DIXFIELD — The Regional School Unit 10 board Monday night tentatively set a public hearing for July 7 on the effort of four towns to leave the district. It will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Dirigo Elementary School in Peru and board Chairman Bruce Ross of Dixfield will be facilitator. Committees from Canton, Carthage, Dixfield […]
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Dixfield advised on spring cleanup along private roads
DIXFIELD — Town Manager Carlo Puiia told selectmen Monday night that he was advised the town can legally do spring cleanup on private roads if every homeowner on the road grants permission. The issue was raised at the board’s previous meeting, prompting Puiia to ask the Maine Municipal Association for clarification. “The town money isn’t […]
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Rumford lawyer loses appeal to fight for stray cats
PARIS — A Rumford lawyer’s attempt to be reinstated as counsel for a Dixfield group embroiled in a dispute over stray cats has been rejected by a judge. Rumford attorney Seth Carey was removed at the request of his clients. In an order signed earlier this month, Oxford County Superior Court Active-Retired Justice Robert Clifford denied […]
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Dixfield woman taken to hospital from Wilton accident
A Dixfield driver was taken to Franklin Memorial Hospital by NorthStar ambulance after she crashed her Subaru Legacy into the back of a tractor-trailer Monday afternoon. Paul Hinkley of Wilton was attempting to make a left turn onto Main Street from Routes 2 and 4 just before 3 p.m. when Dana Burns, 30, didn’t stop […]
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Dixfield residents discuss warrant articles at public hearing
DIXFIELD — Several people at Thursday evening’s public hearing on town meeting warrant articles spoke about the reduction in the Public Works budget. The hearing by the Board of Selectmen addressed 18 articles to be decided at the polls from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 14. Residents voted on the first nine articles at […]
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One injured, one charged in Farmington accident
FARMINGTON — A Dixfield woman was injured and a Wilton man charged following a rear-end crash on Wilton Road on Tuesday, police said. Candy Welch, 46, was taken by NorthStar ambulance to Franklin Memorial Hospital complaining of a shoulder injury, Farmington Detective Darin Gilbert said. She was treated and later released, he said. Welch’s son, […]
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River Valley Animal Advocacy holding fundraiser
DIXFIELD — The River Valley Animal Advocates will hold its annual perennial plant sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 4, in the empty lot next to Rowe’s Afternoon Delite. The sale is one of two major fundraisers the group holds during the year. The other is a yard sale. The River Valley […]
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Dirigo High School names top students
DIXFIELD — Dirigo High School student Emma Lueders has been named valedictorian of the Class of 2016. Lueders, daughter of Jane and Carl Lueders of Canton, said she is pleased to be recognized for her years of hard work. Salutatorian Kylie Palmer of Dixfield agrees with Lueders. “It’s validation for all the hard work,” she said. Palmer […]
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Dixfield selectmen candidates speak about visions for town ahead of June 14 vote
DIXFIELD — One selectman and two former selectmen are among four people vying for two seats on the board. The election will be held from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at the Swasey-Torrey American Legion Post 100, 8 River Lane. Dana Whittemore is seeking re-election, along with former Selectman Norine Clarke, former board […]
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Dixfield sets hearing on warrant articles
DIXFIELD — A public hearing is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, June 2, on town meeting warrant articles. The hearing will be held in the basement of Ludden Memorial Library and moderated by Richard Pickett. Residents voted on the first nine articles at the April 28 town meeting. The remaining 18 will be decided by […]