DIXFIELD — The Regional School Unit 10 board on Monday accepted a withdrawal plan from four of the 12 district towns. Superintendent Craig King said the agreement will be voted on by residents of Canton, Carthage, Dixfield and Peru during the Nov. 8 general election. All four towns, which comprised the former SAD 21, must […]
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Swift River bridge site considered
The Rumford-Mexico Active Community Environment Team is looking at a section of land near the picnic area of the Hosmer Field walking trail as a possible location for a bridge connecting Rumford and Mexico over the Swift River. The ACE team is meeting from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Thursday, May 12, at the Parks Department building at […]
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Dixfield selectmen appoint chief of police to Appeals Board
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted Monday evening to appoint two residents, including the chief of police, to the Appeals Board. Town Manager Carlo Puiia presented applications from Dixfield Police Chief Jeffrey Howe and Donald Litwin to Board of Selectmen Chairman Hart Daley and Selectmen Eugene Skibitsky and Mac Gill. Selectmen Dana Whittemore […]
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Budget warrant signed for RSU 10
RUMFORD — The Regional School Unit 10 board Monday night signed the warrant for the proposed $38.23 million budget for 2016-17. The warrants will be posted in the Town Offices at Canton, Carthage, Peru, Dixfield, Byron, Roxbury, Mexico, Rumford, Hanover, Buckfield, Hartford and Sumner. Public hearings on the spending plan are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. […]
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Dixfield board inks pact for credit, debit card use at Town Office
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Monday to approve an agreement that will allow residents to use credit and debit cards at the Town Office. “The dilemma for many years was that a municipality would have to budget the fees that are charged when citizens used their credit cards,” Town Manager Carlo Puiia said. […]
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Andover Summer Concert Series to kick off third year on June 3
ANDOVER — The Andover Summer Concert Series will hold its first performance of the year at 6 p.m. Friday, June 3, at the Town Common. The series, which is being held for the third year, is presented every other Friday throughout the summer and early fall for free. People are invited to watch regional musicians […]
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Long Creek youths perform for ‘Wonder Day’
Five residents of the Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland performed an original play and led a dialogue with Mountain Valley Middle School students Friday afternoon. The presentation was made during the school’s “Wonder Day,” which invites more than 20 presenters to speak to students about the theme of “choosing kindness and overcoming […]
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This week’s regional agenda
Monday Bethel: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Casco: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Casco Community Center Dixfield: Selectmen, 5:30 p.m., Town Office 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 Rumford: Park Commission, 5 p.m., Hosmer Field Sumner: Fire Department […]
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Liquor license public hearing on agenda for Dixfield board meeting on May 9
DIXFIELD — A public hearing on whether to approve a liquor license application for Surry Seafood will be held Monday, May 9, during the selectmen meeting beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the basement of the Ludden Memorial Library. Surry Seafood is at 60 Weld Street. Other items on the agenda: * Review of applications for […]
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Rumford Eagles host Child Advocacy Day
RUMFORD — The Rumford Eagles held its annual Child Advocacy Day on Saturday, giving children and parents a chance to learn about personal safety. The event also was a fundraiser for participating youth organizations, with money raised through donated raffle items from local businesses, bake sales, a 50/50 raffle and a Chinese auction. Among the […]