Years of improved water quality and strong advocacy could not sway Maine’s DEP to recommend a reclassification for the stretch from Rumford to Lisbon.
River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
Posted inLocal News, Oxford Hills, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Peru approves Fire Department budget on second try
The budget amount approved was the same amount voters rejected on June 11.
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Posted inFranklin, News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Rumford woman dies in Rangeley Plantation crash
Morgan Duguay, 30, failed to negotiate a sharp corner on South Shore Drive and went into a ditch, striking several trees before rolling over, Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, River Valley
Rumford paper mill among dirtiest in the country, new study finds
As other mills move away from burning tires as fuel, Maine plants have increased the practice, according to the Environmental Integrity Project, which also says emissions are being underreported. The plants dispute that.
Posted inLocal News, News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Andover voters approve new plow truck, solar moratorium
ANDOVER — Voters at the June 14 annual town meeting approved buying a new plow truck and a 180-day moratorium on utility-scale solar projects. Many of the 86 residents were at the Town Hall for the 8 a.m. start to vote on the 71-article warrant. Selectman Justin Thacker said the proposed municipal budget for 2026 […]
Posted inLocal News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Dixfield voters OK budget without Sheriff’s Office contract
The Select Board and Finance Committee each voted 5-2 to discontinue contracted coverage with the Sheriff’s Office, Town Manager Alicia Conn said.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, River Valley
Dixfield store burglary suspects arrested after stolen coins used for a purchase
Two men and a woman were charged Monday with burglary after rolled coins and cash were stolen from Ellis Variety in Dixfield.
Posted inLocal News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Recovery center in Rumford celebrates expansion with open house
RUMFORD — The Larry Labonte Recovery Center celebrated the expansion of its facility at 412 Waldo St. facility with an open house June 3. “Our staff finally has the tools they need,” Lonnie Labonte, co-founder and president said. “We’ve added offices for our recovery coaches and private meeting rooms for our one-on-one meetings. We have […]
Posted inLocal News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Summer outing trips approved for Rumford school students
Teachers Todd Papianou and Karen Wilson are leading the trips through the summer Falcon Camp for students, now in its fourth year.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Elections, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Oxford Hills, Politics, River Valley
Read the results from local elections from Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties
Voters cast ballots in local races.