DIXFIELD — The following materials have been added at Ludden Memorial Library. Adult fiction: A Winter Dream, Evans; Angels at the Table, Macomber; An Amish Gift, Keller; The Little Amish Matchmaker, Byler; Christmas In Cornwall, Willett; A Season of Angels, Kinkade; The Beautiful Mystery, Penny; The Black Box, Connelly; Amethyst, Snelling; Gideon’s Call, Leavell; The […]
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Rumford Hospital GEMS 2012 celebrated
RUMFORD — Seven years ago the Central Maine Medical Family developed a program, GEMS, which recognizes clinical staff and clinical support staff for excellence in five areas: clinical excellence, customer service, education and research, leadership and community service. The ultimate goal of the program is to demonstrate commitment to excellence in patient care throughout the […]
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Wintry mess keeps River Valley road crews, police busy
RUMFORD — Since Sunday evening, local public works and state transportation crews have been trying to keep up with the first big storm of the season. It hasn’t been easy, because above-freezing temperatures created slippery, sloppy conditions. Late Tuesday morning, drivers heading west up Morrison Hill on Route 2 in Dixfield and Carthage were dealing […]
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Sisters accept donations to care for rescued cats
DIXFIELD — Resident Brenda Jarvis, 72, and her sister, Caddie Smith, have done their best to help injured and abandoned critters for more than 30 years, whether it’s baby squirrels or household pets. For the last several years, however, they have focused on taking care of rescued cats from the region. “We have a trailer […]
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Snowstorm makes for busy day at regional public works departments
RUMFORD — The arrival of the region’s first major snowstorm of the season Monday left some people in the River Valley happy, and others busy with plowing and sanding. The Public Works departments for Rumford and Dixfield reported they hadn’t run into any problems as of late afternoon. However, in Dixfield, clerk Darlene Brann said […]
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Dixfield police log
DIXFIELD — Police are investigating a recent hit-and-run accident at Dirigo High School and the theft of more than $10,000 in jewelry from an antique store. Sgt. Jeff Howe said Friday afternoon that an 18-year-old Dixfield resident and DHS graduate attempted to drive an older model Mercury Grand Marquis between the school building and its support pillars […]
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Henry F. Thebarge Sr.
DIXFIELD — Henry F. Thebarge Sr., 91, of Third Street, Dixfield, died early Thursday, Dec. 13, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July, 30, 1921, in Madison, a son of Felix P. and Melanie (Dorin) Thebarge and attended local schools. On Sept. 1, 1941, he married Elaine L. Emery. He served […]