MEXICO — Bail was set at $1,000 Monday for a Mexico man who police said hit his girlfriend in the back of the head with a can of beer when she tried to take his plate after serving him dinner. Rumford District Court Clerk Darlene Richards said , 43, made his initial appearance in Rumford […]
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News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
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This week’s agenda
Monday Hebron: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Paris: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Waterford: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Tuesday Buckfield: Community Day Committee, 6 p.m., Municipal Center Hartford: Road Committee, 7 p.m., Town Office Livermore: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Paris: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office Sumner: […]
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Dixfield Annual Market boosts economy, promotes community
DIXFIELD — The sun was shining and the breeze carried the scent of various edible indulgences during Dixfield’s 39th annual Outdoor Market on Sunday. Approximately 40 vendors lined Main Street, selling homemade goods and creations, while local residents took advantage of the increased foot traffic to hold yard sales. The event kicked off at 9 a.m […]
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One man killed, one injured in Mexico fire
MEXICO — One man was killed and another suffered serious injuries after fire destroyed a two-story home Saturday at 6 Brown St. Maine Police Spokesman Stephen McCausland said that 45-year-old Dean Watson died in the blaze. Thomas Brown, the upstairs tenant, was transported by Med-Care Ambulance before he was taken by LifeFlight to Maine Medical Center in […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: * Braden Hawley, 33, of Brownfield, criminal mischief and violation of bail conditions, 9:47 a.m., Aug. 18 in Brownfield, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Cameron Henry, 22, of Brownfield, two counts, failure to pay fines, 9:35 p.m., Aug. 18 in Fryeburg, Fryeburg […]
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Matthew Roy presented Rumford Good Citizenship Award
RUMFORD — Matthew Roy, whose actions during a July 6 fire at Madison Condominiums prevented serious injuries or loss of life, was presented the Rumford Good Citizenship Award at Thursday’s selectmen meeting. In presenting the award, Police Chief Stacy Carter said, “Mr. Roy undoubtedly put his own safety at risk to help others to safely […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: * Thomas Conrad, 27, of Litchfield, operating after suspension and failure to appear, 5:24 p.m., Aug. 16 in Oxford, Oxford Police Department. * Jesse Davidson, 31, of Fryeburg, domestic violence assault, 1:32 a.m., Aug. 17 in Fryeburg, Fryeburg Police Department. * Mohamed […]
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Mexico police log
MEXICO – The Police Department responded to the following incidents recently: * Aug. 9, 5:27 p.m.: A Pine Street resident reported someone slashed a tire on their vehicle and siphoned gas from it. Police Chief Roy Hodsdon said his officers have a suspect. * Aug. 11, 1:58 a.m.: A Roxbury Road resident said he caught […]
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Roxbury Mystery Ride to Benefit Maine Children with Cancer
ROXBURY — The Roxbury ATV Riders will host its annual Maine Children’s Cancer Mystery Ride on Saturday, Aug. 20, at 1162 Roxbury Notch Road. A barbecue will kick off the event at 4:30 p.m and the ride will begin around 6 p.m. Mike Worthley, club president, said the annual ride began as a show of […]
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Milton Plantation man sentenced for dealing heroin
PARIS — An Oxford County Superior Court judge Wednesday sentenced a Milton Plantation man to 10 years in prison, with all but four years suspended, for heroin trafficking. Scott B. Billings Jr., 24, was arrested in 2015 in what police called the largest drug investigation in Oxford County history. Billings pleaded guilty Wednesday to two […]