1932 – 2013 DIXFIELD — Kermit R. Houghton Sr., 81, of Dixfield Common Road, Dixfield, died peacefully at his home, March 9. He was born on a farm in Carthage, Jan. 28, 1932, a son of Leo and Thelma Houghton and attended Carthage schools. He then entered the military and was a member of the […]
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Saddleback wind project is still on, with less noise
Quietly, the Saddleback Ridge Wind Project is moving forward. Patriot Renewables of Quincy, Mass., the developer behind the project, said Wednesday it will put in place lower nighttime sound limits in accordance with a court ruling earlier in the week. That means the windmill noise levels will be kept at 42 decibels or less instead […]
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Skye Theater reopens after renovations
CARTHAGE — Auburn teacher John Swan swiped chairs last Wednesday in preparation for reopening Skye Theater Performing Arts Center for its ninth season. Sitting high atop Winter Hill, the center reflects the work of volunteers, drawn by their love of music, mostly Celtic music, founder and owner Phil McIntyre said. While closed the past six […]
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A. McKay Barnett: Dixfield needs wind moratorium
Canton, Carthage and Dixfield, along with Roxbury, are going to be a discredit to our “scenic” River Valley. Governors Baldacci and King saw money made before our wilderness is saved. If anybody could get inside this commercial wind industry and uncover the scams of government mandates and subsidies, people would be red-faced in shame. Carthage […]
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Four arrested in Mexico, Carthage cocaine ring
MEXICO — Four men were arrested late Thursday after a year-long investigation during which undercover drug agents bought cocaine from them 10 times, according to Maine Public Safety spokesman Stephen McCausland. Police charged Wayne Sinclair, 53, of Mexico with two counts of unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs; Daniel Allen, 53, of Mexico with three counts […]
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Kenneth ‘Kenny’ ‘Stump’ Flagg Jr.
RUMFORD — Kenneth Cummins “Kenny” “Stump” Flagg Jr., 59, of Carthage, died unexpectedly, Monday, Jan. 21, at the Rumford Hospital. He was born Nov. 14, 1953, in Rumford, a son of Kenneth and Emma (Thomas) Flagg Sr. He attended local schools, graduating from Dirigo High School. Kenny worked in the woods and drove a truck […]
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HUD survey seeks count of homeless
LEWISTON — If you or someone you know is homeless, Tri-County Mental Health Services needs your help. Government funds are sent to states and agencies based on the number of homeless that live in each community. Help get the resources you need simply by standing up being counted. There are two ways to be counted: 1. […]
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Craft, social was held in Carthage CARTHAGE — A free craft and social event for everyone was held Dec. 8 at the Carthage Town Office building. Many children came out to enjoy decorating sleds, color pages, bowling and puzzles. Also the children received goodie bags and a toy that was donated by McDonald’s of Rumford. Everyone […]
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Franklin County Fiddlers will celebrate kinship and holiday season
CARTHAGE — Franklin County Fiddlers, past and present, will come together to perform at the “Home for the Holidays” concert on Saturday, Dec. 22, at Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center. Steve Muise, who teaches orchestra in the Mt. Blue Regional School District and directs orchestras at the middle and high schools, founded the FCF in 1993. He […]
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Dixfield Withdrawal Committee to meet in January
DIXFIELD — The first meeting of the Withdrawal Committee has been set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2. The site has yet to be determined, although RSU 10 Superintendent Tom Ward said it will be at either the Town Office or the RSU 10 Central Office. At that first meeting, which is open to the […]