DIXFIELD — After enjoying a highly successful and competitive athletic career, Deb (DiConzo) Mooney found herself at a crossroads that had her briefly contemplating retirement from the sport of field hockey. Instead, much to the delight of everyone who came to know her, Mooney traded her stick for a whistle and used her knowledge of […]
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Florida man charged with sexual abuse of girl
PARIS — Bail was set at $5,000 in Rumford District Court on Monday for a Florida man accused of sexually abusing a teenage girl in June. If convicted, Michael Shane Rowe, 33, of Christmas, Florida, would face up to five years in prison and possibly a fine of up to $5,000. Rowe was arrested recently […]
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Vote ‘yes’ for wind in Dixfield
Finally, a “yes” vote will allow wind in Dixfield. The vote would repeal the 2012 flawed ordinance and give the state of Maine the power to regulate the town’s wind industry. A “yes” vote means benefits for the town, Oxford County, the state, New England and the world’s environment. With the industry regulated by the […]
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Vote ‘no’ on wind ordinance
On Nov. 8, residents of Dixfield are going to be asked again to repeal the wind ordinance and, again, it is confusing. Those who vote “yes” are voting to give away the only protection Dixfield has. Selectmen Norine Clark, Aaron Jamison and Eugene Sibitsky do not want an ordinance; they want to default to the […]
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Dixfield to hold hearing on wind ordinance
DIXFIELD — A public hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday in the Community Room at Dirigo High School on repealing the 2012 wind power ordinance and allowing the state to regulate wind power in town. Voters will decide the issue at the polls Nov. 8. The Wind Energy Facility Ordinance was written after Patriot […]
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Dixfield says farewell to celebrated officer
DIXFIELD — The Dixfield Police Department went from five officers to four on Sunday. Officer Dustin Broughton completed his last shift Saturday, and Town Manager Carlo Puiia said Broughton and his admirable work and dedication will be missed. A farewell gathering took place at noon Friday to honor Broughton for his service. He was presented […]
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Dixfield Annual Market boosts economy, promotes community
DIXFIELD — The sun was shining and the breeze carried the scent of various edible indulgences during Dixfield’s 39th annual Outdoor Market on Sunday. Approximately 40 vendors lined Main Street, selling homemade goods and creations, while local residents took advantage of the increased foot traffic to hold yard sales. The event kicked off at 9 a.m […]
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River Valley Rotary Club donates money to four libraries
DIXFIELD — The River Valley Rotary Club donated $100 to four local libraries to promote literacy. Peggy Malley, librarian at the Ludden Memorial Library in Dixfield, said she was one of four libraries to receive a donation. “It came as a complete surprise to me,” Malley said. “They came into the library, and I was […]
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State highway offices moving from Dixfield to Wilton
WILTON — The Maine Department of Transportation has purchased a large commercial building on Routes 2 and 4 with plans to move the Western Region offices from Dixfield to Wilton. MDOT recently closed on the former Dexter building and about two acres of land for $475,000, Norm Haggan, regional manager, said. The property at 932 […]
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Dixfield firefighter remembered as someone who was always willing to help
DIXFIELD — Robert Riley Jr. was remembered by his fellow firefighters Thursday as a “great guy with a great personality.” Riley, who has served with the Dixfield Fire Co. as a volunteer firefighter since October 2008, died unexpectedly of natural causes at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston on Monday evening. Dixfield Fire Chief Scott […]