RUMFORD — A story published on Page B1 of Wednesday’s River Valley edition about the River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition should have given the email address as rvhccduguay@gwi.net. It was incorrectly submitted to the Sun Journal.
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River Valley coalition seeks data on drug use
RUMFORD — The River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition is seeking data from area residents in order to get a grant to combat drug use. RVHCC staff will conducting one-on-one interviews, Patty Duguay, coalition executive director, said in a news release. The interviewees are invited to share their thoughts, opinions and experiences to the extent that […]
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Selectmen agree to support town of Jay remaining in Senate District 14
MEXICO – The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted Tuesday night to send a letter voicing its support for the town of Jay remaining in Senate District 14. Jim McHugh of the Oxford County Democratic Office in Mexico told selectmen he was hoping the town would agree to draft a letter to the state redistricting committee […]
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REACH conference topic to be, ‘Are You A Safety Net?’
BRYANT POND — REACH, Oxford County’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services, also covering the towns of Bridgton and Harrison, will host a local conference, “Are You A Safety Net? Prevention & Intervention with Sexual Trauma and Mental Health.” The conference will be held on Wednesday, March 27, at the Crosstones Conference Center with a […]
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Mexico High Class of 1948 RUMFORD — The Mexico High School Class of 1948 will meet for their monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, at the River Valley Grille. Corned beef, cabbage dinner DIXFIELD — The Dixfield Congregational Church will hold a corned beef and cabbage dinner on Sunday, March 17. The meal […]
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Falling ice disables antenna of River Valley radio station
RUMFORD — For the first time in its 25-year history, 100.7 WTBM, a radio station that broadcasts country music to residents in the River Valley region, has temporarily lost its signal after sheets of falling ice damaged the broadcast antenna. According to Jeremy Rush, operations manager for the sister station, WOXO, the transmitting antenna for […]
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Rumford police arrests
Unless otherwise noted, the following are to be arraigned on April 2 in 11th District Court: * Adam Hanna, 29, West Paris, operating under the influence and operating after suspension, 1:18 a.m. March 8 on Lincoln Avenue. He was released on $800 unsecured bail and will be arraigned May 7. * Jessica Garner, 29, Mexico, […]
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Vernal pools, conservation FARMINGTON — A program on vernal pool ecology and conservation will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at Roberts Learning Center, C23, UMF. Ever wonder who makes those quacking noises coming from the half-frozen puddle behind your house in April? Ever heard of “Big Night?” Ever seen fairy shrimp or […]
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Rumford board OKs Fire Department budget
RUMFORD — Selectmen approved budgets Thursday night for the Fire Department and Public Works in continued efforts to reduce the proposed $8.02 million municipal budget. The board will continue to hear department budget requests for 2013-14 at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, in Rumford Falls Auditorium. Town Manager Carlo Puiia said Friday afternoon that selectmen […]
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Students are raising funds for Quebec City trip
RUMFORD — French students from Mountain Valley High School will travel to Quebec City for three days in May. The purpose of the trip is to experience another culture and try their new French skills. Asked why she wanted to participate, freshman Claudia Gallant said, “The trip is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go to Canada.” […]