DIXFIELD — Marcel Secio wanted to find all kinds of new experiences when he applied in his home country of Germany to become a foreign-exchange student in the United States. With just three months in the U.S. at Dirigo High School, the 16-year-old has found more than he could have hoped for. “The United States […]
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Rumford Crime Bulletin
Incident Report Statistics: Between Monday, Nov. 28, and Monday, Dec. 5, patrol officers responded to 115 complaints. Arrests/Summonses: Monday, Nov. 28, at 8:20 a.m., Greg Gibbons, 25, of Mexico was arrested by Sgt. Tracey Higley on two charges of theft. Gibbons is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 7. Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 1:37 […]
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Bowdoin scholars honored
BRUNSWICK — Bowdoin College held its annual Sarah and James Bowdoin Day ceremony Oct. 28 to honor those undergraduates who distinguish themselves by excellence in scholarship. Those students who are designated Sarah and James Bowdoin Scholars are in the top 20 percent of each class for the previous academic year. In addition, those scholars who […]
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Oxford County arrest log
The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Alex R. MacDonald, 42, of Albany Township, Dec. 1, domestic violence assault, $500 unsecured bond, Maine State Police. * Eric N. Henderson, 52, of Dixfield, Dec. 1, violation of bail condition, Dixfield Police Department.
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Dixfield preschoolers helping animal shelter
DIXFIELD — Ludden Memorial Library’s preschool story time is looking for donations for dogs and cats this holiday season. Catherine Leonard, who runs the program, said it’s focusing on sharing as a theme. “Normally, we just have a Christmas party,” she said. “This year we wanted to do something different.” The children were asked who […]
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Well done – Eric Bolduc
ORONO — Eric Bolduc of Dixfield, son of Mark and Kim Bolduc, was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2010 and the spring 2011 semesters at the University of Maine. Bolduc was awarded the Presidential Scholar Award after achieving a 4.0 grade point average. He is majoring in nursing with a minor in […]
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RSU 10 braces for bath salts
DIXFIELD — The Western Foothills School District hasn’t had any disciplinary issues surrounding the use of bath salts by students, but Superintendent Tom Ward said Tuesday that he believes the potent, dangerous synthetic drug is out there. “The major issue is with people who are or previously were drug users,” he said. “They are more […]
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RSU 10 could provide retirement incentives
DIXFIELD — Regional School Unit 10 directors will consider whether to offer another round of teacher retirement incentives when work on the 2012-13 operating budget begins in January. Superintendent Tom Ward said he expects another rough year. “It’s a slow recovery. The major thing is revenues, everything is slow,” he said. “This is the third […]
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Issues with sewer rates and road improvements discussed at selectmen meeting
DIXFIELD — Concerns over sewer rates and paving Porter Road were discussed at a selectmen’s meeting Monday night. Town Manager Eugene Skibitsky informed the board that the sewer department was in the red for $132,782. The board was told that $2,500 would be needed to pay to have sewer rates assessed and possibly increased to […]