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River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, River Valley
Rumford woman facing multiple charges after car chase
RUMFORD — A 60-year-old Rumford woman is facing multiple charges following a 12.5-mile car chase with police on Thanksgiving. Rumford Sgt. Tracey Higley said Mary Rumley of Rumford has been charged with violation of protection from abuse order, assault on a police officer, eluding an officer, refusing to submit to arrest or detention, driving to endanger, […]
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Volunteer driver program benefits the whole family
BETHEL — Al Cressy sat in the waiting room of an Auburn medical office on Nov. 21, patiently waiting for his precious cargo, 68-year-old Caroline Gould, to come out of her appointment. When she entered the waiting room, Cressy stood up and helped her with her coat before exiting into the swirling snowflakes outside. Cressy […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, River Valley
Rumford police log
• Nov. 14, 6:42 p.m.: An Erchles Street resident reported the theft of building materials. Sgt. James Bernard is investigating. • Nov. 15, 12:23 p.m.: A Waldo Street resident reported the theft of furniture from his porch. Rumford police officer Matthew Desroches is investigating. • Nov. 16, 10:29 a.m.: A Rumford Avenue business reported that there had […]
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Gallant leads Oxford Hills Christmas Parade in Norway
NORWAY — Snow and rain held off on Saturday, resulting in a crisp, wintry day for the 40th annual Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade in Norway. Spectators of all ages from all over the county lined Main Street in Norway to watch the various floats, firetrucks and antique tractors chug along, with riders often […]
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Plans for new RSU school board take shape
DIXFIELD — The school Withdrawal Committee for Canton, Carthage, Dixfield and Peru were advised Tuesday night of the steps to establish their own school district in 2017. Attorney Kristin Collins of the Preti Flaherty law firm in Augusta spoke about electing a school board, searching for a superintendent and what deadlines loom. She congratulated committee […]
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Newry looks at 2017 budget
NEWRY — Selectmen decided Tuesday to hold off spending an estimated $2,500 to $3,500 to upgrade the town website, as it develops a budget for Jan. 1 to June 30, 2017. Upgrades would include new access for staff to modify the website, rather than relying on a web designer and paying an hourly fee. Selectmen […]
Posted inBethel, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Police add patrols for holiday weekend
GRAY — State police plan to have additional troopers on patrol and a plane in the air for the long Thanksgiving weekend, according to a news release. Chief of the state police, Col. Robert Williams, said troopers will look for aggressive, impaired and texting drivers. In addition, troopers will also look for seat-belt violators, following […]
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Rumford adopts moratorium on marijuana clubs
RUMFORD — Townspeople voted overwhelmingly Monday night to approve an ordinance establishing a 180-day moratorium on retail marijuana establishments and retail marijuana social clubs. Most of the 60 people in attendance held up their orange cards in support of the ordinance during the special town meeting in the Rumford Falls Auditorium. On Nov. 8, Maine voters […]