River Valley
News and information about the River Valley area from the Sun Journal.
Bridge work progresses in Rumford
Work progresses on two bridges in downtown Rumford, including a $2.08 million deck replacement for , built in 1954, and a $1.75 million paint project on Morse Bridge, built in 1936. was last painted in 1990 and is being repainted in the same shade of green. Both projects are on schedule and expected to be […]
RSU 10 confirms superintendent, staffing positions
DIXFIELD — The Regional School Unit 10 school board unanimously appointed Michael Cormier as interim superintendent Monday night. He was appointed following a 15-minute closed session and will be paid on a per-diem basis. Cormier, who retired three years ago after leading RSU 9 for 20 years, will fill in when current Superintendent Craig King […]
This week’s agenda
Monday Hebron: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Jay: Selectmen, 6 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 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: Selectmen, 7 […]
Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: * Jacques St. Laurent, 45, of Hanover, domestic violence assault and obstructing reporting of a crime, 7:15 a.m., July 20 in Hanover, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Roger Fadden, 47, of West Paris, violating a protective order, 2:15 p.m., July 21 in […]
Rumford seminar focuses on cannabis role in opioid, heroin addiction
RUMFORD — Several dozen people attended a seminar Thursday evening at the Rumford American Legion Hall to hear how cannabis oil can help fight heroin and opioid addiction. The seminar was organized by Don Hamann of Rumford, a state-licensed medical marijuana caregiver since 2011. He became embroiled in controversy after the River Valley Healthy Communities […]
Rumford group asks for moratorium on water contracts
RUMFORD — A spokesperson for about 30 people asked selectmen Thursday night to consider a moratorium on water contracts made by the Rumford Water District. Kerri Arsenault made the request during a 40-minute presentation regarding Nestle Waters North America’s desire to explore spring water sources on Water District land. “I’m requesting a moratorium to study […]
Rumford police log
RUMFORD — Among the calls answered by the Police Department recently were: * July 20, 9:36 a.m.: An Erchles Street resident reported the theft of a CMP electric meter. Patrolman James McLamb is investigating. * July 19, 6:39 p.m.: Zachary J. Yahn, 26, of Rumford, was arrested on a charge of violation of conditions of […]
Fire burns Lake Anasagunticook camp flat
CANTON — An early-morning fire destroyed a Lake Anasagunticook camp and took the lives of two dogs, investigator Dan Young of the State Fire Marshal’s Office said Wednesday afternoon. The camp on Main Street was burned “flat by the time the Fire Department got on scene,” he said. The fire was reported after 5 a.m. […]