The Dec. 18 flood damaged the rink at the Hosmer Field Complex in Rumford.
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RSU 56 hosts Dirigo Diversity Day
DIXFIELD — Students at Dirigo High School and T.W. Kelly Dirigo Middle School returned to school following Martin Luther King Day to enjoy guest speakers, breakout sessions and activities as part of Dirigo Diversity Day. Developed at the recommendation of the RSU 56 School Board Ad Hoc Committee on Civil Rights, Dirigo Diversity Day was […]
Dixfield middle school locks bathroom doors for single use during after-school hours
In April 2023, the board voted to rescind its March 21 vote to build private bathroom stalls at the high school, citing a lack of support and negative responses from the community.
Dixfield middle school recognizes honor students
DIXFIELD — T.W. Kelly Dirigo Middle School has announced the following students were named to its first trimester honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Grade 8 Academic Excellence: Zoey Bordeau, Walker Flagg, Griffin Grant, Griffin Houghton, Layne Johnston, Aurora Maillet and Makenzie Woods. Academic Achievement: X’Ander Bouchard, Garrett Brissette, Queenie Dorotan, Eidyn Goodenough, Abby […]
Special Dixfield town meeting moved to Monday
DIXFIELD — A special town meeting was moved to next Monday regarding funding for road repairs caused by flood damage this summer. That meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m. at the Ludden Memorial Library, just prior to the regular Select Board meeting, said Town Manager Alicia Conn. On Dec. 1, the Select Board gathered […]
Logging truck rolls over on Route 2 in Dixfield; driver OK
No injuries were reported, but traffic was rerouted for several hours to avoid the scene.
Face Time: Katie Houghton of Peru — From a small box of gifts to a massive annual toy drive
Houghton and her many helpers at Dixfield Discount Fuel and in the community spread the gift of giving to hundreds of children and teens in the Rumford area.
Dixfield snowmobile club takes delivery of $250,000 trail groomer
DIXFIELD — The Poodunck Snowmobile Club has a new $250,000 trail groomer, paid in part by a $135,000 federal grant. The club took delivery of the Prinoth machine Wednesday. Leigh Hallett, public information officer for U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development, said the grant came from the Rural Business Development program. “That is a very […]
Dixfield-based school board sends book selection policy to committee
Two librarians and three educators oppose banning all books with sexually explicit material.
Special town meeting Monday in Dixfield
DIXFIELD — A special town meeting will be held Monday regarding funding for road repairs caused by flood damage this summer. That meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m. at the Ludden Memorial Library, prior to the regular board meeting. Friday afternoon, the Select Board gathered in the Town Office and voted 5-0 to approve […]