SUMNER — Fire destroyed a home on Gammon Road on Thursday in an early-morning blaze that brought firefighters from several towns. The home was said to be a total loss, although early reports were that nobody was injured in the fire. A few hours later, a mobile home burned in Dixfield, sending a family scurrying […]
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Dixfield schools' food drive to benefit four towns
DIXFIELD — Students and staff members at T.W. Kelly Dirigo Middle School have gathered 763 nonperishable items for their food drive that began in early November. Students from the middle school, Dirigo Elementary School and Dirigo High School all participated in the food-collection effort. The food will be divided among needy students’ families and food pantries […]
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Dixfield manager sorting out unpaid tax bills
Dixfield Town Manager Dustin M. Starbuck. (Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times) DIXFIELD — Three months into his new job as town manager, Dustin M. Starbuck is trying to get a handle on unpaid property taxes and recover that revenue before the new fiscal year begins. Twenty-two properties have been taken because taxes on them have not been paid […]
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Vietnam veteran receives Quilt of Valor from longtime friend
Vietnam War veteran Hugh Daley of Dixfield enjoys the comfort of the quilt that his friend Kris Ramos presented to him in late October. Ramos had the quilt certified by Quilts of Valor, a foundation that honors service members and veterans by labeling and certifying quilts as Quilts of Valor. (Photo/George Ramos) DIXFIELD — When […]
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U.S. Cellular gives $1,000 to Dixfield Recreation Cheerleading
DIXFIELD — Dixfield Recreation Cheerleading has received $1,000 for choreography and music licenses through U.S. Cellular’s Community Connections. The program provides sponsorship support to help youth groups pay for uniforms, equipment, travel and other expenses. Dixfield Recreation Cheerleading signed up with the program online and rallied families, friends and supporters to complete online activities that earned them […]
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Dirigo High School homecoming parade moved to Friday
DIXFIELD — Rain postponed the Dirigo High School homecoming parade Thursday, moving the event to Friday. The setup and judging for the parade will begin at 4 p.m., and the parade is scheduled to start at 5 p.m.. The parade begins at the Bangor Savings Bank parking lot on Weld Street. The earlier time is due […]
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RSU 56 seeking mental health services for at-risk students
DIXFIELD — The Regional School Unit board of directors voted Tuesday night to seek a part-time mental health provider for Dirigo High School students, after the principal reported dealing with a “significant” number of issues. Principal Lisa Twomey, who is in her first year as principal, told the board she is seeing “significant” mental health […]
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Ceylon 'Ceeley' E. Putnam III
RUMFORD — Ceylon “Ceeley” E. Putnam III, 65, of Peru passed unexpectedly the morning of Sept. 11. He was born March 22, 1953, in Rumford, a son of Ceylon E. Putnam Jr. and Mona (Noyes) Putnam. He attended grammar school in Peru and was a graduate of Dixfield High School. Ceeley started his career at Timberlands […]
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John W. Grant Jr.
RUMFORD — John W. Grant Jr., 81, died peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 11, at Rumford Community Home, surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born in Gray on Sept. 18, 1936, one of 15 children of John W. Grant Sr. and Marie Bragdon, and attended local schools. He married Betty Swan on Sept. 4, 1958. Mr. […]
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Dixfield Outdoor Market gathers community
DIXFIELD — The Dixfield Outdoor Market on Aug. 18 and 19 included plenty of music, food and displays. On Saturday night, the Masons prepared a chicken barbecue. The band Hot Damn, comprised of Norm and Debbie Pelletier, performed as people danced. Fat N Jack’d musicians John Perry, Nick Graham, Justin Hamner and Tom […]