WILTON — In hopes of increasing broadband internet connections in rural Maine, members of two organizations informed community leaders in Franklin County how to follow a state action plan to secure funding when $600 million from the federal government becomes available. Part of a traveling informational tour hosted by the ConnectME Authority — an organization […]
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News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
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Rumford school gets grant for student health services
RUMFORD — Regional School Unit 10 has received a $200,000 grant to provide social, emotional and mental health services to students at Rumford Elementary School for two years, Superintendent Deb Alden said at the school board meeting Monday. “That will be very helpful to Rumford Elementary School because they are going to be able to fund […]
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Hosmer Field Complex getting $440K upgrade
The Hosmer Field Complex in Rumford will soon undergo a $440,000 upgrade, which will include replacement of the lights and the track at the facility, and upgrading the walking trail. Nancy Lever of Mexico and her dog, Chance, cross the bridge over the Swift River Walking Trail in the Hosmer Field Complex in Rumford. The […]
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This week's agenda
Monday Dixfield: Public hearing on proposed water rate increase, 5:30 p.m., Ludden Memorial Library Hebron: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Jay: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Livermore: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Paris: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Sumner: Fire Department Auxiliary, 6 p.m., Town Office Waterford: Selectmen, 6:30 […]
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Canton Historical Society's new building open
CANTON — The new base for the Canton Historical Society was officially opened Saturday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a speech by state Sen. Lisa Keim and a few happy tears. A crowd of about 30 attended the ceremony, which celebrated a significant achievement by the society and its volunteers. “The accomplishment that we stand before […]
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Dixfield public hearing on water rate increase
DIXFIELD — Selectmen on Monday will hold a public hearing on raising the water rate an estimated 6 to 7 percent. The hearing will begin at 5:30 p.m. downstairs at Ludden Memorial Library. Water District Superintendent Jim White told selectmen Feb. 12 that the town needs to consider raising the rate, which he estimated would be 6 […]
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Rumford woman credits spirit-led healer with treating Lyme disease
RUMFORD — Lori McPherson of Rumford says she’s been sick for more than half her 51 years, “just crazy things, eyesight floaters, my joints, my memory, the pain like barbed wire in my blood and all-over body pain that’s crippling.” Eventually, her doctors ruled out multiple sclerosis and fibromyalgia. Around 2008 she was diagnosed with […]
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River Valley celebrates the Fourth
Youngsters join the baby carriage/wagon parade at the River Valley Fourth of July celebration Wednesday in Rumford. From left are 3-year-old twins Joshua and Jacob Buono, and Kiki Stuart, all of Rumford. (Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times) Peter Orino of Rumford deadlifts 525 pounds during a weightlifting contest at the River Valley Fourth of July celebration […]
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Canton Town Office closing for two weeks
CANTON — The Town Office will be closed for two weeks, starting Monday, because the interim administrative assistant, who is also the town clerk, tax collector and treasurer, resigned as of Friday. Deputy Town Clerk Kathy Walker, who was appointed to the four additional positions temporarily after Scott Kilbreth resigned in April, also resigned as […]
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Andover bookstore hopes to attract AT hikers at new site
ANDOVER — Ellis River Books has moved to 12 South Main St. in hopes of attracting Appalachian Trail hikers, among others, co-owner Denise Moriba said. “We’re trying to get a feel for what hikers are looking for when they come into town,” she said, “so we have different kinds of fuel and hiking sticks and […]