River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
Canton selectmen choose new website designer, approve test wells
CANTON — The Select Board on Thursday approved hiring a software company to design a new town website that will be easier for staff to manage and allow more options for posting information. The current website is “pretty much useless,” Selectwoman Kristi Carrier said. Selectmen chose CivicPlus, a Manhattan, Kansas, software applications company that designs […]
Rumford police investigate criminal mischief incidents
At least 11 windows have been damaged in the past week around Rumford.
Oxford County arrest log: Aug. 10, 2023
• Takoda J. Cundiff, 22, of 12 Maple St., Paris, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 8:32 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, at 52 Main St., Paris, by Norway Police Department. • Tracey M. Davis, 50, of 143 Richardson Road, Hiram, on charges of possession of heroin, operating under the influence and unlawful […]
Oxford County sheriff faces questions about gun sales
Oxford County Sheriff Christopher Wainwright sold dozens of guns from the department’s evidence room to J.T. Reid’s Gun Shop in Auburn.
Rumford-based school district to receive $1.6 million to improve learning, attendance
The federal money for Regional School Unit 10 is for the 2023-24 school year.
Oxford County arrest log: Aug. 8, 2023
• Nicole L. Allen, 35, of Wilton, on two charges of failure to appear after bailed, 7:39 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, at 5 Bridge St., Rumford, by Rumford Police Department. • Jacob A. Arundel, 41, of 100 Coldwater Brook Road, Oxford, on charges of violating condition of release, domestic violence assault and criminal restraint, 8:04 […]
Veterans returning from deployment asked to get toxic exposure screening
Bipartisan legislation has strengthened and expanded health care for the millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits during their service.
Andover businesses asked to keep customers’ vehicles away from state road
ANDOVER — Selectmen decided Tuesday to send letters to owners of two South Main Street businesses requesting that customers’ vehicles not be parked next to the state road for safety reasons. The letters will be sent to Kate’s Cones and Martin’s Services and Sales at 52 South Main St. and 48 South Main St., respectively. […]