RUMFORD — A local woman and her son were injured in a motor vehicle collision at Franklin and Bridge streets Monday morning, police said. Laurie Milledge, 53, and her son, Alex Milledge, 12, were taken to Rumford Hospital, Patrolman Brad Gallant said. She had an abrasion on her arm and her son had a swollen hand, […]
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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 Casco: Open Space Commission, 6:30 p.m., Casco Community Center Tuesday Bethel: Water District, 7 p.m., Town Office Buckfield: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Center Farmington: Franklin County Commission, 10:30 a.m., county building Livermore Falls: Selectboard, 6:30 p.m., Town Office New Vineyard: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Smith Hall Otisfield: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office Paris: Oxford […]
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Rumford police log
RUMFORD — The Rumford Police Department responded to 111 complaints over the past eight days. * April 12, 10:46 p.m.: Malcolm C. Oliver, 27, of Rumford was arrested on a charge of domestic violence terrorizing. Oliver was transported to the Oxford County Jail and has a May 9 court date. * April 12, 8:04 p.m.: […]
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Ludden Memorial Library offers adult coloring book station
DIXFIELD — The Ludden Memorial Library is jumping on the adult coloring book bandwagon. Librarian Peggy Malley said the library has set up an adult coloring book station for residents. Adult coloring books, which feature complex patterns, designs and images, have risen in popularity over the past two years, Malley said. “A lot of the […]
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RSU 10 budget hearings set for May
DIXFIELD — Regional School Unit 10 directors took a first look at a proposed budget of $38.44 million for school year 2016-17 that shows a 4.7 percent increase over the current year’s budget. Superintendent Craig King said he is aiming for an increase of 3.5 percent, which will be considered during the April 25 board […]
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Dixfield stock car racer shows students why math is important
PERU — A Dixfield stock car driver taught Dirigo Elementary School students Wednesday how math plays a role in his success. Scott Robbins brought his car and his racing gear, giving students an opportunity to look inside the car and see how some of his equipment worked. While some students bombarded Robbins with questions about […]
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Mexico students showcasing projects Friday
MEXICO — Seventh- and eighth-grade students from Mountain Valley Middle School will display their QUEST projects from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 15, teacher Lisa Drapeau said. Math and social studies teacher Craig Milledge described QUEST as a theme-based, hands-on learning approach to help improve attendance and get students more excited about learning. Drapeau […]
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RSU 10 Superintendent King finalist in Cape Elizabeth
CAPE ELIZABETH — Regional School Unit 10 Superintendent Craig King is one of two finalists for the superintendent position in Cape Elizabeth. King has served as superintendent of RSU 10 since 2013. RSU 10 includes Rumford, Mexico, Dixfield, Peru, Hartford, Canton, Carthage and Buckfield. King previously served as principal of Mt. Ararat High School for […]
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Election workers, cemetery marker on Roxbury agenda
ROXBURY — Election workers and a headstone replacement at Frye Cemetery are on the selectmen’s agenda for Tuesday, April 12, at the Town Office. The board announced it is seeking 12 volunteers to count ballots and serve as clerks for the June 14 primary election and the Presidential election in November. In other business, the […]
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Dixfield chairman denies lying during March 28 selectmen meeting
DIXFIELD – The contentious issue of developing wind power on the Col. Holman Mountain ridge took another turn Monday night when Board of Selectmen Chairman Hart Daley read a statement in response to comments made by the developer’s project coordinator. The Board of Selectmen voted 3-2 last month to place an amended wind energy facility […]