River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
A Prom Through the Ages: Rumford, Mexico historical societies holding benefit dance Saturday
People of all ages are invited to dress in their best prom attire from any decade.
Mexico tech school enrollment about double from last year
Most students come from Mountain Valley High School in Rumford and Dirigo High School in Dixfield.
Commission authorizes traffic enforcement sign for Oxford County Sheriff’s Office
The nearly $10,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice.
Oxford County Administrator Donald Durrah dies unexpectedly
Durrah, 50, of Lewiston had worked for the county since 2019, becoming administrator in August 2021.
Deputies fatally shoot Canton man in front of Rumford Police Station
Sean B. Dyment, 23, was shot by Oxford County deputies in the street Monday evening.
Man reported shot in front of Rumford Police station
The unidentified male was taken to the hospital.
Oxford County arrest log: Oct. 30, 2023
• Ryan A. Allen, 22, of 82 Pine St., Paris, on a probation revocation, 2:02 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, in Cumberland County,by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Vincent P. Barden, 61, of 113 Main St., Strong, on a charge of gross sexual assault, 11:18 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, Franklin County by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. […]
Group getting closer to starting restoration of Rumford Center Meeting House
Rumford Center Village Improvement Society President Ken MacFawn credits the help from many people.
Weekend events canceled after fatal shootings
Organizers have canceled a number of local events this weekend out of respect for the shooting victims in Lewiston.