DIXFIELD — The Regional School Unit 10 Board of Directors on Monday approved cutting $2.7 million from the proposed 2011-12 budget to keep it at this year’s level. Board members Tracey Higley of Rumford, Judy Boucher of Byron and Betty Barrett of Mexico voted against the budget. Because of the board’s action, 13 positions will […]
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Girl Scout meeting announced
MEXICO — Girl Scouts of Maine will host a Girl Scout Daisy information meeting at noon Saturday, May 21, at the Mexico Congregational Church (Green Church). Girls entering kindergarten and first grade in the fall and adults from the Rumford/Mexico/Canton/Peru/Dixfield and surrounding areas are invited to attend to learn about the different and fun ways […]
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Emily Ray, Spencer Ross top two at Dirigo High School
DIXFIELD — The Class of 2011 valedictorian and salutatorian at Dirigo High School have high expectations for themselves and their parents strongly support their success. Emily Ray, 17, daughter of Diane and Richard Ray of Canton, and Spencer Ross, 18, son of Bruce and Cindy Ross of Dixfield, are the top two in their class. […]
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Selectmen adopt $2 million budget
DIXFIELD — Selectmen adopted a 2011-12 municipal budget Monday night that reflects a 5.4 percent increase over the current fiscal year’s figure of $1.9 million. Townspeople will decide whether to approve the $2.02 million budget at the annual town meeting set for 6 p.m. Thursday, May 26, at Dirigo High School. The board struggled for […]
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Webb River Bridge replacement begins
DIXFIELD — Work began this week on the replacement of the Webb River Bridge that connects Mexico and Dixfield along Route 2. By the end of the summer, the new bridge should be in place. Phil Pinkham, Maine Department of Transportation resident engineer for the project, said a temporary bridge to handle traffic during construction […]
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Meeting date for outdoor market committee set
DIXFIELD — Plans for the annual Dixfield Main Street Outdoor Market begins at a committee meeting set for 6:30 p.m. May 11 at the town office. Chairwoman Norine Clarke said those who want to help are encouraged to attend the meeting. The popular annual event takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. […]
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No candidates for selectman in Dixfield
DIXFIELD — Little interest has been shown in either of the two open seats up for election in June. Western Foothills Regional School Unit 10 board member Barbara Chow is running for another three-year term. There is one seat open on the Board of Selectmen, but no one filed nomination papers by Friday’s deadline. Former […]
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Dixfield resident meets, photographs her first ‘Sharpie’
DIXFIELD — Wildlife photographer Laurie Taylor got the thrill of her life on Friday morning when she spotted what she thought was a peregrine falcon in her backyard. The raptor, which was actually a young sharp-shinned hawk, had killed a pigeon for breakfast and decided to eat it on the spot. It was too heavy […]