Dixfield
Tibbetts shows mountains before, after wind-turbine construction
DIXFIELD — Freemont Tibbetts unveiled two films he has taken from above several mountain ranges that showed not only his disdain for constructing wind turbines on them, but also his love for the beauty of the state of Maine. Tibbetts, 79, a fifth-generation resident of Dixfield, hopes to show the films to as many people […]
Wood-turned historic Maine train replica fetches plenty of attention
DIXFIELD — A 7-inch tall wood-turned scale replica of the historic Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Narrow Gauge Railroad Engine No. 24 and tender will soon be on display at Richard’s Florist and Narrow Gauge Cinemas in Farmington. The impressive work of art comprises at least 14 different exotic woods that were turned by 12 […]
Dirigo HS homecoming parade moved to Thursday night
DIXFIELD — Thunderstorms predicted to hit Western Maine on Friday prompted Dirigo High School officials to bump Friday night’s traditional homecoming parade to 7 p.m. Thursday. Such a move has been unheard of since 2001, Student Council adviser Karen Phair said Wednesday afternoon. “It’s supposed to rain on Friday, which isn’t a real problem, but […]
7-year-old girl injures head falling off bicycle
DIXFIELD — A 7-year-old girl who fell off her bicycle and struck her head early Saturday evening was conscious and alert when taken to Rumford Hospital by Med-Care Ambulance for evaluation, police said. Patrolman Dave Hodgson declined to identify the child, who wasn’t wearing a helmet to his knowledge. At 6:44 p.m., an emergency dispatcher […]
August calendar of events
August 10 Chamber board meeting 7:30 a.m. August 15 Dixfield outdoor Market 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Peek A Week Hikes for August Wed. 8/4 Eyebrow Loop (Grafton Notch) 2.2 mi. loop 1,000’ Wed. 8/11 Speckled Mt. (Peru) 1.3 mi. to summit 2,183’ Wed. 8/18 Black Mt. (Peru) 1.3 mi. to summit 2,133’ Wed. 8/25 Dunn Falls […]
Dixfield wood mill workers extinguish fire
DIXFIELD — Five of the local area fire departments were called to a structure fire early Wednesday morning at the Irving Forest Products Inc. wood mill. However, mill employees contained and extinguished it before any firefighters arrived. Dixfield fire Chief Scott Dennett said Wednesday that shortly after midnight, a piece of wood jammed in the […]