DIXFIELD — Regional School Unit 10 directors took a first look at a proposed budget of $38.44 million for school year 2016-17 that shows a 4.7 percent increase over the current year’s budget. Superintendent Craig King said he is aiming for an increase of 3.5 percent, which will be considered during the April 25 board […]
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Dixfield stock car racer shows students why math is important
PERU — A Dixfield stock car driver taught Dirigo Elementary School students Wednesday how math plays a role in his success. Scott Robbins brought his car and his racing gear, giving students an opportunity to look inside the car and see how some of his equipment worked. While some students bombarded Robbins with questions about […]
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Mexico students showcasing projects Friday
MEXICO — Seventh- and eighth-grade students from Mountain Valley Middle School will display their QUEST projects from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 15, teacher Lisa Drapeau said. Math and social studies teacher Craig Milledge described QUEST as a theme-based, hands-on learning approach to help improve attendance and get students more excited about learning. Drapeau […]
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RSU 10 Superintendent King finalist in Cape Elizabeth
CAPE ELIZABETH — Regional School Unit 10 Superintendent Craig King is one of two finalists for the superintendent position in Cape Elizabeth. King has served as superintendent of RSU 10 since 2013. RSU 10 includes Rumford, Mexico, Dixfield, Peru, Hartford, Canton, Carthage and Buckfield. King previously served as principal of Mt. Ararat High School for […]
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Election workers, cemetery marker on Roxbury agenda
ROXBURY — Election workers and a headstone replacement at Frye Cemetery are on the selectmen’s agenda for Tuesday, April 12, at the Town Office. The board announced it is seeking 12 volunteers to count ballots and serve as clerks for the June 14 primary election and the Presidential election in November. In other business, the […]
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Dixfield chairman denies lying during March 28 selectmen meeting
DIXFIELD – The contentious issue of developing wind power on the Col. Holman Mountain ridge took another turn Monday night when Board of Selectmen Chairman Hart Daley read a statement in response to comments made by the developer’s project coordinator. The Board of Selectmen voted 3-2 last month to place an amended wind energy facility […]
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This week’s agenda
Monday Bethel: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Casco: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Casco Community Center Dixfield: Selectmen, 5:30 p.m., Ludden Memorial Library Hebron: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Jay: Selectmen, executive session, 2 p.m., Town Office Paris: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Rumford: Park Commission, 5 p.m., Hosmer Field […]
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Dixfield board to vote on certification of wind energy ordinance draft
DIXFIELD — Two weeks after voting to place an amended wind energy facility ordinance on the June 14 referendum ballot, the selectmen will vote Monday, April 11, on whether to officially certify the ordinance draft. The ordinance was written after Patriot Renewables of Quincy, Mass., approached town officials in October 2010 about constructing wind turbines […]
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Michaud to retire from “career of a lifetime”
MEXICO — Elaine Michaud has two very different talents and loves — singing at local events and teaching physical education. When the school year ends in June, she will retire from teaching at Mountain Valley Middle School, where she has taught for 38 years. “My first teaching job was here when it was Mexico High […]
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Rumford police log
RUMFORD — Among the calls answered by the Police Department recently were: * April 3, 5 a.m.: A Smithville Road resident reported a burglary and theft of money and prescriptions. Patrolman James McLamb is investigating. * April 3, 12:21 a.m.: Dustin S. Daigle, 35, of West Gardiner was arrested and charged with criminal speed, refusing […]