• Sarah J. Baker, 29, of 11 Pearl St., Norway, on a charge of violation of protective order, 1:26 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, in Norway, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Thomas E. Begley, 31, of 4 Hazen St., Apt. 3, Norway, on a charge of violating condition of release, 12:07 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, […]
River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
Posted inNews, River Valley
Soup kitchen opens Thursday in Mexico
Volunteers will serve a hot meal from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Thursday at the Mexico Town Hall.
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Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Having faith is a gift from God, Connie Venskus says
Connie Venskus of Rumford feels “very fortunate” she has faith to guide and help her through life’s most difficult times.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Mountain Valley High School serves as shelter for area flood victims
Regional School Unit 10 Assistant Superintendent Matt Gilbert recognizes staff and community members who went above and beyond to help the needs of area residents.
Posted inOxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County seeks damage reports to assess cost of storm to private citizens
Oxford County’s emergency management agency is looking for specific information from residents about storm damage so the county can prepare a FEMA application for assistance.
Posted inLocal & State, News, River Valley
Mexico woman who ‘enjoyed the little things’ and granddaughter identified as latest storm victims
Rescue personnel found the body of 20-year-old Ciara Cooper on Thursday, a day after they recovered the body of her grandmother, 61-year-old Judy Richards. The 2 are believed to have drowned after Richards’ truck got swept up in flood waters while trying to cross a bridge Monday.
Posted inLocal & State, River Valley
Body of 61-year-old woman found in pickup truck recovered from Swift River in Mexico
An aerial and ground search for a missing 20-year-old woman who was a passenger in the truck will begin at daybreak Thursday.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Bethel, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Photo Album: The storm was over but a disaster was left in its wake Tuesday
The heavy rain and winds ended Monday, but the emergency wasn’t over.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Dec. 19, 2023
• Joseph L. Farrar, 47, of 18 McWain Hill Road, Waterford, on three charges of violation of condition of release, 3:03 a.m. Friday, Dec. 15, in Oxford, by Oxford Police Department. • Lewis E. Herrick, 61, of 5 Moose Pond Road, West Paris, on a charge of operating under the influence of alcohol, 7:32 p.m. […]
Posted inLocal & State, News, River Valley
‘Please, we gotta get out of here’: Downtown Mexico flooded by swollen rivers
According to the National Weather Service, 5.11 inches of rain fell in Rumford as of 9 p.m. Monday.