Craftsmen give lessons on making ornaments.
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.
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Burst pipes heavily damage Peru home
Randy and Crystal Varnum arrived home Wednesday to find their dining room flooded.
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Veterans share concerns with Rep. Jared Golden at Dixfield town hall
Lack of services, phone problems and claim requests among issues shared Monday.
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RSU 56 board approves $12.72M budget that cuts principal’s job
Students, some directors oppose eliminating Dirigo High School position.
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Dixfield students gather goods for those in need
Two schools and pantries in four towns were the recipients of food and toiletries.
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RSU 56 board initials fifth budget
Directors will vote on the $12.72 million proposal Tuesday.
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Canton administrative assistant resigns
Tina Cagle gave no reason for her decision at Thursday night’s selectmen meeting.
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RSU 10 student attendance show improvements
The percentage of chronically absent students has dropped in the first quarter.
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River Valley residents honor veterans
A ceremony to remember POWs and MIAs was included in the service.
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Dirigo Elementary School students invite veterans to breakfast, honor them for their service
Students and staff showed their appreciation for their family and friends who are veterans at an assembly on Friday.