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River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
Hartford-Sumner school gets new playground
Members of the Hartford-Sumner Elementary School worked throughout the year to raise funds for new playground equipment for their school along with the RSU 10 district.
Third try for RSU 56 budget unsuccessful
The majority of voters in Canton, Carthage, Dixfield and Peru rejected the $12.9 million spending plan.
Rumford police say man shot during robbery attempt
RUMFORD — Police say a New York man was shot in the leg during an attempted robbery at about midnight Tuesday. When officers arrived at 97 Maine Ave. for a report of shots fired, they say they found Kevorn Haywood, 31, of Brooklyn shot in the leg. The shooter had already fled the scene, according […]
Dojo Escape Room opens in Mexico
MEXICO — Jess Rodrigue and Nick Graham of Hoodwinked Escape Rooms have opened their first escape room, at the Mexico Rec Center. A year in the making, the room at 15 Recreation Drive carries a dojo theme, with the feel of a room used for martial arts. In this theme room, players have an hour […]
Hanover woman rescued after getting lost in Rumford woods
A 76-year old Hanover woman was rescued Friday after getting lost in on a hiking trail in Rumford on Thursday and spending the night in the woods.
Canton board to look into sewer use for billing
Canton selectmen proposed raising town sewer rates by 20% at a hearing on Thursday but attendees left selectmen with questions to answer before they raise rates.
RSU 56 budget passes on third try; referendum vote Sept. 17
The $12.9 million spending plan will go to voters in Canton, Carthage, Dixfield and Peru.
Sumner school playground nearly ready to open
New swings, a merry-go-ground, a climbing wall, slides and a monkey bar were set up by volunteers this past weekend.
RSU 10 school principals report on first days of classes
Enrollment School principals of the RSU 10 district reported on their school enrollment this fall at the board of directors meeting on Monday.