DIXFIELD — Those familiar with the hot dog stand in the parking lot of the Dixfield American Legion may be surprised to find a few new faces behind the counter. Brad Dyer, whose primary business is selling insurance at the Senior Planning Center, said that he bought the hot dog stand, known as “Doug’s Dogs,” […]
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Mexico High School Class of 1949 MEXICO — Mexico High School Class of 1949 will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, at Dick’s Restaurant. Spouses and friends are welcome. Stephens High School Class of 1951 MEXICO — The Stephens High School Class of 1951 “Last” Class Reunion will be held at 1 […]
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Dixfield voting on wind facility moratorium and funds for scoreboard
DIXFIELD – Residents will vote on a 180-day wind energy facility moratorium and funds to build an enclosure for a new electronic scoreboard at a special town meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, at Dirigo High School. Since January 2013, the Planning Board has been revising a wind power development ordinance that was approved […]
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Dixfield selectmen vote to slightly raise town’s mill rate
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen voted Monday evening to set the town’s tax rate at $20.80 per $1,000 valuation. Town Manager Carlo Puiia said that the newly approved tax rate is a mill-and-a-half higher than the previous year’s tax rate, which was $19.30 per $1,000 valuation. “Last year’s tax commitment had some omissions, and […]
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Dixfield selectmen, Planning Board discuss wind energy ordinance revisions
DIXFIELD – The Board of Selectmen and Planning Board discussed recommended revisions to the town’s Wind Energy Facility Ordinance on Monday evening, including fire suppression systems on turbines. Since January 2013, the Planning Board has been revising the ordinance, which was approved by voters in 2012. Planning Board Chairman Tom Child said the purpose of […]
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Market, quilt show among Dixfield weekend events
DIXFIELD — The Dixfield Annual Outdoor Market will be held on Sunday, Aug. 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. rain or shine. The Historical Society will be open on this day. There will be lots of food, including a chicken barbecue and lobster rolls. Many craft items will be for sale, including jewelry, hand-quilted […]
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Well done – Students honored for achievements
LEWISTON — Mariah Carrier of Lewiston has been awarded the 2014 Dominic J. Roux Scholarship from Central Maine Credit Union. Mariah is a graduate of Lewiston High School and attends Husson University in Bangor majoring in biology. Every year, the credit union presents the Dominic Roux Scholarship Award, named after its first CEO, to one […]
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Animal Advocates yard sale this weekend DIXFIELD — The River Valley Animal Advocates will hold its fifth annual yard sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Aug. 15-17, at the corner of Weld and North streets. Proceeds will be used to spay, neuter and vaccinate local cats. Society plans supper; seeks volunteers […]