More than 100 people participated in a 1-mile march through several streets Saturday to draw attention to the challenges of those suffering from substance abuse.
River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
Victims in Rumford crash remain hospitalized
The conditions of both drivers and a boy have been upgraded to stable, and they are expected to survive.
Boy, 8, dies in Route 2 collision in Rumford
Three people, including a Massachusetts father and another son, are being treated for life-threatening injuries, according to police.
Oxford County arrest log: March 8, 2024
• Sean G. Benjamin, 27, of 61 Johansen St., Portland, on a charge of operating under the influence of alcohol, 10:48 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, in Woodstock, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Aleah Berry, 19, of 29 Mason Drive, South Paris, on two charges of failure to appear after bailed, 10:13 a.m. Monday, March […]
Mexico tech school accepts $2.3 million bid for constructing welding building
The work must be completed by December to comply with a finance agreement.
Tri-County Mental Health in Lewiston is at risk of closing; Spurwink looks to acquire it
Spurwink President Eric Meyer said if Spurwink does not acquire Tri-County, then it could be closed by the end of March.
Leeds man dies Monday in Canton crash
Travis Boivin, 44, was driving a motorcycle Monday on Route 108 when he slowed for a school bus and was struck from behind.
New Rumford fire station to include state’s first safe haven ‘baby box’
Petition drive started regarding LD 560, enacted in 2021 but the rulemaking process has yet to begin.
Oxford County arrest log: March 4, 2024
• Sarah J. Baker, 29, of 11 Pearl St., Norway, on charges of driving to endanger and violation of condition of release, 2:54 p.m. Friday, March 1, in Oxford, by Oxford Police Department. • Robert D. Lemieux, 69, of 12 Oak St., Madison, on charges of refusing to submit to arrest or detention, disorderly conduct, […]
Motorcyclist dies Monday in Canton collision
A motorcyclist was struck from behind and killed Monday evening on Turner Street in Canton, according to Oxford County Sheriff’s Department.