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Montana artists teach new art concepts to Dixfield students

David Williams and Heather Allen from the Montana veterans organization Joint Operation Mariposa gave lessons over two days to Dirigo middle and high school students.

Dixfield high school graduates 53 seniors

The class of 2026 was reminded at the June 12 commencement to not let hard times stop them from moving forward.

Mexico students get sweet reward for positive behavior

Frosty Delite in Mexico served Mountain Valley Community School students over three days this month.

Rumford, Mexico to celebrate freedom, honor history for America’s 250th

Celebrations of the nation’s 250th anniversary are being planned in Rumford and Mexico for July 4 weekend.

Rumford high school grads presented with diplomas

The senior class speaker advised his classmates to look for people who want them to succeed.

Mexico gives 2 volunteers Spirit of America award

Rowena Nichols and Richie Philbrick are honored for their freewill community service.

Voters back $45M budget for Rumford-based schools

The spending plan’s increase over the current year is 4.9%, or $2.1 million.

Mexico voters approve $6.7M town budget

Reggie Arsenault and Calvin Burgess were elected to the select board.

Androscoggin County sheriff candidate won’t be on the ballot

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows issued a final ruling Wednesday that Kevin Nichols of Turner lacks the required experience.

Voters approve $15.9M budget for Dixfield-based schools

The Regional School Unit 56 budget represents a 5.39% increase over the current budget.

Voters approve Peru budget, property maintenance rules

The $350K increase includes a board secretary and a road department worker.

Rumford voters approve $13.16M budget, elect officers

Dan Hodge and Amanda Kolln won seats on the Regional School Unit 10 board of directors.

Dixfield voters approve slight increase in budget

The $3M spending plan is 2.69% more than the current year’s budget.

Canton elects 2 to select board

Carole Ferris and Joshua Stevens will serve 3-year terms.

Volunteers fill planters for Beautify Rumford

Flower pots were filled by volunteers, the organizer said, and placed around town by public works crews.

A guide to 2026 Maine ag fairs

Nothing says rural like an agricultural fair and Maine offers 26 of them, from June to October.

After 44 years, Mountain Valley superintendent prepares for life after school

Among many achievements, Deb Alden’s work on opening Mountain Valley Community School stands out.

Nezinscot region towns close to plan for withdrawal from Rumford-based district

The RSU 10 committee plans to meet ahead of the June 30 deadline to place a question on the Nov. 3 ballot.

Rumford D.A.R.E. program teaches ‘making the right choices’

The 39th class received certificates and watched a slideshow featuring photos taken during the 14 weeks of the program.

Get lost with us on a Sunday drive through western Maine

Feel like a leisurely drive on a beautiful day? Want to enjoy all the scenery that western Maine has to offer? We’ve got the guide…

Mountain Valley softball team honors memory of longtime supporter

Dirigo edged Mountain Valley, 6-2, in the Memorial Day game honoring Debbie Buotte.

Dirigo Family Carnival raises more than $5,000

Proceeds to be split among grades 7-12 to support Project Graduation for the classes of 2026 and 2028.

Rumford-based schools move forward $45M budget to referendum

The budget validation referendum vote is set for June 9.

Dixfield-based school district to send $15.9M budget to voters

The budget validation referendum vote will be held June 9 in each town.