DIXFIELD — Several residents from Pine, North and High streets heard engineers with A.E. Hodsdon Engineers of Waterville on Wednesday evening speak about the $1.8 million upgrade to water, sewer and drainage systems on six streets this summer. Al Hodsdon, engineer of the upgrade, said he is hoping to have the plans solidified for the […]
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Dixfield police Chief says engine brake signs ‘not enforceable’
DIXFIELD — Police chief Richard Pickett informed the Board of Selectmen on Monday evening that the June 23 vote to place two signs on Route 2 prohibiting the use of engine brakes from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. was not enforceable. Last month, selectmen began discussing whether to prohibit engine brake use during specific times. […]
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Google replies to town of Dixfield in regard to incorrect GPS coordinates
DIXFIELD — Town Manager Carlo Puiia told the Board of Selectmen on Monday evening that he received a letter from Google in response to a complaint by a Severy Hill Road resident in June who said motorists were being misled by their GPS units to a non-public portion of the road. A resident submitted a […]
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River Valley Chamber names Tri-County Mental Health Services as Nonprofit of Year
RUMFORD — Tri-County Mental Health Services is honored to be identified as Nonprofit of the Year by the River Valley Chamber of Commerce. Tri-County was chosen from a number of agencies identified for their commitment to the health and wellness of the people of Maine. The work being done at the TCMHS Rumford office as […]
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Dixfield selectmen hear legal advice on 2012 warrant
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen heard advice from two lawyers Monday evening regarding the November 2012 town meeting warrant that asked voters whether they wanted to enact a wind energy ordinance. Discussion on the matter began during the June 23 selectmen meeting, when Selectman Hart Daley asked Puiia to check the legality of the […]
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Dixfield Main Street Outdoor Market planned for August
DIXFIELD — The Dixfield Outdoor Market Committee has begun planning its annual sale Sunday, Aug. 17. Deb Morang, a member of the committee, said the market began around 30 years ago, under the direction of resident Norine Clarke and her late husband, Ralph. “Norine and Ralph turned things over to others a few years back, […]
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Engine brake usage, wind ordinance to be discussed in Dixfield
DIXFIELD — Discussion on use of engine brakes and legal opinions on the town’s wind energy ordinance are on the agenda for selectmen at 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 14, at Ludden Memorial Library. Last month, selectmen began discussing whether to prohibit engine brake use during specific times. Police Chief Richard Pickett said he received complaints […]
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Tonight’s agenda
Franklin Jay: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office New Vineyard: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Oxford Hills Bethel: Conservation Commission, 4:30 p.m., Town Office Bethel: SAD 44 Board of Directors, 6:30 p.m., Telstar High School library Bethel: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Sumner: Fire Department Auxiliary, 6 p.m., Town Office River Valley Dixfield: Selectmen, 5:30 p.m., […]
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UU reviving ringing tradition AUBURN — The First Universalist Church of Auburn will ring its bells at noon Friday, July 4, to revive a 50-year-old tradition started by President John F. Kennedy. Usher John Davison will perform this ritual on behalf of the church. The impetus came from the First Church of Weymouth, in Massachusetts, […]
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Hazel D. Dill
1925 – 2014 DIXFIELD — Hazel D. Dill, 89, of Nova Street in Dixfield, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 1, at her residence. She was born in Southampton, England, on Oct. 25, 1925, a daughter of Sydney B. and Dorothy A. (Marsh) Morant. Hazel attended schools in England. She married the love of her […]