RUMFORD – A 62-year-old local man was being examined at Rumford Hospital Thursday night after he was struck by a car near the corner of Lincoln and Waldo streets, police said. Wilfred Buck of Rumford complained of shoulder pain after he was struck just before 5 p.m., investigators said. Buck was crossing in a crosswalk […]
River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
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Trip to Orono planned for Telstar freshmen
BETHEL — The Telstar Freshmen Academy, in partnership with the 4-H Cooperative Extension, will take an overnight trip to the University of Maine in Orono on Dec. 8 to learn more about school programs offered and what it’s like to be a student there. Norm Greenberg, 4-H professional educator and social studies teacher at the […]
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Glover named Dixfield’s Employee of the Year
DIXFIELD — Selectmen on Monday presented Randy Glover with a plaque recognizing him as Dixfield’s Employee of the Year. Glover, who has served with the Public Works Department for more than a quarter of a century, was honored for his outstanding commitment, dedication and performance. Town Manager Carlo Puiia said all five selectmen approved Glover for […]
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Regional agenda
Monday Dixfield: Selectmen, 5:30 p.m., Ludden Memorial Library Hebron: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Jay: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Jay: Jay Village Water District, 6 p.m., Niles Memorial Library Paris: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Waterford: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Tuesday Buckfield: Economic Development Committee, 6 p.m., […]
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Rumford woman facing multiple charges after car chase
RUMFORD — A 60-year-old Rumford woman is facing multiple charges following a 12.5-mile car chase with police on Thanksgiving. Rumford Sgt. Tracey Higley said Mary Rumley of Rumford has been charged with violation of protection from abuse order, assault on a police officer, eluding an officer, refusing to submit to arrest or detention, driving to endanger, […]
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Volunteer driver program benefits the whole family
BETHEL — Al Cressy sat in the waiting room of an Auburn medical office on Nov. 21, patiently waiting for his precious cargo, 68-year-old Caroline Gould, to come out of her appointment. When she entered the waiting room, Cressy stood up and helped her with her coat before exiting into the swirling snowflakes outside. Cressy […]
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Rumford police log
• Nov. 14, 6:42 p.m.: An Erchles Street resident reported the theft of building materials. Sgt. James Bernard is investigating. • Nov. 15, 12:23 p.m.: A Waldo Street resident reported the theft of furniture from his porch. Rumford police officer Matthew Desroches is investigating. • Nov. 16, 10:29 a.m.: A Rumford Avenue business reported that there had […]
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Gallant leads Oxford Hills Christmas Parade in Norway
NORWAY — Snow and rain held off on Saturday, resulting in a crisp, wintry day for the 40th annual Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade in Norway. Spectators of all ages from all over the county lined Main Street in Norway to watch the various floats, firetrucks and antique tractors chug along, with riders often […]