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Ernest Allen Jr.

by 1939 - 2017 October 11, 2017October 12, 2017

FARMINGTON – Ernest Allen Jr., 78, of East Dixfield Road, Jay, died Thursday, Oct. 5, at the Sandy River Center in Farmington. He was born April 21, 1939, in Norwalk, Conn., a loving son of Ernest and Edna (Harrington) Allen. On June 28, 1960, he married Rejeanne, the love of his life, in Pound Ridge, N.Y. […]

Dixfield board to discuss chief of police vacancy at Dec. 8 meeting

by Matthew Daigle, Staff Writer December 8, 2014

DIXFIELD – Discussion on the upcoming chief of police vacancy will continue during the Monday, Dec. 8, board meeting. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Ludden Memorial Library. Chief Richard A. Pickett is set to retire in late January or early February. Town Manager Carlo Puiia said that when Pickett first announced […]

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Dixfield selectmen to begin process of filling anticipated chief of police vacancy

by Matthew Daigle, Staff Writer September 22, 2014

DIXFIELD — Town Manager Carlo Puiia told the Board of Selectmen during Monday evening’s meeting that he spoke with the Maine Chiefs of Police Association about filling the anticipated Chief of Police vacancy when Chief Richard Pickett retires. Pickett plans to retire sometime in early 2015, Puiia said. “I called the Maine Chiefs of Police […]

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Recall ordinance review, water and sewer project update on agenda for Dixfield board

by Matthew Daigle, Staff Writer September 22, 2014

DIXFIELD — A review of the recall ordinance process and an update on a water and sewer project are among the items to be discussed at the 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, Board of Selectmen meeting at Ludden Memorial Library. During the Aug. 25 board meeting, the selectmen reviewed drafts of recall ordinances from several […]

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Mexico police chief retiring after 40-year career

by Matthew Daigle, Staff Writer January 10, 2014

MEXICO — After serving as a police officer for more than 40 years, including 20 years as chief, James Theriault will retire Friday. A ceremony organized by the officers is planned at the Police Department. “I’ve been here long enough, and it’s time to move on,” Theriault said. He will be replaced by interim Chief […]