• Joseph Downs, 45, of 419 Cumberland St., Rumford, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 1:38 p.m. Friday, July 28, at that address, by Rumford Police Department. • Kaylah M. Harmon, 19, of 23 Mason St., Bethel, on charges of burglary and theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, 11:44 a.m. Sunday, July 30, no […]
River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
Interim president of Rumford and Bridgton hospitals announces new providers
Stephany Jacques announceS new providers and a strategic growth plan.
Oxford County arrest log: July 28, 2023
• Mariah E. Gagne, 33, of 23 Erchles St., Rumford, on charges of violation of condition of release and endangering the welfare of a child, 2:38 a.m. Thursday, July 27, at that address, by Rumford Police Department. • Hannah M. Hairston, 21, of 20 Congress St., Rumford, on charges of violation of condition of release, […]
Dixfield facing $1.5 million in road damage from 2 storms
DIXFIELD — The town is now looking at more than $1.5 million in repairs after two storms caused significant damage to roadways, said Town Manager Alicia Conn on Thursday. A storm that came through earlier this week has added more than $500,000 in damages to the already $1 million in damages the town was already facing […]
Oxford County arrest log: July 26, 2023
• Eben B. Bemis, 59, of 558 Union Hill Road, Stow, on charges of operating under the influence of alcohol and violating of condition of release, 6:58 p.m. Monday, July 24, in Woodstock, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Krysteena M. Bolger, 29, of Yeaton Lane in West Paris, on a charge of failure to […]
Dixfield celebrates resident Albert Spaulding’s centennial birthday
Albert Spaulding of Dixfield celebrated his 100th birthday Saturday at the Dixfield Historical Society where memories and sentiments were shared.
Oxford County arrest log: July 21, 2023
• Anthony C. Aldrich, 51, of 130 Pleasant St., Norway, on charges of terrorizing and violation of condition of release, 11:52 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, at that address, by Norway Police Department. • Anthony M. Bizzocchi, 43, of 20 Church St., South Paris, on two charges of theft by unauthorized use of property, two charges […]
Roxbury historical society elects board of directors
ROXBURY — The town’s first historical society elected directors Monday and added three more members, bringing the total to 49 so far. “We made history tonight,” organizer Howard Whitten announced after the meeting at the Town Office. Directors of the Roxbury Community Historical Society are Roscoe Hodsdon, Bob Whyte, Anita Derouche, Tim Derouche and Whitten. […]
Andover storm damages total close to $3.6 million
ANDOVER — Damage from torrential rainfalls April and June is close to $3.6 million, but the town could receive 90% of the cost of repairs to roads and bridges from state and federal governments. State Rep. Michael Soboleski of Phillips, who represents House District 73 that includes Andover, told selectmen at their meeting Tuesday the […]
Rumford business owner admits to tax evasion
The owner of Black Bear Industrial Inc. agrees to pay IRS almost $911,000 in restitution.