Referendum voting on the 2023-24 school budget is set for June 13 at locations in each of the district’s seven towns.
River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
Oxford County considers providing an animal control officer for towns
The preliminary plan would charge participating towns on a per capita basis.
Oxford County arrest log: May 30, 2023
• Kenneth J. Armstrong, 32, of 88 Granite St., Mexico, on four charges of failure to appear after bailed, 2:12 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, at 318 Waldo St., Rumford, by Rumford Police Department. • Danielle M. Bailey, 34, of 281 Streaked Mountain Road, Buckfield, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 3:54 p.m. […]
Rumford, Mexico remember the fallen on Memorial Day
American Legion state commander Kirk Thurston said the federal holiday was formalized as a way of remembering and mourning the members of the U.S. military who died in service.
Canton selectmen postpone town meeting to wait for audit
Vice chairwoman says 2021-22 financial accounting not finished.
New Rumford VA clinic to open Tuesday
The new 7,200-square-foot, single-level facility will replace the former outpatient clinic located on Franklin Street in Rumford.
Three arrested after fentanyl found during Rumford traffic stop
Rumford Police Chief Tony Milligan said targeting people who traffic in fentanyl remains a priority for his department.
Dixfield-based district approves money to keep high school soccer
DIXFIELD — Residents of Regional School Unit 56 voted 34-2 Tuesday to add $18,800 to the proposed annual budget to keep the boys and girls high school soccer program next year. All 21 articles were passed by residents of Canton, Carthage, Dixfield and Peru at the annual district budget meeting at Dirigo High School. Bethany […]
Where to observe Memorial Day events this weekend
Services are planned mostly for Monday.