DIXFIELD — Sixty-four seniors garbed in light and dark blue gowns and coordinating caps received their diplomas from Dirigo High School on Friday night as family and friends watched. Principal Michael Poulin said he was proud of each member of the Class of 2015. “You’ve all made your mark in your own way,” he said. […]
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New Jersey man indicted on manslaughter charges in fatal Bethel accident
PARIS — A grand jury has indicted a New Jersey man on manslaughter charges for his involvement in a crash in Bethel last summer that left a New Hampshire man dead. An Oxford County grand jury indicted 53-year-old Steven Thomas of Ravin Road in Califon, N.J., on charges of manslaughter, aggravated assault and two counts of […]
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MVMS students talk with vets to learn more about Civil War soldiers
RUMFORD — Mountain Valley Middle School students met with local military veterans Wednesday to learn what it’s like to be a soldier. The session at the Rumford Public Library was part of the students’ studies of the Civil War and part of the Local and Legendary project and Maine Memory Network. It was funded by […]
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Canton board chooses chairman
CANTON — The Board of Selectmen held its organizational meeting Thursday, electing Donald Hutchins as chairman and choosing the committees and departments members will oversee. Hutchins chose to oversee the Planning Board and the Budget Committee. Mac Ray took the Recreation Department, Parks and Trails, and Sewer. Russell Adams chose the Fire Department and Brian […]
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First responders, RSU 10 administrators focus on school safety
DIXFIELD — RSU 10 administrators and nearly 20 area police, fire and ambulance personnel met Tuesday afternoon to discuss and identify methods for schools and public safety employees to work together. This was the second of three gatherings organized by RSU 10 Superintendent Craig King to get to know the community. “We rely on you […]