Beth Wasson and Keith White dance on the runway before an enthusiastic crowd at the Hope Association’s Winter Fashion Show on Thursday at 85 Lincoln Ave. in Rumford. Following entertainment by the Glee Club, clients modeled outfits available at the What Not Shop. Mary Turnbull looks on as Bryan Farrar does a dance on the […]
River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
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Vacation week provides indoor and outdoor fun for youngsters
BETHEL — Monday kicked off school vacation week for students, and parents are having no trouble finding activities to keep their children entertained and active. For one little girl recently diagnosed with epilepsy, vacation provides an opportunity to spend time with her grandparents and enjoy breakfast with Mickey Mouse. Secelia Ojeda, 6, of Bethel has […]
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Regional agenda
Monday Casco: Open Space Commission, 6:30 p.m., Casco Community Center Farmington: Franklin County Commission, 9 a.m., county building Jay: Selectmen, executive session with unions, 3 p.m., Town Office Jay: Selectmen, 5:30 p.m., Spruce Mountain Middle School Tuesday Buckfield: Economic Development Committee, 6 p.m., Municipal Center Buckfield: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Center Casco: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., […]
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Sunshine, food and hot tubs at Bridgton Winter Carnival
BRIDGTON — After a week of back-to-back snowstorms and winter blues, the sun came out to smile upon Highland Lake in Bridgton, and create an energetic, pleasant atmosphere for the Winter Carnival on Saturday. For the 15th year, Harvest Hills Animal Shelter in Fryeburg raised money for homeless animals through its Freezin’ for a Reason […]
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Rumford police log
• Feb. 17, 1:57 a.m.: Robert Hart, 33, Rumford crashed a 2011 Cadillac into a storefront on Congress Street. He was charged with aggravated criminal mischief and given a Rumford District Court date of April 10. • Feb. 15, 8:13 p.m.: David Patterson, 40, of Rumford was arrested on a charge of domestic violence assault on […]
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Mexico police calls a record in 2016
MEXICO — Police Chief Roy Hodsdon said his department responded to a record number of complaints in 2016. The count was 3,047, 568 more than in 2015. “Drugs is pushing everything,” he said. The result has been an increase in child abuse and domestic assaults, Hodsdon said. On the plus side, the chief said the […]
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Mexico police log
• Feb. 12, 11:10 a.m.: Christopher Myles, 44, charged with domestic violence, with priors, by Lt. Dan Carrier. He was transported to the Oxford County Jail in Paris. • Feb. 11, 9:43 p.m.: A 2003 Chevrolet driven west on the River Road by Briah Arsenault, 25, Dixfield, rolled over after hitting black ice. There was no […]
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Rumford clamping down on snow-removal violations
RUMFORD — With so much snow this month, there have been a lot of complaints regarding snow removal, according to Town Manager Linda-Jean “LJ” Briggs. She told selectmen Thursday that she has instructed town employees to be on the lookout for violators of the town’s snow removal ordinance. “We hope to combat some of the anxiety […]