Dixfield
COPS grant approved by selectmen
DIXFIELD — Selectmen on Monday unanimously approved acceptance of a federal grant to hire a full-time police officer to focus on domestic violence cases. The $189,617 award from COPS, or Community Oriented Policing Services, will pay for the position for up to four years. Police Chief Richard A. Pickett personally thanked each selectmen for letting […]
Dixfield outdoor market seeks new chairperson
DIXFIELD — Ralph and Norine Clarke have spent years helping to run the Main Street outdoor market. Next year they are hoping to find someone to fill their shoes. The Dixfield outdoor market is held annually on Main Street on the third Sunday in August. The proceeds go to various organizations around the River Valley […]
National Honor Society
The new National Honor Society members from Dirigo high School were elected on Sept. 26 at a school-wide assembly. Front row from left are Travis Frost, Ambyr Wilson, Cody Chiasson and Caleb Turner. Back, Robert Babb, Michelle Morrison, Addy Fuller, Alyssa Wade, Jennifer Smith, Natalie Bolduc, Katelin Bonney and Ryanne Dailey. Adviser is Kayla Chiasson.
Dixfield police log
DIXFIELD — Police responded to 30 incidents from Sept. 28 to Oct. 5. Criminal mischief * On Sept. 28 a Dix Avenue resident reported someone stole two bicycles from her yard and they were located down the street destroyed. Estimated damage was $500. Arrest * Tyler Amburg, 26, of Carthage, was charged with violating conditions […]
Dirigo students plan fundraiser for trip
DIXFIELD — The Dirigo Middle School eighth-grade class is hoping to raise money by hosting a scrapbooking event on Nov. 6 and giving an incentive for people to register before Oct. 15. The event will be held at the Dirigo Middle School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. The […]
Preschoolers learn fire prevention
DIXFIELD — A small group of preschool children from the Ludden Library story time program enjoyed a tour and presentation on fire safety and prevention at the Dixfield Fire Department. “I think the most important thing for kids of this age is that they get to know us and are not afraid of us,” Capt. […]
Friday furlough day means no classes for RSU 10
DIXFIELD — The first of three furlough days for employees of Western Foothills Regional School Unit 10 takes place Friday, Oct. 7. That means there’s no school for students or any of the 580 staff on that day. Two other unpaid furlough days are scheduled for March 23 and April 13. The cost-cutting measure was […]
Dixfield police awarded $189,617 grant
DIXFIELD — The Police Department has been awarded a federal grant to hire a full-time officer for three years to focus on domestic violence cases. The $189,617 comes from the federal office of Community Oriented Policing Services. The department is one of six in Maine to share in $1.3 million. “I am delighted that (police) […]