Two people died Thanksgiving Day in predawn highway crashes in Avon and Peru, police said, and road conditions were factors in both. Sgt. Aaron Hayden said Carlton Haggan, 38, of Strong was traveling north on Route 4 in Avon when he lost control of his car at about 5:45 a.m. Thursday. Hayden said Haggan’s 1994 […]
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Jerome C. Kidder
1945 – 2012 AUBURN — Jerome C. “Jerry” Kidder, 67, of Main Street, Dixfield, died Tuesday, Nov. 20, at the Hospice House in Auburn. He was born July 20, 1945, in Lewiston, the son of John and Georgina (Shields) Kidder and graduated from Stephens High School in Rumford. He served in the United States Marines […]
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Students honored for achievements
CINCINNATI — Catherine Blais of Lewiston received a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Allied Health Sciences at the University of Cincinnati. She also achieved dean’s list recognition for the summer quarter 2011-12. SELINSGROVE, Pa. — Two area students were recently named orientation team leaders at Susquehanna University. Natasha Johnson of Poland, Maine, […]
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Stephens High Class of 1954 MEXICO — Stephens High Class of 1954 will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 22, at Dick’s Place at 11:30 a.m. Classmates and guests welcome. Sportsman’s Club meeting Nov. 26 DIXFIELD — Webb River Sportsman’s Club on Canton Point Road will have their next meeting and supper on Monday, Nov. 26. Supper […]
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Future is bright for Region 9 metal trade students
RUMFORD — The national news is full of stories of students who graduate with high debt and face a bleak job market. Not so for students with skills in precision machining. Currently, nearly 1000 jobs in Maine are unfilled due to lack of skilled workers. Region 9 School of Applied Technology hopes to fill the […]
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Stephens High Class of 1946 RUMFORD — The Stephens High School Class of 1946 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, at Gatch’s. Dinner, auction for Charlene Wing DIXFIELD — A spaghetti dinner and silent auction to benefit Charlene (Voter) Wing will be held Sunday, Nov. 25, at the American Legion Hall. The auction […]
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WOWS group meets Nov. 16 RUMFORD — WOWS Widows or Widowers Sharing will meet at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, at the Rumford Senior Center, 50 Congress St. Entertainment will be Bernadette Hodgkins and friends. All area widows or widowers are welcome. Dues are $10. For more information call Barbara Morse at 562-4225. Rada party […]
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Dixfield police log
DIXFIELD — The Police Department responded to the following complaints from Nov. 1 to 10: Accidents: * Nov. 10, 4:49 p.m., Laura Johnston reported her vehicle struck and killed a deer. Damage to her vehicle was estimated at $5,000. * Nov. 6, 6:28 p.m., Scott Stevens of Bethel struck and killed a deer. Damage to […]
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RSU 10 gets lesson in customized learning
DIXFIELD — The RSU 10 board received a lesson in customized learning from several Dirigo Middle School students Tuesday night before unanimously approving Project Guinea Pig. Customized learning is a new concept the district plans to implement for most students. It allows them to progress at their own pace. Project Guinea Pig has allowed the […]
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Dixfield ceremony recognizes local veterans
DIXFIELD — The Bureau of Maine Veterans Services presented medals and certificates to veterans and their families at a ceremony at the Swasey Torrey American Legion Post 100 Friday afternoon. Veterans, both living and deceased, were recognized for their service to their country. The ceremony was organized with the aid of state Rep. Sheryl Briggs, […]