The cost of education is a major reason for considering dissolving town government.
River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
Rumford woman participating in her 12th Jimmy Fund Walk marathon virtually
Since 2011, Connie Venskus has raised $15,620 in support of research and patient care at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.
Canton selectmen vote to give 15% of town’s federal funds to Med-Care Ambulance
Selectmen voted against providing money to Med-Care Ambulance of Mexico at their last meeting on Aug. 25.
Berta Broomhall promoted to deputy chief at Med-Care Ambulance
She received the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award for her work as a paramedic.
Mexico library to reopen at new location by early October
The new space offers handicap access, large rooms and better lighting.
Oxford County arrest log: Sept. 6, 2022
• Randy S. Bennett, 32, of 107 Swift River Road, Mexico, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 8:24 a.m. Monday, Sept. 5, in Androscoggin County by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Chester F. Connell II, 49, of 23 Mason St., Bethel, on a charge of violating condition of release, 7:27 p.m. Friday, […]
Rumford police welcome newest patrolman to the force
Marine Corps reservist Seth Pond, who previously worked for the Wilton Police Department, is expected to attend the 18-week Maine Criminal Justice Academy Basic Law Enforcement Training Program next spring.
Peru paving money up for a vote Tuesday
PERU — Voters will decide Tuesday whether to take up to $15,000 from surplus to cover the entire cost of grinding and paving the Town Office parking lot. The special town meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Office, 26 Main St. Chairwoman Gail Belyea said a $46,000 job became a $61,000 job […]
Rumford, Mexico police involved in shooting
The unidentified victim is expected to survive.
Photo: Music to their ears in Peru
The school includes students in prekindergarten to grade five.