Logan Letarte, 3, of Rumford holds his mittens over his ears as the loud sirens of the fire trucks go by during the Christmas in the Valley Parade Friday night in Rumford. These youngsters show their excitement aboard one of the floats during the Christmas in the Valley Parade Friday night in Rumford. RUMFORD — The […]
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News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
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Sen. King Skypes with Telstar students
BETHEL — Sophomores at Telstar Regional High School met with Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, via Skype on Wednesday to discuss the duties of a senator and climate change — and favorite shrimp recipes. The Skype call stemmed from King’s wish to remain connected to Maine students. Since joining the U.S. Senate in 2013, he began […]
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Poland Spring proposes long-term water contract in Rumford
RUMFORD — Some 175 ratepayers and residents gathered Wednesday evening for a marathon meeting as Poland Spring proposed drawing water from the Ellis River watershed. Mark Dubois, a geologist and natural resource manager for the company, led a team of four people who pitched a 15- to 20-year contract to the Rumford Water District for […]
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Greenwood Planning Board approves 196-foot tower
GREENWOOD — The Greenwood Planning Board has approved construction of a 196-foot tower that will, over the course of three years, determine whether Long Mountain is a viable location for a wind project. Calpine Wind Holdings of Houston, Texas, submitted an application for site-plan review to the board Nov. 21 for a meteorological tower and […]
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Mexico to consider moratorium on marijuana clubs
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen will soon consider a moratorium on marijuana clubs. Selectman Reggie Arsenault, who is also a member of the Planning Board, handed to selectmen Tuesday night a draft of a moratorium ordinance on retail marijuana establishments and stores, and retail marijuana social clubs. The ordinance, initiated by Police Chief Roy Hodsdon, […]
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Meroby music program reaches out for help
MEXICO — Students at Meroby Elementary school, like many students across the country, have the opportunity to be involved in music to enrich their lives and learn a valuable, enjoyable skill. However, like many art programs, the costs of maintaining it — mainly dealing with instrument purchases and repairs — are overwhelming. Alicia Farmer, a […]
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Sale of Rumford hotel site completed
RUMFORD — A ceremony was held Tuesday morning to close on a property at 50 Prospect Ave., the future home for the Best Western Plus Rumford Falls hotel. “We have all the permits and everything is ready to go,” said Tony Carter, president of Pennacook Falls Investments Ltd. “We plan on breaking ground in March.” He […]
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Regional agenda
Monday Bethel: Sign Committee, 4 p.m., Town Office Farmington: Franklin County Commission, 9 a.m., county building Hartford: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office New Vineyard: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Smith Hall Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Rumford: Library board of trustees, 3 p.m., Rumford Public Library Tuesday Buckfield: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Center Casco: Selectmen, […]
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Rumford police log
• Nov. 28, 9:54 p.m.: A Knox Street resident reported someone went through his unlocked vehicle and stole sunglasses. Later, it was discovered prescriptions were also taken. Patrolman Brad Gallant is investigating. • Nov. 28, 6:10 p.m.: Michael Lowery, 26, of Rumford was arrested on Falmouth Street on a charge of domestic violence assault. His bail […]
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Rumford ‘close’ to naming town manager
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen will hold an executive session Tuesday and possibly name of the new town manager, Chairman Jeff Sterling announced at Thursday night’s meeting. “We’re very close,” Sterling said. “It’s just down to the nuts and bolts, settling on the language.” The candidate is from Maine, he said. Selectmen will meet […]