RUMFORD — Seventy-four cheerleaders from grades kindergarten to 12 performed Thursday before an outpouring of supporters at Mountain Valley High School gym. They represented Regional School Unit 10 towns of Rumford, Mexico, Roxbury, Hanover, Buckfield, Hartford and Sumner. “Last year, Kassie Elliott and I started this as an opportunity for families to attend a local performance […]
River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
Dixfield-based school district gets loan for privacy bathroom stalls at high school
During a board of directors meeting in October Superintendent and Principal of Dirigo High School Pam Doyen said some students were upset by others using bathrooms of their choice.
Oxford County arrest log: Feb. 15, 2023
• Branden R. Belanger, 52, of 20 Middle Ave., Mexico, on charges of burglary and violation of protection order, 3:10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, in Mexico, by Mexico Police Department. • Jesse D. Davis, 40, of 271 Bell Hill Road, Otisfield, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 11:43 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, […]
Students at Rumford school receive haircuts from hairstylist who says kids’ smiles are her reward
Students at Western Foothills Regional Program in Rumford received haircuts in the comfort of their own school.
RSU 10 looks to add on adult education program
Region 9 School of Applied Technology in Mexico offers adult education to 14 towns.
Justin Thacker elected Andover selectman
Thacker won a decisive victory over two other candidates.
Oxford County arrest log: Feb. 13, 2023
• Mark A. Buiniskas, 48, of 27 Newbegin Ave., Lewiston, on a charge of failure to appear in court on criminal summons, 8:08 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, at Oxford County Jail, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Frank J. Dyer, 33, of 313 Carsley Road, Harrison, on charges of violation of condition of release, unlawful […]
YMCA to open day care center in Rumford
A YMCA Job Fair to fill four positions at a new daycare center in Rumford will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Rumford Public Library.
Andover resident surprises his neighbors with a minion ice sculpture
Ross Swain has been making winter sculptures since 2010 for the enjoyment of neighbors and others.
Three seek Andover selectman seat for next 5 months
ANDOVER — Three people are seeking election Monday to a five-month term as selectman, assessor and overseer of the poor. Residents will cast ballots at the polls from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Town Hall. Kevin Scott, Justin Thacker and Toby Wells are vying to fill the seat held by Jeff Elkie who […]