Great Outdoors at Meroby
Meroby has been joined in the outdoor learning program by Rumford Elementary School as both schools now have the same principal in Jodi Ellis.It was a busy Oct. 11 afternoon as Meroby fourth graders visited the apiary while RES fourth graders were at the outdoor learning program.
Construction underway on new affordable senior housing in Rumford
It will be located at the corner of Hancock Street and Rumford Avenue, the site of a massive fire where three apartment buildings were destroyed on Feb. 9, 2020.
Welcome to the MV Bees Apiary
Located just off 58 Highland Terrace where the new K-8 school is being constructed, the public is invited to see the MV Beekeepers at the apiary on the first Saturday of every month beginning around noon.
Engineer to report on mold issue at Mexico middle school Wednesday
Regional School Unit 10 officials and residents will meet at 6 p.m. at Rumford high school.
Dixfield to purchase new electronic message sign
Selectmen voted to use $48,000 from its share of the American Rescue Plan Act to replace the sign in front of the library.
Special people deserve special thanks
Do you know someone whose hard work and generosity makes life better for their fellow Mainers? Every Thanksgiving, we recognize 10 Mainers To Be Thankful For, and we want your suggestions. We’re looking for people who haven’t previously made news headlines or received major awards. We’re looking for unsung heroes who go above and beyond, […]
Rumford-area school district Behavior Committee looks ahead to next steps
Steve McGinty, a vice-president of the Regional School Unit 10 Western Foothills Education Association, said that fixing the problem of dangerous student behavior should continue to be a group effort and that the district must prioritize it, “and make sure there’s no harm being done to students or staff.”
Oxford County arrest log: Nov. 1, 2024
• Destiny S. Annance, 23, of 13 Pine Lane, Oxford, on charges of violation of condition of release and disorderly conduct, 10:11 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, at 150 Congress St., Rumford, by Rumford Police Department. • Kenneth J. Armstrong, 34, of 45 Granite St., Mexico, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 6:05 […]
Where to vote in Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties
The polls will close at 8 p.m.