DIXFIELD — Kate Bonney, daughter of Lolisa Windover of Peru, was presented the 2013 DAR Good Citizen Award certificate and pin for Dirigo High School at an assembly held on March 12 by Donna Towle, Colonial Daughters Chapter, DAR. The chapter sponsors the award to recognize excellence in seniors of seven local high schools each […]
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February Student of the Month
Dixfield’s Dirigo High School student body rose for a standing ovation when the faculty’s February Student of the Month selection, Robbie Babb, was announced. From the left are Principal Mike Poulin, Melaine Babb, Robbie’s mother, Robbie and his father, Scott Babb.
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Stephens High Class of 1950RUMFORD — The Stephens High School Class of 1950 will meet for their monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 18, at Gatch’s. All members and their guests are invited. Softball field info meetingOXFORD — The Oxford Recreation Department will host an informational meeting about the new girls’ softball field at […]
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Dixfield man pleads guilty to making counterfeit bills
PARIS — A Dixfield man pleaded guilty Tuesday for his part in making counterfeit $50 bills last year. Nicholas Dunham, 22, pleaded guilty in Oxford County Superior Court to one count of aggravated forgery. He received one year of probation, a $500 fine and 100 hours of community service. According to Assistant District Attorney Richard […]
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Mexico High Class of 1948 RUMFORD — The Mexico High School Class of 1948 will meet for their monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, at the River Valley Grille. Corned beef, cabbage dinner DIXFIELD — The Dixfield Congregational Church will hold a corned beef and cabbage dinner on Sunday, March 17. The meal […]
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Kermit R. Houghton Sr.
1932 – 2013 DIXFIELD — Kermit R. Houghton Sr., 81, of Dixfield Common Road, Dixfield, died peacefully at his home, March 9. He was born on a farm in Carthage, Jan. 28, 1932, a son of Leo and Thelma Houghton and attended Carthage schools. He then entered the military and was a member of the […]
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Vernal pools, conservation FARMINGTON — A program on vernal pool ecology and conservation will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at Roberts Learning Center, C23, UMF. Ever wonder who makes those quacking noises coming from the half-frozen puddle behind your house in April? Ever heard of “Big Night?” Ever seen fairy shrimp or […]
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Dixfield selectmen to discuss adopting ethics guidelines
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen on Monday will discuss the possibility of developing written ethics and rules to guide them in their work. The board will meet at 5 p.m. March 11 at the Ludden Library. According to Town Manager Eugene Skibitsky, other boards of selectmen have adopted a set of ethics, and at […]
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Dixfield Congregational Church to hold concert in celebration of new organ
DIXFIELD — The Dixfield Congregational Church (The Church on the Hill) is planning a special afternoon of music, scripture and readings at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 17, to celebrate the gift of a brand new Roland piano/organ recently presented to the congregation. Proceeds from a love offering taken during the concert will in turn benefit […]