DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen reached a mutual agreement Monday evening to decline a recent offer by the towns of Rumford and Mexico to join an inter-municipal proposal that would allow an out-of-state consultant to help identify areas where the towns could cooperate and consolidate services. During a joint meeting between the towns of […]
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LEAN program, garage on Dixfield board agenda
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen will discuss its next steps in regard to the intermunicipal proposal between Rumford and Mexico and the LEAN business model at 5 p.m. Sept. 23 at Ludden Memorial Library. The LEAN program is a business model in which professionals job shadow town employees to see whether there are ways […]
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Patricia A. Jones
RUMFORD — Funeral services for Patricia A. Jones of Dixfield were conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, September 21, at the MEADER & SON FUNERAL HOME, 3 Franklin St., P. O. Box 537, Rumford, ME 04276-0537 with the Rev. John Gensel officiating. Special music “We Gather Together” and “Amazing Grace” was lead by pianist Alicia Farmer. Other […]
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University of Maine dean’s list
ORONO — The University of Maine recognized 2,032 students for achieving dean’s list honors in the spring 2013 semester. The following area students were on the list. Androscoggin County Auburn: Lauren Bennett, Felicia Binette, Taylor Brackett, Adam Chamberland, Marlee Collins, Alyssa Coyne, Marie Dufresne-Dixon, Charlotte Gaylord, Ashten Hackett, Alendra Harris, Mikael Heikkinen, Douglas Kester, Travis […]
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Jennie Virgin
1921 – 2013 FARMINGTON — Jennie Papasadora Virgin, 92, died at Edgewood Manor Nursing Home on Thursday, Sept. 19. She was born in Rumford on June 17, 1921. She was of the Catholic faith and was predeceased by her daughter, Marie. She is survived by her husband, George Virgin of Dixfield; four daughters, Barbara Gilman […]
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Masons take CHIP program to Girl Scout Kick-off Rally
PERU — Several Free Masons recently brought their Child Identification Program (CHIP) to the Girl Scout Kick-off Rally and Community Day at the Old Peru School. The program collects vital information about children and gives it to their parents. Minnie Hackett had her fingers printed and a picture taken. Her mother, Lacey Hackett, filled out […]
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Selectmen to continue discussion on LEAN program at Sept. 23 meeting
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen this week heard a presentation on the LEAN business model and will continue discussion at their next meeting, Town Manager Linda Pagels-Wentworth said Tuesday. She said a representative from the LEAN program gave a presentation on what the business model could offer Dixfield, adding that the selectmen “seemed excited” […]
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Henry DiSotto Jr.
1930 – 2013 AUBURN — Henry DiSotto Jr. 83, a resident of Old Jay Hill Road, Jay, died peacefully, Monday, Sep. 16, at Hospice House of Androscoggin in Auburn, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born April 5, 1930, in Livermore Falls, the son of Henry DiSotto Sr. and Elvezia (Lucarelli) DiSotto. […]
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Board of Selectmen to hear LEAN program presentation Monday
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, to hear a presentation about a program to improve efficiency and cut costs. According to the minutes of the March 11 selectmen meeting, Wayne Messer of the Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments suggested to the board that they look into the […]
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Stephens High Class of 1950 RUMFORD — The Stephens High School Class of 1950 is invited to meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 16, at the River Valley Grill. All members and guests are invited. Stephens High Class of 1965 RUMFORD — The Stephens High School Class of 1965 will have a class […]