RUMFORD — The 20 inches of snow Winter Storm Fortis dumped in Rumford Thursday night and Friday brought plenty of happy skiers to Black Mountain Ski Resort. “This is the first big snow in a couple years,” Marketing Director Deanna Kersey said. “Every trail is completely open; there are 28 main trails (and altogether) over 45 […]
River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
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Boy’s bond with Tom Brady includes Mexico native
Mexico native Dr. Jonathan Martin Viewers who tuned in to ESPN’s pregame coverage of the Patriots’ Monday Night Football game against the Ravens on Dec. 12 may have recognized a familiar name seen during the segment of “E:60.” The story was about 10-year-old Logan Schoenhardt’s unique bond with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. Logan, of […]
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‘Undressing’ the Christmas tree is a time for reflection
As I undress the Christmas tree for yet another year, I realize that each ornament holds a very special place in my life. Over the years, I have purchased gold-tone, brass ornaments from the many places my husband and I have traveled. The most, of course, were bought when we traveled cross-country five years ago. […]
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Storms and ‘snow fighters’
BETHEL — In the aftermath of Thursday’s winter storm Fortis, which dumped well over a foot of snow in most parts of the state, Maine Department of Transportation workers are continuing to clean up the roads, and most are doing it on little to no sleep. “I’ve gotten about two hours of sleep in the […]
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Mexico police log
• Dec. 27, 11:29 a.m.: Police responded a car-pole crash on Harlow Hill, where Jessica True, 41, of Rumford suffered a medical issue, Police Chief Roy Hodsdon said. She suffered minor injuries but refused treatment from Med-Care and left in a private vehicle. • Dec. 25, 11:43 a.m.: Brandy Thompson, 18, Mexico, was arrested by Officer […]
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Andover selectmen cover overdraft in waste budget
ANDOVER — Selectmen decided Tuesday to cover a $6,600 deficit in the Transfer Station budget with carryover and contingency funds. Town Treasurer Barbara Simmons told selectmen that $34,000 in contracted waste management services and $1,200 to lease a portable toilet were the main reasons for the shortfall. Selectman Jane Rich said the $43,000 budgeted for 2016 […]
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Biggest Loser Challenge begins Jan. 9
BETHEL — The Biggest Loser Challenge is coming back to Workout 24/7 in Bethel, and owner Courtney Bennett said it’s a great way to kick-start a long-term weight loss goal for the new year. The challenge will run from Jan. 9 to Feb. 27 and feature weekly weigh-ins for all participants. The winner will receive […]
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‘Personnel issue’ shuts down Dixfield Police Department
DIXFIELD — The Dixfield Police Department has been shut down because of a “personnel issue,” Town Manager Carlo Puiia said Wednesday. According Hart Daley, the Oxford County chief deputy and a Dixfield selectman, Puiia called Oxford County Sheriff Wayne Gallant on Tuesday at around noon and requested police coverage for the town from the Sheriff’s […]
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Milton to stay ‘expedited’; some worry region could become wind focus
The Maine Land Use Planning Commission has voted 5-2 to keep Milton Township in the “expedited” area for wind development. The decision means any applications for wind projects can bypass a rezoning step with the Land Use Planning Commission, but would still be reviewed by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. Some local residents have […]
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This week’s agenda
Monday Hebron: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Jay: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Paris: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Waterford: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Tuesday Livermore: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Paris: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office Sumner: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Wednesday Buckfield: Buckfield Village […]