Resident is first to request grow, wholesale sales operation.
River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
Dirigo Elementary School reports six COVID-19 cases
Four students and two staff members infected.
Two RSU 10 schools close due to staff being quarantined
Rumford Elementary and Buckfield Junior-Senior High schools shut.
Oxford County Sheriff’s Office to purchase six SUVs
Commissioners ratify the 2021 county budget and approve dispatch, correction officers contracts.
Four railroad cars derail in Rumford, the second derailment in less than a week
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection and Rumford Fire Department responded to the scene and found no hazardous materials, according to officials.
Oxford County arrest log
• Michelle J. Benavidez, 39, of Rumford on charges of violation of condition of release and failure to appear after bailed, 11:07 a.m. Friday by Mexico Police Department. • Jessica M. Duplissis, 34, of 103 Lafayette Ave, Geneva, New York, on charges of fugitive from justice and unlawful possession of scheduled drug, 11:10 p.m. Saturday […]
Arrest log
• Peter M. Arsenault, 36, of 8 Dix Ave., Mexico, on a charge of criminal trespass, 5:36 p.m. Thursday by Mexico Police Department. • Casey M. Bernardini, 32, of 93 Western Ave., Augusta, on charges of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, misuse of identification, failure to give correct name, address or date of birth […]
Rumford Legion honored for hosting Red Cross blood drives for 25 years
10,000 units of blood has been donated over 25 years at American Legion Post 24, says Nicole Evans of the American Red Cross.
Canton facility administrator among 29 employees with COVID-19
Mark Jacobs said he is recovering at home and expects to return to work Monday.
Eight residents at Canton facility die of COVID-19 complications
Pinnacle Health and Rehab reports 110 active cases.