DIXFIELD — Discussion on a troublesome section of Route 142 will continue at the selectmen meeting at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 6 at the Ludden Memorial Library. Resident Freemont Tibbetts approached the board this past year year to say recreational vehicles such as ATVs and snowmobiles have been riding along a section of Route 142 that […]
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Union files prohibitive practice grievance against town of Dixfield
DIXFIELD — Teamsters Union Local 340 of South Portland has filed a prohibitive practice complaint with the Maine Labor Board, claiming the town showed discrimination and bad-faith bargaining during negotiations with the Public Works Department. Business agent Lorne Smith said Monday morning that the Teamsters has also filed a human rights suit against the town […]
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Ludden Library lists new materials
DIXFIELD — The following are new arrivals at Ludden Memorial Library. Adult fiction: The Duck Commander Family, Robertson; Red Sky Blue Moon, Golden; The Cartographer of No Man’s Land, Duffy; Pelican Point, Kauffman; Songs of Christmas, Spencer; The First of July, Speller; Stella Bain, Shreve; Takedown Twenty, Evanovich; Mulled Murder, Kingsbury; Mr. Lynch’s Holiday, O’Flynn; […]
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Hometown Energy remains busy two years after New York Times article
DIXFIELD — It’s been nearly two years since local oil company Hometown Energy was featured in a New York Times article focusing on how people in Maine struggle to heat their homes. Since then, the company has received more than $100,000 worth of donations and has said goodbye to former owner Ike Libby, who started […]
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Poodunck Snowmobile club DIXFIELD — The Poodunck Snowmobile club will meet at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, on Canton Point Road. Discussion will be around the Think Snow dance and the blessing of the sleds. All are welcome. New Year’s Eve party at Eagles RUMFORD — A New Year’s Eve party will be held from […]
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Dirigo High School honor roll
DIXFIELD — The honor roll for the first quarter at Dirigo High School has been announced. High honors Grade 12: Salena Berry, Courtney Jean Blouin, Jackiellen Bonney, Isiah Brown, Lindsy Crutchfield, Oscar Norman Farmer DeRoche, Grace Hebert, Brooke Holmquist, Sonya Jalette, Haylee Jamison, Stephanie Janke, Abigayle Johnson, Amanda Johnson, Connor Kane, Ciara Rose Keene, Rylee […]
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Chimney fire damages attic, bedroom of Dixfield house
DIXFIELD — A chimney fire Tuesday night at a home on Route 2 damaged an attic and upstairs bedroom, a Dixfield Fire Company official said Wednesday. The home at 1551 Main St. is owned by Jeff and Ronnie Hanson. Jeff Hanson was treated at the scene by Med-Care Ambulance, Dixfield fire Chief Scott Dennett said. […]