Stories about Dixfield

Kermit R. Houghton Sr.

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....

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FARMINGTON — Monthly Program, Wednesday, March 13, Vernal Pool Ecology and Conservation 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 fingernail clams lay dormant on the ...

Dixfield selectmen to discuss adopting ethics guidelines

DIXFIELD – The Board of Selectmen will discuss the possibility of setting forth a set of official ethics and board rules during their meeting at 5 p.m. March 11 at the Ludden Library. 2

Dixfield Congregational Church to hold concert in celebration of new organ

Dixfield Congregational Church to hold Concert in Celebration of New Organ Praise ye the Lord. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. ~ Psalm 149:1 The Dixfield Congregational Church (The Church on the Hill) is planning a special afternoo...

Bingham man pleads not guilty to hitting man at construction site

PARIS — A man accused of running over a construction site flagger in November 2012 pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Oxford County Superior Court to aggravated assault, operati...

Dixfield man pleads to eluding police

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MEXICO — The Mexico Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, downstairs at the Mexico Town Hall. There will be nominations and an election of officers. All are welcome to attend. To become a member, join at the meeting or by calling Ni...

Dixfield police log

DIXFIELD – The Dixfield Police Department responded to 36 incidents over the last two weeks.  Among the incidents are the following:

Love of outdoors spurs forestry students

For the Love of the Outdoors Mexico, Maine – February 13, 2013 What causes teenage boys to talk about love and passion? Believe it or not, it’s the Region 9 School of Applied Technology forestry/wood harvesting/heavy equipment program. “I chose forestry because I l...

February storms put pressure on sand, salt, overtime budgets

DIXFIELD – Following a tumultuous February that dumped nearly 50 inches of snow upon certain areas of Maine, some towns in the River Valley region have reported feeling the pressure of depleted salt and sand stockpiles. Accordin... 2