Monday Casco: Open Space Commission, 6:30 p.m., Casco Community Center Casco: Zoning Board, 7 p.m., Casco Community Center Dixfield: Selectmen, 5:30 p.m., Ludden Memorial Library Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Tuesday Buckfield: Community Day Committee, 6 p.m., Municipal Center Hartford: Road Committee, 7 p.m., Town Office Mexico: Mexico Sewer District board of trustees, 4:30 […]
River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
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Culture of Compassion helps numerous families in need
RUMFORD — Great weather on Saturday led to a terrific turnout for the sixth annual Culture of Compassion giveaway at DARE Field. More than 60 volunteers with the Praise Assembly of God Church worked at the three-hour event, which offers free school supplies, gently used clothing and groceries for needy families in the River Valley. Among […]
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ATV ride benefits Team Hailey Hugs
ROXBURY — The early-morning sun peeked through the clouds on Saturday during Roxbury Riders ATV Club’s Wind Tower Ride to benefit Team Hailey Hugs, a local nonprofit inspired by Hailey Steward and families whose children are patients at the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital. For President Mike Worthley, this was just one of many events to […]
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Local kids snack, Colombian style
MEXICO — The end of summer brings an end to Mexico Free Public Library’s summer reading program, but that doesn’t mean the fun will stop — Director Heather Rogers already has a new event in place. Those who participated in the summer reading program were invited to a celebration on Saturday, which doubled as the […]
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Mexico 8-year-old receives 911 Award
MEXICO — A young boy was presented with the 911 Award from Med-Care Ambulance on Thursday for demonstrating a cool head and quick thinking during a medical emergency at home. Marq Macleod, 8, called 911 on July 31 because his soon-to-be stepfather, Matthew Lennon, appeared to be hallucinating and said that “seals were dancing in […]
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Culture of Compassion giveaway Saturday
RUMFORD — The sixth annual Culture of Compassion giveaway will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the DARE Field across from Aubuchon Hardware. More than 60 volunteers with the Praise Assembly of God Church will offer free school supplies, gently used clothing and groceries for needy families in the River Valley. There […]
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Grand opening Sunday for Club Neopolsi Creations
RUMFORD — Brent Bachelder, owner of Club Neopolsi Creations, is hosting a grand opening of his 725 Prospect Ave. business from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday. The event is open to the public, and children are welcome. Attendees will be able to take a tour of the studio and gardens, learn about custom artwork, […]
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Roxbury ride for Team Hailey Hugs
ROXBURY — The Roxbury Riders ATV Club is hosting a ride to benefit Team Hailey Hugs and the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital on Saturday, Aug. 19. Riders will leave at 10 a.m. from Club President Mike Worthley’s house on Route 120, just past Gallant’s Discount Furniture & Appliance. Before the riders leave, a ceremony will […]
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Rumford Water District signs deal with Poland Spring
RUMFORD — The Rumford Water District signed a 15-year agreement Tuesday with Poland Spring Water Co. to draw up to 150 million gallons of water per year from two district wells. After telling 10 people at the signing ceremony why they support the agreement, the board of trustees voted unanimously to approve the deal. Chairman Jim […]
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Peru playground repairs underway
PERU — The repairs to the playground behind the Town Office are underway, but town officials aren’t sure when they will be completed. The Board of Selectmen made the decision May 15 to close the playground because of safety concerns. Selectwoman Carol Roach said the board checked the state’s standards for playground safety and equipment […]