GREENLAND, N.H. — Erlon James Gill, 87, of Greenland, N.H., passed away peacefully on Monday, July 24, at Maine Veterans’ Home in Scarborough. He was born on April 20, 1930, in Dixfield, a son of the late Erlon R. and Alice (Tibbitts) Gill. Raised in Dixfield, he graduated from Dixfield High School with the Class […]
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Peter E. York
DIXFIELD — Peter E. York, 56, died Thursday, July 6, 2017 at his residence in Dixfield. He was born in Norway on July 14, 1960, the son of Frank and Florence (Buckman) York, and graduated from Telstar Regional High School in Bethel. He worked in wood mills, driving trucks, and as a taxidermist for Vance Child […]
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Local UMaine nursing student lends a helping hand in Costa Rica
DIXFIELD — UMaine nursing student Natalie Bolduc of Dixfield said the gifts she got from her trip to Costa Rica to provide health care to needy people were “priceless.” She was one of 15 UMaine nursing majors who traveled to the Central American country during their spring break. “They aren’t lying when they say nursing […]
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Harold L. Galarneau
AUBURN — Harold L. “Harry” Galarneau, 69, of Boody Brook Lane in Dixfield, passed away on Friday, June 23, at the Hospice House in Auburn, surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Rumford on December 2, 1947, a son of William R. and Zula M. (Wheeler) Galarneau. […]
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Strong summer reading program STRONG — The Strong Public Library’s summer reading program theme will be “Build A Better World,” and will run through Aug. 3. Children 17 and younger are welcome to join. There’s something for every child, with story times, activities, and prizes. Library hours are 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 1 to 5 […]
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Special town meeting set on Dixfield police budget
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen voted 3-1 Monday to hold a special town meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 29, at Dirigo High School to vote on a budget for the Police Department. Norine Clark, Eugene Skibitsky and Norman Mitchell voted in favor of a special meeting; Aaron Jamison voted against. Hart Daley was absent. […]
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Wind project for Dixfield
Dixfield faces steep tax increases because of the decision to leave RSU 10. The town needs to expand its tax base. A wind project would accomplish this. The local ordinance, which is in place with state standards, would bring in much needed tax dollars. Changes made to sound limits or boundary distances would prohibit any […]
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Norbert N. Rose
DIXFIELD — Graveside services with military honors for Mr. Norbert N. “Norbie” Rose of Mexico were conducted 10 a.m. Saturday, May 13, at the Greenwood Cemetery in Dixfield, with the Rev. Izzie Radford-Nash officiating. As Mr. Rose worked for many years until retirement at Central Maine Power, Norbert’s urn was dropped into the cemetery by […]
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Dixfield gearing up for annual town meeting
DIXFIELD — The annual town meeting warrant made available Monday at the Board of Selectmen’s meeting includes several action items to be decided by citizens June 1. Town Manager Carlo Puiia said the first 12 articles include items that the town must have, including debt service, liability insurance, General Assistance, the ambulance service contract and public […]
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Ellis’ Variety holds grand reopening
DIXFIELD — Ellis’ Variety showcased it remodeled store Wednesday with a grand reopening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. Store manager Mary Ellis Jamison, the daughter of store owner Gene Ellis, said dining room windows, LED lights, floors and walls were installed. The new blue paint on the walls shows the store’s support for the Dirigo High School […]