1940 – 2015 FARMINGTON — Daniel Stearns Hylan, 74, of Farmington died Sunday, Aug. 16, at home with his family. He was born Aug. 31, 1940, in Strong, the son of Henry William Hylan and Phyllis Kennedy Hylan. Dan grew up in Farmington, except during the World War II years, when his dad worked in […]
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River trip, golf ball drop added to Dixfield festival
DIXFIELD — The 38th annual Dixfield Main Street Outdoor Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, rain or shine, planning committee Chairwoman Deb Morang said. The Outdoor Market began around 30 years ago, under the direction of Norine Clarke and her late husband, Ralph. Dozens of crafters, service agencies, […]
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Dixfield voters to discuss amended wind ordinance draft at May 7 public hearing
DIXFIELD — For the third time in three years, residents Thursday will discuss whether to approve a revised Wind Energy Facility Ordinance and repeal the prior ordinance. The public hearing will begin at 6 p.m. May 7 in the community room of Dirigo High School. Patriot Renewables LLC of Quincy, Mass., approached Dixfield officials three […]
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Dirigo receptionist receives Distinguished Citizen of the Year award
DIXFIELD — Resident Deb Glover was presented with the Distinguished Citizen of the Year award at Thursday evening’s annual town meeting at Dirigo High School. Town Manager Carlo Puiia said that whoever is chosen must “unselfishly volunteer their time, make significant contributions to their town because they genuinely care about their community, and have high […]
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Dirigo High School seniors present their education portfolios
DIXFIELD — Nearly 70 Dirigo High School seniors on Friday presented their final project that details how their education has helped prepare them for life and work after they graduate. They were in the gym along several long tables with their displays pertinent to their anticipated profession or career path. Many wore outfits or uniforms […]
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Dirigo High School, Region 9 junior to compete in SkillsUSA nationals in June
MEXICO — Acing a test on medical terminology in her certified nursing assistant course this winter at the Region 9 School of Applied Technology helped Nicole “Nikki” Dumond win a gold medal this month at the SkillsUSA Maine Championships in Bangor. Dumond, 17, is a junior at Dirigo High School and lives in Dixfield with […]
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Visiting instructor dishes out culinary arts lessons at Mexico school
MEXICO — A culinary arts instructor from Lake Region Vocational Center in Naples dished out a taste of the course Thursday afternoon to sophomores from Mountain Valley and Dirigo high schools. Career Awareness Day at the Region 9 School of Applied Technology brought more than 350 students from the two Regional School Unit 10 high schools […]
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Dirigo graduates return to speak to senior class about college, life after high school
DIXFIELD — Seven Dirigo High School graduates on Monday advised seniors about their college experiences and life after high school. Justin Richards, a senior at the University of Maine at Orono majoring in biology, was asked if there was anything that would have made his transition from high school to college easier. “Looking back, I […]
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School, community rally for Dirigo High School ski team that made school history
DIXFIELD — For the first time in the history of Dirigo High School, its Nordic ski team won a conference championship. Since then, the 19 athletes have been riding on cloud nine as word spreads across social media of their milestone achievement on Feb. 4 at Black Mountain Ski Resort in Rumford and on Feb. […]