DIXFIELD – For the third consecutive time, residents voted Tuesday against approving an amended wind energy facility ordinance. The vote was 220-178, ballot clerk Bev Glover said. The road to approving an amended wind energy facility ordinance has been a long and arduous one for residents, selectmen and the Planning Board. The ordinance was written […]
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Mexico voters approve $4.44 million municipal budget
MEXICO — Voters Tuesday overwhemingly approved a $4.44 million municipal budget for fiscal year 2016-17, a $27,000 decrease from last year. Town Clerk Penny Duguay said voters approved all 19 articles. Town Manager John Madigan said salaries are up 1.5 percent and insurances up 9 percent for an overall 3.76 percent increase in salaries and benefits. The […]
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RSU 10 honors 13 retiring staff members
DIXFIELD — Thirteen staff members and one board member from Regional School Unit 10 were honored Monday night for more than 350 years of combined service. Among those honored was Mountain Valley Middle School physical education teacher and coach Elaine Michaud, who was presented with a sentiment from the 127th Legislature by Richard Pickett, R-Dixfield, […]
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Hearing set on RSU 10 withdrawal effort
DIXFIELD — The Regional School Unit 10 board Monday night tentatively set a public hearing for July 7 on the effort of four towns to leave the district. It will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Dirigo Elementary School in Peru and board Chairman Bruce Ross of Dixfield will be facilitator. Committees from Canton, Carthage, Dixfield […]
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Dixfield advised on spring cleanup along private roads
DIXFIELD — Town Manager Carlo Puiia told selectmen Monday night that he was advised the town can legally do spring cleanup on private roads if every homeowner on the road grants permission. The issue was raised at the board’s previous meeting, prompting Puiia to ask the Maine Municipal Association for clarification. “The town money isn’t […]
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Franklin and Oxford county polling places, times
Franklin County Avon: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Community Room Carrabassett Valley: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office Carthage: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office Chesterville: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Hall Coplin Plantation: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office Dallas Plantation: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office Eustis: 8 […]
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Regional agenda
Monday Casco: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Casco Community Center Hebron: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Paris: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Rumford: Park Commission, 5 p.m., Hosmer Field Waterford: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Tuesday Buckfield: Community Day Committee, 6 p.m., Municipal Center Casco: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Casco Community […]
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RSU 10 towns to vote on budget Tuesday
DIXFIELD — Residents of the 12 Regional School Unit 10 towns will have a chance to act on the proposed $38 million budget for school year 2016-17 on Tuesday. If approved, Byron would see a reduction in school taxes of $234 and Hanover would see a decrease of $8,600. All other towns will see increases, […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: * James Andersen, 59, of Stoneham, domestic violence assault, 8:58 p.m., June 8 in Stoneham, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Robert Brown, 27, of Mexico, violation of protection order, 4:55 p.m., June 8 in Rumford, Rumford Police Department. * Gregory Caouette, 50, […]
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Dirigo grads asked to be true to themselves
DIXFIELD — Emma Lueders, valedictorian of Dirigo High School Class of 2016, told graduates, family and friends Friday night to be original, be creative, be yourself, and be confident and never apologize for being yourself. DeFoe Gymnasium was filled for commencement exercises as 60 seniors were presented with diplomas. There was a special diploma presented by […]