Kiley LaFollette was vital in starting the McGouldrick Park revitalization project.
Dirigo High School
Dirigo class of 2025: Lessons learned, memories created
DIXFIELD — Forty-two seniors were presented diplomas at a Class of 2025 graduation ceremony performed in DeFoe Gymnasium at Dirigo High School on June 6. Class Valedictorian Alyssa Ellis noted, “Now that we stand on the edge of our future, let’s remember the friendships we’ve made, the lessons we’ve learned and the memories we’ve […]
VFW Post 3335 in Jay hosts luncheon and award ceremony
Winners of the Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy essay contests were recognized at the award ceremony.
Kaelyne Thompson dives in as new principal in Dixfield at Dirigo High School
As a Maine native, Thompson is glad to be back and she’s “really looking forward to hearing from the staff and community and seeing what they need for support.”
Great grad: Logan Timberlake inspires others, Dixfield high school principal says
He will attend Husson University to major in nursing.
Dirigo High School graduation set for June 7 in Dixfield
Class of 2024 senior Logan Timberlake and Class Advisor Jillian Bryant told the RSU 56 board of directors that project graduation events in Auburn and Portland will follow the class’s graduation ceremony at the high school.
JMG gets financial education partner with Oxford Federal Credit Union
Area JMG programs has partnered with Oxford Federal Credit Union in Mexico for the 2023-24 school year. As a financial education partner of JMG, OFCU is making a $3,000 contribution to the program and will provide financial education and resources to students, collaborate with them on community/social awareness projects and award scholarships to graduating seniors. […]
Dirigo High School Music Program awarded $5,200 grant
DIXFIELD — Regional School Unit 56’s Dirigo High School Music Program has been awarded $5,200 for sheet music and MIDI keyboards for a rural public high school music program by the The Mockingbird Foundation. The request was submitted by James Hamalainen. The foundation announced 19 new grants totaling $144,158 in 15 states, the largest competitive […]
Foundation awards scholarships to local students
ROCKLAND — The Worthington Scholarship Foundation has welcomed 639 new scholars to its program. Worthington scholars, graduates of 98 high schools throughout 13 counties in Maine, are selected upon need and merit. These 2023 graduates join the 844 current Worthington scholars who reflect the foundation’s vision to support the completion of post-secondary education in Maine. […]
Association receives highest turnout for environmental poster contest
A Dirigo High School student was the grade nine to 12 winner; a Poland Community School fourth-grader was recognized.