The budget includes 4% salary and stipend increases and more money for a townwide property revaluation.
River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
Rumford rally focuses on supporting those suffering substance abuse
RUMFORD — More than 100 people participated Saturday afternoon in a rally to draw attention to the challenges of those suffering from substance abuse and to bring hope for recovery. A crowd walked through the streets of town shouting “recovery is possible” and holding signs indicating help is available. Glenn Gordon, recovery coach with Oxford […]
Oxford County arrest log: March 13, 2023
• Tarka L. Anderson, 38, of Auburn, on charges of endangering the welfare of a child, driving to endanger, violation of condition of release and operating under the influence, 4:56 p.m. Friday, March 10, on Pigeon Hill Road in Oxford, by Oxford Police Department. • Edward E. Barbioni Jr., 40, of 387 Intervale Road, Temple, […]
Canton transfer station overdrafts budget by about $20,000
“We’re over drafted on the services part (of the transfer station budget),” Selectman Russell Adams said.
Oxford County arrest log: March 10, 2023
• Anthony Avanzato, 32, of 55 Porterfield Road, Porter, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 12:43 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, on Porterfield Road in Porter, by Maine State Police. • Brendan J. Durant, 31, of 1000 Roosevelt Trail, Windham, on charges of aggravated trafficking of scheduled drug, unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs, […]
Oxford County airport receives grant to upgrade terminal
The county airport is the only small airport to receive funding from the Airport Terminal Program grant administered by the FAA.
Rumford school students learn behavior skills by working with horses
Six middle school students from Western Foothills Regional Program in Rumford are attending equine therapy sessions at Boondocks Farm in Canton.
Barbara Sergio named president of Franklin Community Health Network
Sergio, the chief operating officer, had been serving as interim president of the health network in Farmington.
Oxford County arrest log: March 6, 2023
• Alexander S. Allan, 42, of 88 Granite St., Mexico, on charges of violation of condition of release and possession of firearm when prohibited, 1:21 p.m. Friday, March 3, in Mexico by Mexico Police Department. • Chester L. Beauchesne, 44, of 246 Pond Road, Bridgton, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 10:16 […]
Volunteer mentor helping prospective entrepreneurs in Rumford area
Service Corps of Retired Executives is a free service that helps small businesses plan, launch, manage and grow.