Trail Blazers to meet Nov. 7 MEXICO — The Mexico Trail Blazers will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, downstairs at the Town Hall. All are welcome to attend. To become a member, attend the meeting or call Nick Brown at 364-8665. What Not Shop day open change RUMFORD — The […]
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Cold weather expected to increase deer-vehicle collisions
DIXFIELD — Now that the regular firearms season for deer is under way and temperatures are getting colder, drivers should expect to find more deer crossing roads. Dixfield police Sgt. Jeff Howe said Saturday afternoon that it’s been his experience that colder temperatures and not hunting pressure moves deer onto roads. He said more bucks […]
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Dixfield nab burglar, underage drinkers
DIXFIELD — Police apprehended a burglar on Saturday afternoon and broke up an underage drinking party on Friday night. On Saturday, Sgt. Jeffrey Howe said he arrested a 14-year-old Dixfield boy on the charge of criminal trespass after receiving a call of a burglary in process at 2 p.m. Howe said he arrived at the […]
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M. Gill: Important issues for Dixfield
The town of Dixfield will be voting on two issues that will have a long-term effect on the community. It is time for the citizens of Dixfield to make the final decision on both issues. It is important that all citizens make every effort to go to the polls and vote. Every vote is important […]
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Military notes
Air Force Airman Chad A. Oakes graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward […]
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Logging truck pulls down traffic lights, utility pole
DIXFIELD — A stray log from a logging truck tore down the traffic lights and telephone pole at Main and Weld streets Wednesday morning. At around 4:45 a.m., a logging truck, which police are still attempting to locate, was heading west down Main Street when a log sticking up higher than the rest snagged the […]
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G. Skibitsky: Supports gun rights
The National Rifle Association has recently come out with its ratings of candidates and legislators. I was disappointed to learn that the area’s current representative, Sheryl Briggs, received a D rating. Briggs is defined as “An anti-gun candidate who usually supports restrictive gun control legislation and opposes pro-gun reforms … regardless of public statements, can […]
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Annual Halloween Walk set for Dixfield
DIXFIELD – The Police Department will temporarily restrict access to certain roads Wednesday night for the annual Halloween Walk. Chief Richard Pickett said barricades will be set up from Weld Street all the way to Ellis Street from 5:30 to 8 p.m. so children can walk safely through town. He said the walk is “a […]
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Dixfield residents to vote on wind ordinance
DIXFIELD — Residents will vote Tuesday on a controversial ordinance to regulate wind power projects. The vote was originally set for June 12 but postponed in May after a public hearing where dozens of residents voiced opinions of such developments. Selectmen decided to take the information gained at the hearing and postpone the ordinance vote […]