The Pinnacle Health and Rehab facility in Canton reported 42 residents and 14 staff members tested positive for COVID-19 on their Facebook page Monday.
River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log
• Justin L. Buker, 41, of 60 Back Bryant Road, Buckfield on two charges of failure to appear after bailed, 8:40 p.m. Thursday at that address by Maine State Police. • Todd L. Bumbaugh, 54, of 6 Alexander Ave., Rumford on a charge of violation of condition of release, 6:15 a.m. Friday at that address […]
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RSU 56 to extend school closings due to virus, lack of bus driver/custodians
RSU 56 schools planned to reopen their buildings on Thursday but four recent COVID-19 infections have left the schools without adequate bus driver/custodians.
Posted inNews, River Valley
Peru hunter gets grand slam — five years after daughter
Over a three-month period, Chris Cote shot a moose, bear, deer and wild turkey.
Posted inHealth, News, River Valley
Three Rumford Community Home staff members test positive for COVID-19
Management says extra precautions are being taken, including increased testing.
Posted inNews, River Valley
Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa greets children in Mexico — from a distance
MEXICO — Holiday traditions aren’t guaranteed during the pandemic, but the Mexico Firemen’s Relief Association gave it their best shot Friday night with the annual visit from Santa Claus. A few days ago, Fire Chief Richard Jones believed they were still going to have a Santa Claus parade, with Santa practicing social distancing. However, when […]
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
RSU 56 plans for winter sports beginning in early December
Directors OK’d starting with skills and drills and eventually scrimmages in early January.
Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills, River Valley, Schools & Education
Heads of teachers’ unions ask for more time, flexibility in age of COVID
Eight presidents of western Maine education associations send letter to Sun Journal.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
More COVID cases extend RSU 56 school closings to Dec. 3
A staff member and a student at separate Dixfield buildings have tested positive.
Posted inNews, River Valley
Rumford church provides 100 families with Thanksgiving dinners
It’s the 18th annual Thanksgiving Giveaway by Praise Assembly of God Church.