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RSU 56 technology director stresses importance of protecting electronic data
All students have iPads or laptops for doing schoolwork.
Dixfield, Peru schools tested for lead in drinking water
Peru Elementary School replaces a leaky hot water boiler.
Bob McPhee presented Dixfield’s Distinguished Citizen award
DIXFIELD — Bob McPhee was presented with the Dixfield’s Distinguished Citizen award at the Select Board meeting on Sept. 12. Doing the honors was Board Chairman Richard Pickett, also a state representative. He said the Distinguished Citizen Award was presented for McPhee’s “unselfish commitment for serving our community.” He was named as recipient of […]
Two books in Spruce Mountain High School library challenged
One book deals with gender identity and sexuality, the other on racism.
Dixfield schools to take part in food program
Regional School Unit 56 is participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals are available at no charge to all enrolled children. Dixfield students, along with those from Canton, Carthage and Peru attend RSU 56 schools — Dirigo Elementary, T.W. Kelly Dirigo Middle and Dirigo High, according to a […]
Local schools receive grants for outdoor learning projects
The schools are located in Dixfield, Sabattus, Lewiston and Livermore.
Face Time: Trish Hotham and Barb Arsenault — Lithuanian Club members honoring their heritage
The Lithuanian Heritage Club of Rumford will hold its annual Lithuanian picnic on Sept. 17 at Black Mountain of Maine after a two-year break due to the pandemic.
Dixfield-based school board declares one seat vacant, citing absent director
Peru residents interested in serving asked to contact the Town Office.
Maine writers’ group funding copies of banned book for Dirigo high school students
The controversial memoir on sexuality and gender identity was removed from the library.