DIXFIELD- The board of selectmen voted unanimously on Monday night in front of a couple dozen citizens to increase the sewer rate by 7 percent, which is less than half of what independent auditor, Ron Smith, proposed at the public hearing. The rate increase was recommended following the town’s audit and finding that the current […]
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W. DeVries: Willing to do what it takes
To some people, it might appear that no experience in a political position is a bad thing, that somehow it takes away from a candidate’s ability to do their job effectively. However, I believe what we need to represent our district is a person who is untainted by the politics of Augusta, who can take […]
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Local residents attending Saint Joseph’s College
STANDISH — The following students have enrolled at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine beginning in the fall semester. Develan Abbott of West Paris, a student from Royal Academy, will major in history. Meghan Bradley of Fryeburg, a student from Fryeburg Academy, will major in psychology. Joseph Bryant of Gray, a student from Saint Dominic Regional […]
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Kennebec Valley Community College dean’s list
FAIRFIELD — The following students have earned a place on the Kennebec Valley Community College spring 2012 dean’s list by achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying nine credit hours or more for the semester. Avon: Cathe A. Kelley. Chesterville: Amy A. Curtis. Dixfield: Jared M. Luczynski. Farmington: Dylan T. Turner. […]
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Dirigo to host homecoming events
DIXFIELD — Dirigo High School is hosting Homecoming Week this week. The theme is “Music Genres” and the floats, banners, school song competitions and dress-up days follow that theme. The parade and bonfire will start at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20. Seniors will showcase rock ‘n roll; juniors, country; sophomores, hip hop; and freshmen, disco […]
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Peru man accused of attacking Dixfield police officer
PARIS — A Peru man accused of assaulting a police officer Saturday night was released Monday on bail. Bert T. Holmquist III, 30, of 1090 Auburn Road, was arrested on charges of assault on an officer and refusing to submit to arrest or detention. According to an arrest report by Officer Eric Bernier of the […]
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R. and N. Clark: The chance of a lifetime
We are tired of being labeled as “less than intelligent” because we happen to support wind power. It is not about intelligence; it is about the economy of Dixfield. We have lived here since 1963 and are upset the town’s tax base has not grown. There are no locations in Dixfield suitable for any small […]
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T. Presson: Dixfield project clarification
I am writing to respond to a short accusatory letter from Norman Mitchell in Dixfield published Sept. 10. Mitchell accuses our company of impugning “the character and education of concerned citizens,” which is not true. We do respond to attacks on our company, as I am doing now, but we do not attack people’s character, […]
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Skibitsky gives notice of resignation
DIXFIELD — Town Manager Eugene Skibitsky informed his board of selectmen on Monday night that effective January 2013, he will resign his post. Skibitsky noted, “This is something that’s been in the air for a while now. It’s the right time as far as a town manager’s job is concerned. I’ll be leaving before budget season […]
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Dixfield hearings set for Monday on sewer rates, RSU 10 withdrawal
DIXFIELD — Selectmen will hold two public hearings beginning at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, in the community room of Dirigo High School to discuss a sewer rate hike and a proposal to withdraw from RSU 10. The first hearing dealing with a proposed sewer rate hike will be followed by a selectmen’s meeting to […]