DIXFIELD — Lisa Keim of Dixfield has announced she is seeking the Republican nomination for state Senate District 18. The district encompasses most of northern and central Oxford County, plus Livermore and Livermore Falls. Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap recently declared the nomination vacant after former state Rep. Gary Knight of Livermore Falls dropped out […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: * Donna Boulter, 38, of Rumford, domestic violence criminal threatening with prior, 7:08 p.m., June 29 in Rumford, Rumford Police Department. * Mary Ann Packard, 45, of Mexico, probation violation, 9:28 a.m., June 29 in Mexico, Mexico Police Department. * Angela Terrio, […]
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Roxbury hires engineer for sand and salt shed
ROXBURY — The Board of Selectmen is moving forward with plans to build a salt and sand shed, Selectman Tim Derouche said Thursday morning. He said A.E. Hodsdon in Waterville has been hired to design a building to hold 450 tons of salt and 3,000 cubic yards of sand. Last year, voters approved $16,400 for […]
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RSU 10 board gets help with superintendent search
DIXFIELD — The Regional School Unit 10 board of directors Wednesday night got advice from a member of the Maine School Management Association about finding a new superintendent. Acting Deputy Executive Director Elaine Tomaszewski, speaking via videoconferencing, said the association could help develop a profile for candidates, recruit and screen candidates and write press releases. A finalist could be […]
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Dixfield board to decide on wind ordinance in July
DIXFIELD — Town Manager Carlo Puiia said Wednesday that the Board of Selectmen will decide how to amend a proposed wind ordinance at its meeting in July. This month, residents voted 178-220 against approving the most recent version of the ordinance, which included the state standard for sound limits of 42 decibels at night and […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: * Jodi Anson, 32, of Lewiston, violation of bail conditions, 10:58 p.m., June 25 in Rumford, Rumford Police Department. * Laurie Bertrand, 51, of Newfield, failure to appear and failure to pay fines, 11:55 p.m., June 25 in York. * Richard Hodge, […]
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Peru board to write LUPC regarding neighboring wind power project
PERU — The Peru Board of Selectpersons voted Monday night to send a letter to the state Land Use Planning Commission requesting it remove Milton Township from the state’s list of areas for expedited permitting for wind power projects. The decision followed a request from Peter Fetchko of Woodstock, who asked if selectmen were aware of […]
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School board appoints teachers, officials, accepts resignations
DIXFIELD — Regional School Unit 10 directors appointed a teacher and a coach, and accepted a resignation at their Monday night meeting. Dirigo Middle School science teacher Dave Buck was named gifted and talented teacher for Dirigo middle, high and elementary schools. Josh Shaw was appointed as Dirigo High School girls’ varsity soccer coach. The […]
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Dixfield board tables appointment of new reserve police officer
DIXFIELD — Selectmen decided Monday evening to postpone the appointment of a reserve police officer until they have more information about him. Town Manager Carlo Puiia presented a list of annual appointments for the Board of Selectmen to approve. The appointments included new reserve police officer Ronald B. Wood. Selectman Hart Daley asked Puiia for […]
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Dixfield board considers leasing excavator
DIXFIELD — Public Works Foreman Randy Glover told the Board of Selectmen on Monday evening that he was looking to lease/purchase an excavator in the near future. Glover told the board that his department has a 15-year-old backhoe that is used for some road projects. “The backhoe is nice for some of the work we’re […]