DIXFIELD — A Fourth of July concert featuring local musician Sammie Angel will run from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Village Green on Main Street. Admission to the concert is free, and members of the public are encouraged to bring picnics and snacks, as well as blankets and chairs for seating. The event […]
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Sky Vacation Bible School kicks off July 8
DIXFIELD — A summer kids’ event called Sky will be hosted at the Dixfield Congregational Church from Sunday, July 8 to Thursday, July 12. At Sky, faith and imagination soar as kids discover that everything is possible with God. Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, enjoy yummy treats and […]
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Library’s book, movie sale now on DIXFIELD — Ludden Memorial Library is having a book and movie sale now through the month of July. The library is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Girl Scouts holding bbq supper RUMFORD — Local Girl Scout Troop 356 will hold a barbecue supper from […]
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Correction: Walker carved Bullrock
DIXFIELD — A photo caption published on page B1 of Friday’s River Valley edition should have said Ted Walker is the chain saw artist who carved Dixfield’s famous moose, Bullrock. It was a reporting error.
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Welcome party for Bullrock DIXFIELD — A welcome party for the new Bullrock will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21, at Dixfield Green, 55 Main St. There will be free cake and punch as well as a drawing for a free Bullrock T-shirt for those in attendance. Barbecue at Masonic lodge […]
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Ludden Library readies for summer reading program
DIXFIELD — This summer, the Ludden Memorial Library will again be taking part in the Maine State Library’s collaborative reading program theme “Dream Big, READ!” The library will be decorated in this theme for the duration of the program, which begins on June 29 and runs through July 31. This is an excellent way for […]
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Front Porch Cafe celebrates 5th anniversary
DIXFIELD — On June 9, The Front Porch Cafe celebrated its first five years with a full front-yard barbecue. People came from across the state, and Florida, Vermont and Canada. Owner Sammie Angel and her husband, Clint Bailey, the chef, were joined by their employees, who volunteered time that day. The celebration was intended to thank […]
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Bullrock is back!
DIXFIELD — A stronger, bigger and more resilient Bullrock arrived at the Village Green early Friday afternoon after more than a year of work to replace the town’s mascot. The first Bullrock rotted from the inside after a few years, but this time, creator Ted Walker of Rumford took steps to prevent a similar demise. […]
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Xiao — Knight
Hanmiao Xiao and Kevin Knight DIXFIELD — Mrs. Yang Xi and Mr. Duowen Xiao of Chengdu, China, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Hanmiao Xiao, to Kevin Knight, son of Karl and Kathy Knight of Dixfield. The future bride graduated from Sichuan Normal University in China with a bachelor’s degree in English […]