Carl Lueders is seeking another three-year term; Thomas Peters is also a candidate.
Marianne Hutchinson
Marianne Hutchinson is a general assignment reporter for the Rumford Falls Times. She has worked for the Times for three years covering the RSU 10 and RSU 56 school boards encompassing the towns of Rumford, Mexico, Dixfield and other nearby towns in the River Valley area. She also covers the selectmen’s and town meetings and other activities of the towns of Canton and Andover. Marianne has lived in Lewiston for 33 years with her husband, Dennis. She graduated from the University of Maine at Orono with a degree in Journalism and advertising. Before becoming a reporter for the Times she held various positions as an educational technician for English as a Second Language students of Lewiston schools and as a proofreader and production editor for Pine Tree Composition, a former typesetting company in Lewiston. In her spare time, she loves to read books, especially memoirs, and articles from newspapers and magazines. She also likes to attend exercise classes at the YMCA in Auburn or go for bike rides with her husband and friends. During the winter months she enjoys snowshoeing and cross-country skiing with family and friends.
Peru school leader named National Distinguished Principal for 2024 by Maine peers
Dirigo Elementary School Principal Charlie Swan is recognized Friday.
Voters approve $2.4 million budget for Mexico tech school
The adult education budget of $425,784 also passed.
Rumford-based school board proposes $37 million budget
The proposal is $3.7 million more than this year.
Canton selectmen wait for landowner approvals before ATV trails decision
Hartford resident Dave Bowen said there were “seven other property owners that own the other half of Pine Shores (Hartford ATV trail area) that you should ask (permission for trail use).”
Caring Cougars Day: Dixfield high school students take on community projects
Student adviser Jenn Bell said the service work benefits students and the community.
Dixfield-based school district approves budget, retains sports and after-school programs
The Regional School Unit 56 board of directors hired Kaelyne Thompson as Dirigo High School principal and Sara Thurston as athletics and activities director for the district, both to begin their positions July 1.
Face Time: Andrew Berube of Mexico is inspired by nature and his ‘Wrinkle Squad’
Berube says Maine’s natural beauty and his four shar-peis have sparked a love of photography, videography and sharing it all with others.
Canton town clerk resigns citing ‘unhealthy work environment’
Angela Varnum has served since May 2022. Her last day will be Monday.
Six positions open in Canton municipal elections June 11
Shawn Goodrow is a candidate for one of two selectmen seats.