• Alex C. Brown, 22, of 60 Pleasant St., Norway, on charges of domestic violence reckless conduct, domestic violence assault and domestic violence terrorizing, 12:20 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, on Cottage Street in Norway, by Norway Police Department. • Alex C. Brown, 22, of 60 Pleasant St., Norway, on a charge of violation of condition […]
River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
Photo Album: Skiers hit the slopes at Black Mountain
RELATED: Many of Maine’s snow sports mountains and resorts are now open for winter break skiing, snowboarding and other activities
Black Mountain opens as Maine slopes slide into winter break
A tumultuous run of weather this past week has aided snowmakers as they prepare for skiers. Many of trails have opened in the past month and have special hours for winter break.
Special Rumford town meeting scheduled for January
Voters will consider warrant articles to lease Rumford Center Meeting House and a parcel of town land behind the public works garage on U.S. Route 2 for a solar array.
Where to find food pantries in Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties
ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY Kaydenz Kitchen Food Pantry 550 Lisbon St., Lewiston; (207) 577-7942 https://www.facebook.com/kaydenzkitchen Leeds Community Church, Deacon’s Food Pantry 123 Church Hill Road, Leeds; (207) 524-7151 https://leedscommunitychurch.org/deacons-food-pantry/ St. Louis Food Pantry 80 Third St., Auburn; (207) 782-8096 High Street Congregational Church Food Pantry 106 Pleasant St., Auburn; (207) 784-1306 https://www.highstreet-ucc.org/ Leeds Food Pantry 123 Church […]
Canton’s Wreaths Across America held during snowstorm
The town’s Cemetery Ladies Carole Robbins, Robyn McClintock, Prudy Adams, and Anne Chamberlin were among a dozen people who attended last Saturday’s ceremony during a snowstorm that brought 20 inches of snow to the area.
Dixfield to receive $514,400 for wastewater pump station upgrade
U.S. Rep. Jared Golden said his request is included in federal bill.
How to help those who help people without homes
List of local service agencies accepting donations to help the homeless and at-risk populations in Maine.
Rumford Senior Citizens offer members puzzles, books
RUMFORD — Rumford Senior Citizens is offering a collection of jigsaw puzzles and books for members to borrow this winter. The group has a center at the River Valley Technical Center at 60 Lowell St. and is open from 9 a.m. to noon Mondays and Tuesdays. Anyone who needs help to get from the entrance […]
Rumford man dies from gunshot wound; brother faces manslaughter charge
Shay McKenna, 27, of Rumford is accused of shooting his 23-year-old brother Drew on Monday.