River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
Canton selectmen approve spending money for boat launch utilities and bullet proof vest for animal control officer
The selectmen voted against a request by Med-Care Ambulance for 15% of the town’s government funding allotment.
Rumford Selectman Michael Peter Chase remembered for community service
The former deputy fire chief, who died Thursday, was active on many town and county committees.
Dixfield-based school board declares one seat vacant, citing absent director
Peru residents interested in serving asked to contact the Town Office.
Fire destroys camp on Garland Pond in Byron
The blaze also damaged a neighboring camp on East Shore Drive.
RSU 10 directors take exception to critics’ comments of gender, sexuality lessons
Board pushes back on assertions by two women speaking at recent meetings.
Eight suspects charged in Friday drug busts in Rumford and Mexico
Officials from several departments, including an FBI task force, assisted with surveillance and arrests.
Rumford board approves Med-Care request for capital reserve account
The ambulance service will receive $46,000 from the town’s ARPA allotment.