DIXFIELD — Voters in Regional School Unit 56 approved a $12.9 million spending plan Wednesday night for the 2019-20 school year, which began July 1. The budget must next be approved in referendums Tuesday in each of the four member towns: Canton, Carthage, Dixfield and Peru. The voting locations and hours: Canton Town Office, 8 […]
River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
Rumford to begin search for town manager
RUMFORD — Selectmen have agreed to begin accepting applications for town manager, a position that has been open since December. They also voted to appoint Selectman Frank DiConzo the point person because he has been involved in town manager searches in the past. Applications must be received by Nov. 1. Selectmen on Thursday also voted […]
Dixfield ball field to be named after Bob McPhee
DIXFIELD — Selectmen voted unanimously Monday to support a request to name the baseball field in Harlow Park after longtime coach Bob McPhee. At the park entrance near center field will be a sign that reads: “Welcome to Harlow Park. Home of the Bob McPhee Baseball Diamond.” The idea for the honor came from Dirigo […]
This week’s agenda
Monday Dixfield: Selectmen, 5:30 p.m., Ludden Memorial Library Hebron: Select Board, 7 p.m., Town Office Jay: Select Board, 6 p.m., Town Office Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Waterford: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Tuesday Buckfield: Downtown Workshop, 6 p.m., Municipal Center Farmington: RSU 9 board of directors, 6:30 p.m., The Forum, Mt. Blue Campus […]
Rumford man, 32, in critical condition after being hit by vehicle in Windham
Police say Erik Matthews was in the roadway when he was struck early Saturday on Route 302.
Andover Summer Concert Series features a mix of country, bluegrass, jazz
Guiatarist Tim Dion, the World Famous Grassholes and the Acoustipalians will finish out the season.
Rumford police reassure public about bobcat hanging out near High Bridge
RUMFORD – If you happen to be crossing High Bridge any time soon, keep your eyes out to see if there’s a cat in your midst. A very big cat. Rumford police Thursday night announced that a bobcat has been seen in the area, but stressed that there’s no reason for alarm. “According to our […]
RSU 56 board proposes ‘bare bones’ budget
Voters in Canton, Carthage, Dixfield and Peru rejected a proposed budget of $13.27 million for the 2019-20 school budget on June 11.
Photo: Family visits fairy houses in Peru
The one-eighth-mile wooded pathway has about 100 fairy houses free for public viewing from dawn to dusk starting Memorial Day to just after Labor Day.