District has a severe shortage of substitute teachers.
River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
Rumford chief calls officers ‘heroes’ for pulling residents out of burning buildings
Sgt. James Bernard and Patrolman Ashley Rich credited for saving lives in blaze.
At least 14 people need homes after fire razes Rumford apartment buildings
Businesses, churches, residents donate clothing, household goods to tenants who fled from their homes Sunday night.
Six people injured in fire that destroyed Rumford apartment buildings
Witnesses at the scene say several buildings collapsed on Hancock Street in Rumford.
Poodunck, Mexico snowmobiling clubs host Blessing of the Sleds
State Sen. Lisa Keim, R-Oxford, presented a Legislative Sentiment to honor Susan Holmes, who died unexpectedly on Jan. 6, for her contributions to sport of snowmobiling in Maine.
Mexico students reveal educational aspirations
T-shirt design contest at middle school focuses on setting goals for college.
Photo/Video: Rumford hits the ice for annual party
A bonfire, music, food and skating Sunday afternoon at the Hosmer Field Complex.
Video: How 3 Mainers got Gilbert Gottfried to perform in a Rumford church
The well-known comedian entertained at 49 Franklin on Thursday night.
RSU 56 board approves measures for after-school, Head Start grants
Directors authorized money for a grant writer and supported an application for a preschool program in the district.