Dixfield
Former Rumford town manager Puiia hired to lead Dixfield
DIXFIELD — Carlo Puiia, Rumford’s former longtime tax collector and its town manager of more than four years, was hired as Dixfield town manager, Angela M. Varnum, deputy treasurer and payroll administrator, said Friday morning. Varnum said selectmen held a special meeting Thursday night and entered an executive session before coming out and voting to […]
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Southern gospel music, testimonies RUMFORD — The East Wind Gospel Singers will share the gospel through southern gospel music and testimonies at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 1, at the Rumford Baptist Church, corner of Plymouth Avenue and Washington Street. The group consists of Charles Barrett, John Guy, and Nancy and Phil Perry. Donations will be […]
Dixfield police log
DIXFIELD — The following arrests were logged by the Police Department: Charges * Natasha Kaufmann, 19, Dixfield, warrant charging failure to appear in South Paris District Court on charges of consuming liquor by a minor and theft, 7:45 p.m. May 18 on Main Street. She was taken to Oxford County Jail in Paris. * Sherry […]
Weld driver charged after police chase
DIXFIELD — Police said a Weld man is scheduled to appear Friday in 11th District Court in Paris on several charges related to a police chase Wednesday night. Cody D. Austin, 21, of 511 West Side Road, is charged with felony attempting to elude an officer, operating under the influence, driving to endanger and speeding […]
Dixfield gets grant for ATV patrols
DIXFIELD — Thanks to a $6,000 grant received this month, local police will increase contacts with ATV riders from now through the end of July, Lt. Jeff Howe said Thursday morning. Officers have been issuing warnings to get people used to the idea that driving ATVs or dirt bikes around town has been illegal since […]
RSU 10 to work to improve student instruction, test results
DIXFIELD — RSU 10 Superintendent Craig King said he was disappointed in the state’s latest report cards for 10 schools in the district. Six received F’s, one received a D and three received C’s. He agreed that the schools must be accountable for the quality of education provided to students, but he also believes the […]