• David R. Ames Jr., 47, of 19 South Main St., Mechanic Falls, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 6:27 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, in Norway, by Norway Police Department. • Steven T. Berry, 59, of 790 Washington St., Auburn, on charges of operating after license suspension and operating under the influence […]
River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
Andover leaders discuss $16,858 payment to fix fire truck
Planning Board member Peggy Madigan objected to a payment to fix one of the town’s fire trucks because the fire chief did not get bids as required by a town policy, she said.
Oxford County arrest log: Dec. 1-Dec. 4, 2023
• Brandy L. Babb, 37, of 20 Congress St., Rumford, on two charges of failure to appear after bailed, 12:42 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at that address, by Rumford Police Department. • David L. Cavanaugh, 55, of 69 Huard Ave., Auburn on probation revocation, 10:47 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1, in Androscoggin County, by Oxford County […]
Photo: Rumford group brings back the Christmas spirit
Rumford Association for the Advancement of the Performing Arts performed its traditional ‘Musical Christmas Card’ Concert on Sunday.
Rumford-based district receives second USDA distance learning grant
The $982,191 Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant funds received by Regional School Unit 10 in November will be used to purchase more electronic equipment that allow educators to teach courses remotely and will be used for mental health counselor services.
Canton selectmen set town tax rate, announce Sand for Seniors program
Residents approved using up to $250,000 from the town’s undesignated funds to offset their property tax rates at a special town meeting on Tuesday.
Dixfield-based school district discusses policy to ban all books with sexually explicit material
Librarian, teachers, students all oppose proposal.
Oxford County sheriff says school officers’ certification lapse a clerical error
Retired state police sergeants Percy Turner and Michael Kaspereen have obtained certifications.
Peru gets temporary highway garage
The temporary garage for the town road crew and trucks is on the property of the Dixfield Discount Fuel facility on Route 108.
Oxford County arrest log: Nov. 28, 2023
• Kalar A. Abdi, 28, of 77 Rideout Ave., Lewiston, on charges of violation of condition of release and possession of firearm when prohibited, 8:02 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, on Main Street in Norway, by Norway Police Department. • Abdul S. Ali, 21, of 172 Pine St., Lewiston, on charges of unsworn falsification and violation […]