Dirigo High School
Dirigo Classroom Awards
Dirigo High School students have earned a classroom award for the month of November. They are, from left, Carly Welch for chemistry; Elizabeth Gallant, French III; Katelyn Ellis, Spanish III; Shelby Shurtleff, bridge chemistry; Ashley Perreault, health; Nathan Cloutier, English; Bryce Whittemore, creative writing; Haley Holland, senior English; Cheyenne Cyr, AP government; Alexis Holman, science; and Riley Dumont, U.S. […]
Dirigo Class of 2016 marches at elementary school ahead of June 10 graduation
PERU — The Dirigo High School Class of 2016 had a brief trial run for its June 10 graduation Wednesday at Dirigo Elementary School, where they marched through its hallways while Dirigo Elementary school students cheered them on. Charlie Swan, principal of Dirigo Elementary School, said he heard about elementary schools and middle schools inviting […]
UMF, Dirigo High School team up for Early Aspirations Program
DIXFIELD — In an effort to make college more accessible to high school juniors and seniors, the University of Maine at Farmington has teamed up with Dirigo High School for the Early Aspirations Program. The program aims to challenge high school students with college-level material taught by a full-time UMF professor in a high school […]
RSU 10 budget hearings set for May
DIXFIELD — Regional School Unit 10 directors took a first look at a proposed budget of $38.44 million for school year 2016-17 that shows a 4.7 percent increase over the current year’s budget. Superintendent Craig King said he is aiming for an increase of 3.5 percent, which will be considered during the April 25 board […]
Nicole A. Hebert
1975 – 2015 BANGOR — Nicole A. Hebert, 40, of Bangor died unexpectedly at her residence on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Nicole was born on Aug. 30, 1975, a daughter of the late Donald F. Hebert Sr. and Joan M. (Cudmore) Hebert. She grew up in Dixfield and attended Dirigo High School, where she was an […]
Recent Dirigo High School grad to compete again in national singing competition
DIXFIELD — After winning a second consecutive Down East Country Music Association of Maine’s Top Vocalist of the Year award, a recent Dirigo High School graduate has earned a third shot at competing in the North America Country Music Associations International competition in Tennessee. In 2013, Melanie Jordan was named Rising Star 2013 by the […]
Daniel Stearns Hylan
1940 – 2015 FARMINGTON — Daniel Stearns Hylan, 74, of Farmington died Sunday, Aug. 16, at home with his family. He was born Aug. 31, 1940, in Strong, the son of Henry William Hylan and Phyllis Kennedy Hylan. Dan grew up in Farmington, except during the World War II years, when his dad worked in […]
River trip, golf ball drop added to Dixfield festival
DIXFIELD — The 38th annual Dixfield Main Street Outdoor Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, rain or shine, planning committee Chairwoman Deb Morang said. The Outdoor Market began around 30 years ago, under the direction of Norine Clarke and her late husband, Ralph. Dozens of crafters, service agencies, […]