DIXFIELD — Deborah Alden of Leeds will begin her duties as superintendent of Regional School Unit 10 in November, according to an official. Alden has more than 15 years of school administrative experience, and more as a special education teacher. “Over the years, I have been encouraged by superintendents,” she said. Alden grew up on […]
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Neuroscientist turned mystery writer shares her love for science
RUMFORD — Anne Morin, a retired neuroscientist turned writer, said her stories often come to her when she goes to sleep at night. When she wakes the next morning, she’s ready to write them down. “The stories are just floating in my head,” she said. “It’s like a film; I see the scenarios. Sometimes it’ll […]
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Pickett announces re-election campaign
DIXFIELD — Republican has announced he is seeking re-election to his second term in the Maine House of Representatives for District 116. The district is comprised of the towns of Hartford, Mexico, Peru, Canton and Dixfield. He is being challenged by Democrat Sheryl Briggs of Mexico. “Public service continues to be the cornerstone of my […]
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Cost of forming school district outlined
PERU — Natalie Sneller and Kim Dailey explained to residents Tuesday night the costs and implications of Canton, Carthage, Peru and Dixfield forming their own school district. The four towns had formed School Administrative District 21, but merged with Regional School Unit 10 in 2011 under the mandated school consolidation law. A plan to leave RSU […]
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Woodstock selectmen to hold public hearing on cost sharing
WOODSTOCK — Selectmen decided Tuesday night to hold a public hearing on School Administrative District 44’s cost-sharing formula. The hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Town Office. Selectman Ronald Deegan said it’s important that Woodstock residents know all the facts and understand what they are voting on and the results should […]
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Theriault approved as full-time Mexico firefighter
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen approved Lt. Jamee Theriault as a full-time firefighter Tuesday night. Theriault was recommended by Chief Gary Wentzell to fill the position held by Marc Mayo who is retiring Nov. 5. Wentzell said there were two applicants for the position. He selected Theriault, who has volunteered with the department since […]
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Telstar Freshman Academy improves test scores, attendance dramatically
BETHEL — School Administrative District 44’s Freshman Academy has resulted in better attendance and higher test scores, the school board was told Monday night. Telstar High School Principal Cheryl Lang, Dean of Students Kristin Dacko and Ryder Scott, director of the 4-H Camp & Learning Centers in Woodstock, Blueberry Cove in Saint George and Tanglewood […]
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SAD 44 welcomes new staff members
BETHEL — School Administrative District 44 welcomed eight new staff members Monday night at a casual gathering in the Telstar library. They are: • Haley Colpitts, Telstar math teacher primarily for grades nine and 10; • April Cook, Telstar science teacher for grades nine through 12; • Stevi McCrum, speech pathologist for the district; • […]
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Meetings set on towns’ request to leave RSU 10
PERU — The first of five informational meetings on a request by four towns to leave Regional School Unit 10 will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, at Dirigo Elementary School. The Maine Department of Education has approved an agreement for Canton, Carthage, Dixfield and Peru to form a new district, if voters […]
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Mexico police log
MEXICO — Among the calls answered by the Police Department recently were: * Sept. 13, 9:29 p.m.: Domestic incident reported on Carver Street. Police Chief Roy Hodsdon said the incident began in Mexico and ended in Rumford. An investigation conducted by Hodsdon, Lt. Dan Carrier and Officer Rob Drouin, as well as Rumford Police Sgt. […]