School Resource Officer Justin Onofrio covering Dixfield-area schools

The RSU 56 SRO position is funded through a bipartisan Stronger Connections Grant for $250,000 and covers three years of salary/benefits of the SRO in RSU 56, said Superintendent Pam Doyen in an email response to the Rumford Falls Times.

Kaelyne Thompson dives in as new principal in Dixfield at Dirigo High School

As a Maine native, Thompson is glad to be back and she's “really looking forward to hearing from the staff and community and seeing what they need for support.”

Dixfield and Wilton to purchase new mini-pumper for East Dixfield Fire Department

Fire Chief Randy Hall said the smaller truck would be used for places that are off the grid and back from main roads.

Veterans Honor Flight lauds Maine Army National Guard members, their fathers

Among the participants were two members of the Maine Army National Guard, Col. Jim Young of Bowdoin and Chief Warrant Officer Four TJ Libby of Portland, who accompanied their fathers on the trip.

Fire chief raises safety concerns with toll bridges in Dixfield

Dixfield board chairman defends private meeting about police coverage

Oxford County Sheriff Christopher Wainwright met with Chairman Richard Pickett.

T.W. Kelly Dirigo Middle School lists honor students

Dixfield voters approve plow truck, pickup for public works

The town plans to appropriate up to $275,000 from its undesignated fund balance for the plow purchase.

Dixfield-based school district budget passes

The vote from the four RSU 56 towns was 503-387.

Jay decides not to offer police coverage to Dixfield

The Select Board have concerns, including a potential staffing shortage.