YORK (AP) — The Maine Turnpike had a jump in out-of-state motorists over the Labor Day weekend, giving the state’s tourism industry a positive end-of-summer boost. The Maine Turnpike Authority said Tuesday that northbound traffic at the York toll plaza at the southern end of the turnpike was 7 percent higher than the same day […]

PORTLAND (AP) — A federal jury has ruled that a fishing vessel was not unseaworthy when it sank 60 miles off the Maine coast four years ago, resulting in the death of a fisherman. According to the Bangor Daily News, the U.S. District Court jury in Portland ruled Friday that the fishing vessel Sirius was […]

WATERVILLE (AP) — The number of women being arrested for domestic assault is on the rise in Maine. The Department of Public Safety says 1,067 women were charged with assaulting men in 2008. That’s a 38 percent increase from the 770 women charged five years ago. Law enforcement officials told the Morning Sentinel in Waterville […]

KENNEBUNK (AP) — Rescue crews worked for several hours to save a man they say slipped down a steep embankment and ended up pinned by a large boulder in Kennebunk, Maine. The Portsmouth Herald reports the man was identified as 47-year-old Tim Donovan. Officials said all except his hands and feet were covered Monday afternoon. […]

DAYTON (AP) — Firefighters say a large fire has destroyed an old dairy barn and equipment in Dayton. Authorities said the fire broke out at about 5:40 p.m. Monday in the barn at Andy’s Agway. Firefighters said the fire also destroyed several cars, a tractor, forklift and wood pellets stored inside. Hay stored in a […]

Welcome to our Newest Chamber Members: Uncle Henry’s of Augusta ~ Call Cherri @ 364.3241 today to find out how YOU as a Chamber Member can benefit from this new partnership! Lake Hill Styles of Canton ~ Call Nichole @ 597-2675 today to schedule your new fall cut! RAAPA ~ Rumford Association for the Advancement […]

River Valley Expo Are you registered for the Expo? YOUR business NEEDS to be there! You can still get a booth at the Early Bird price of $150. Share a booth with a partner and split the cost. New this year: Wellness Exhibit brought to you by Rumford Hospital Restaurant Chowdah Challenge — call Barbara […]

Community News: Fall Foliage River Parade – The Chamber regrets to inform you that the River Parade has been cancelled. The Chamber has taken a close look at what events are going to help our businesses the most this fall and the Expo is the answer. The Chamber would like to focus all energies on […]

FREDERICTON, New Brunswick (AP) — When the New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers meet next week in Saint John, New Brunswick, they’ll be doing more than just talking about environmentally friendly practices. Conference organizers will use eight hybrid vehicles to shuttle the leaders and delegates around. The new hybrid Ford Escapes are on loan […]

Eggs & Issues Seminar The River Valley Chamber of Commerce along with the River Valley Growth Council has invited Tony Payne, the Executive Director of the Alliance for Maine’s Future to present “The Stubborn Facts of the Maine Economy.” The Alliance for Maine’s Future, a statewide non-partisan organization advocates for a strong Maine economy. His […]