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DIXFIELD A public hearing on raising the sewer rate this year from $70 to $93 per quarter is set for 5:30 p.m. Monday, the first step in possibly erasing an estimated $1 million deficit that’s been building since 2011. The meeting will be held downstairs at the Ludden Library. Town Manager Alicia Conn said […] ....
Submitted photo PERU Earlier this month, a drawing was held by Dirigo Elementary School in which two girls and two boys from each of the Pre-K-5 classes received a bike, thanks to the Masons’ Bikes for Books program. This is the fourth year of the Bikes for Books program held by King Hiram Lodge 57 of Mexico, which supplied 28 bicycles and safety helmet.. Principal Charlie Swan said students in the seven classes read books over a three-week period. Each time participating students in the program read an age-appropriate book, their name went in a drawing. The more they read, the better their chances of earning a bike. ....
Read Article New Dixfield Town Manager James McLamb (center) is seen starting a discussion during the Board of Selectmen’s meeting on June 21. At left is Selectman Ricky Davis. At right in Selectman Peter Holman. Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times
DIXFIELD After a long discussion, the Dixfield Board of Selectmen on June 21 found a way to honor Norine Clarke (board chairwoman who passed away this past May 4 at the age of 81). What took so long was that Clarke was involved in so many different aspects of her community. Town Manager James McLamb began the discussion by noting he’d had several people come in or call that they’d like to do something for Clarke. ....