Donald Durrah, who died in November 2023 at age 50, was largely responsible for planning the public safety building, which is expected to open in 2026.
River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
Oxford County arrest log: Feb. 12, 2024
• Nicole L. Allen, 36, of 408 Penobscot St., Rumford, on two charges of failure to appear after bailed, 12:55 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12, in Dixfield, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Cavan P. Eccleston, 29, of 279 Fish St., Fryeburg, on charges of assault and refusing to submit to arrest or detention, 8 p.m. […]
Two Rumford police officers presented with statewide awards
Police Sgt. Donald Miller received the Heroism Award and retired police Officer Douglas Maifeld received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Towns ask Legislature to give them ‘teeth’ to deal with violators of shoreland laws
Sebago Lake case involving Auburn businessman spurs bill giving towns more tools to force compliance with state laws.
7 properties in Canton qualify for FEMA flood assistance
Canton is one of 81 communities in the state eligible for some of the $10 million awarded to the state by the Swift Current grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The deadline to apply for the assistance program is March 15.
Bids for Mexico tech school construction project to be opened March 5
Bids for the project will be opened March 5 at 2 p.m. at the school.
Gov. Mills receives complaint seeking Oxford County sheriff’s removal
Christopher Wainwright denies that his conduct merits removal, as commissioners take action to strip him of his office.
Rumford high school to launch Athletics Hall of Fame this spring
Mountain Valley High School to include outstanding athletes from the former Mexico, Rumford and Stephens high schools.
Oxford County arrest log: Feb. 5, 2024
• Cameron D. Allen III, 30, of 243 North Buckfield Road, Buckfield, on charges of domestic violence criminal threatening and domestic violence assault, 1 a.m. Monday, Feb. 5, at that address, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Justin M. Emery-Scott, 22, of 88 Westview Lane, Oxford, on a charge of violation of condition of release, […]