Well-known Maine legislators Sawin Millett and Lisa Kiem will replace the two veterans when the new county term begins in January.
River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
Rumford board to consider who shovels out fire hydrants
Town Manager George O’Keefe recommends ending the Jan. 8, 1915, agreement between the Rumford Falls Village Corp. and the Rumford and Mexico Water Districts.
Canton board approves federal funds for Fire Department gear
The town has a balance of $21,899 of ARPA funds to utilize by the end of this month.
Dixfield-based district extends superintendent contract
The RSU 56 superintendent’s three-year contract begins July 1, 2025, and ends June 30, 2028.
Rumford-based school district still mulling Mexico building lease
The RSU 10 board of directors received the draft lease Monday afternoon from the town of Mexico for the district’s use of the former Mexico police station on Recreation Drive for its sixth grade students.
Rumford mill mishap causes discolored snow; residents advised to steer clear
Town officials confirmed Tuesday afternoon there was a release of spent black liquor which resulted in precipitation of brown or tan colored snow. Schools were asked to tell children not to play with ‘brown snow.’
Special Rumford town meeting articles approved
Town to pay for Parks and Rec office, eligible for FEMA reimbursement.
Oxford County arrest log: Dec. 9, 2024
• Tina M. Arris, 45, of 280 Greenwoods Road, Sumner, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 9:59 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at Androscoggin County Jail in Auburn, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Eben M. Breton, 41, of 219 Brock School Road, Buckfield, on a charge of violation of condition of release, […]
Oxford County arrest log: Dec. 6, 2024
• Caleb G. Arris, 23, of 1293 Main St., Hartford, on a charge of criminal mischief, 6:36 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, at 26 Western Ave., by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Jean-Marc S. Cantave, 25, of 47 West St., Boston, Massachusetts, on a charge of aggravated trafficking of scheduled drug, 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, […]
Mexico tech school instructors describe skills students are learning this fall
Career and Technical Education Instructor Jon Longley said that there are currently 10 freshmen students in his CTE introductory class.