Dixfield
Dixfield-Dirigo Alumni Association held annual banquet
DIXFIELD — The Dixfield-Dirigo Alumni Association recently held its annual alumni banquet at the Kelly Middle School with 122 members and guests attending. Tribute was paid to a former English, French and music teacher, Mrs. Nat Weston, who will turn 100 years old on Oct. 20. Nancy Mason, Class of 1967, read a biography of […]
Thomas College dean’s list
WATERVILLE — Area students who were named to the dean’s list at Thomas College for the spring 2013 semester are: Connor Coburn of Auburn, majoring in criminal justice Tyler Shennett of Auburn, majoring in sport management Kalinda Cox of Bethel, majoring in accounting with a forensic concentration Brittani Salsbury-Welch of Canton, majoring in elementary education […]
Student is science camp delegate
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Ryanne Dailey of Carthage, a 2013 graduate of Dirigo High School, was selected to represent Maine as a delegate to the 2013 National Youth Science Camp held in West Virginia from June 26 to July 20. Dailey is planning to study chemical engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Mass., this fall. […]
Mexico selectmen give and take in revised budget
MEXICO — Selectmen and the Budget Committee continued work on a revised 2013-14 budget Wednesday night, recommending $10,000 for economic development. About $8,000 of it is for the town’s share of an independent study on ways and costs for Mexico, Rumford and Dixfield to share or merge services. Town Manager John Madigan said the cost […]
CMCC announces fall dean’s list
AUBURN — President Scott Knapp of Central Maine Community College has announced the dean’s list for the spring 2013 semester. President’s honors Andover: Keith F. Farrington Auburn: Kiaya J. Berube, Kailee L. Brown, Jennifer L. Carroll, Michael K. Cloutier, Tina M. Day, April L. Dooley, Robert H. Eccles, Eric G. Foley, Katherine E. Frazer, Amanda […]
Well done – Area students earn degrees
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Michelle Leanne Luncsford graduated summa cum laude from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville on May 10. Michelle received her degree in sociology with a concentration in environmental issues and globalization. After graduation, she moved to the Washington D.C. Metro Area with her fiance, Christopher Doubet. Luncsford is the daughter of Samuel […]
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Stephens High Class of 1965 RUMFORD — Stephens High School Class of 1965 will hold a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, at Gatch’s. Spouses and friends are invited. Lobster, chicken roll supper set DIXFIELD — The Dixfield Congregational Church will have a lobster roll or chicken roll supper on Thursday, July 11, in […]
Poodunck Snowmobile Club wins equipment grant
BANGOR — USDA Rural Development State Director Virginia Manuel has announced five grants totalling $252,000 to support economic and community development projects in northern, eastern and western Maine. USDA Rural Development State Director Virginia Manuel said, “This investment in five Maine organizations will assist in supporting rural businesses and maintaining and creating jobs through multiple […]
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Class of 1958 seeks members RUMFORD — The Stephens High School Class of 1958 is looking for current addresses for the following classmates: Dorothy Tyler (Leroy?), Carole Thurston (Hockmeyer?) and Richard Bushie. Call Janet at 364-2928 with any information. Mexico High Class of 1948 DIXFIELD — The Mexico High School Class of 1948 will meet […]