For nearly two years the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of regular program meetings for the Dixfield Historical Society as well as the annual Downtown Summer Market, the membership has turned its focus to the Museum House. Much work has been done this spring and summer with a group of dedicated volunteers and the […]
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Dixfield-based district chooses optional masking to start school
The majority of RSU 56 directors followed state health and education officials’ recommendations.
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Dixfield board acts on Weld Street Inn, one of 12 tax-acquired properties
Selectmen accept an agreement with Dixfield inn owner to pay $23,552 by Nov. 17.
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Dixfield inn subject of foreclosure likely to be total loss for homeowner
After purchasing the historic brick home on Weld Street in 2017, Ann Marie Cook and her mother, Jean Louise Cook, quickly became overwhelmed with the cost of keeping the place heated and maintained, and stopped paying their property taxes altogether a year later. Now, facing foreclosure, Ann Marie Cook says buying the building was a “humongous mistake.”
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Dixfield-based school district to receive $2.68 million for pandemic relief
RSU 56 schedules public forums next week on how to spend the money
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Science experiments at Dixfield library teach kids to ask ‘Why?’
Ted “Bitsy” Ionta, a retired science teacher, gave demonstrations to children and their families.
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Dixfield to honor Norine Clarke with donation, memorial plaque
DIXFIELD — After a long discussion, the Dixfield Board of Selectmen on June 21 found a way to honor Norine Clarke (board chairwoman who passed away this past May 4 at the age of 81). What took so long was that Clarke was involved in so many different aspects of her community. Town Manager […]
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Nick Karavas — from math teacher to administrator in Dixfield
Face Time: Karavas was hired in June as the athletic director and assistant principal at RSU 56’s Dirigo High School in Dixfield after a career teaching math.
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Dixfield-based school directors approve Civil Rights and Equality Committee for fall
Dirigo Middle School Principal Jason Long said it’s important to develop a structure for discussions on these topics.
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Dirigo High School graduates 51 in the Class of 2021
Superintendent Pam Doyen and Assistant Principal Jess McGreevy presented diplomas to 51 seniors.