AUGUSTA — A judge is allowing a mental health patient supervised visits in the Augusta area several months after he was found not criminally responsible due to a mental illness in the sexual assault and killing of his mother-in-law. The Kennebec Journal reports Justice Joyce Wheeler ruled Friday that Paul Orchard can go into the […]
River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
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Mexico police log
* Nov. 18: The Munchkin Daycare on the Backkingdom Road reported that sometime the previous night, forcible entry was made. Taken were cash and computer equipment. * Nov. 18: A person reported that the previous night, a vehicle parked on Spring Street was broken into. Change and phone card were taken. * Nov. 16: Mexico […]
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Peru says no to recalling two selectmen
PERU — Citizens have voted not to recall two members of their Board of Selectmen, according to Town Clerk Vera Parent. Voters said no at the polls Friday to removing Chairwoman Wendy Henderson and Vice Chairman John Witherell from office. Two petitions presented to the board Oct. 6 claimed Henderson and Witherell had failed to […]
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Regional agenda
Monday Casco: Open Space Commission, 6:30 p.m., Casco Community Center Casco: Zoning Board, 7 p.m., Casco Community Center New Vineyard: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Smith Hall Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Rumford: Special town meeting, 6 p.m., Municipal Building Tuesday Mexico: Mexico Sewer District, 4:30 p.m., Town Office Paris: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office […]
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Milton wind decision could come Dec. 12
MILTON TOWNSHIP — The fate of Milton Township as a potential location for wind power development might be decided Dec. 12 when the Maine Land Use Planning Commission considers whether to keep Milton in the “expedited” process for reviewing specific applications. That decision may turn largely on the perceived impact of wind towers on scenic […]
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Correction: More GA cases expected in winter
RUMFORD — A story published on Page B2 of the Region edition Friday should have said General Assistance clerk Tom Bourret said an increase in cases could be expected this winter, which is typical. The information was incorrectly reported by the Sun Journal.
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Bourret reappointed as General Assistance clerk
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen reappointed Tom Bourret as General Assistance clerk Thursday. He was named to the post about one year ago, and board Chairman said Jeff Sterling said Bourret’s performance has “gone exceedingly well.” When Bourret took the job, General Assistance appointments were cut back to two days a week, resulting in less […]
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We apologize for the delay
Due to an equipment failure, the Sun Journal’s production was significantly delayed overnight Wednesday and many Thursday morning papers were late. If you experienced a later than usual delivery, it was not the fault of your carrier. We apologize for that delay.
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Day of pampering offered to women veterans
RUMFORD — Women who have served or are serving in the military will be honored and pampered by Napoleon Ouellette American Legion Post 24 on Saturday, Nov. 19. The event begins at 9:30 a.m at the American Legion hall at 184 Congress St. It’s the fourth time Post 24 has held the event. Joy Bordeau, […]