Bob McPhee presented Dixfield’s Distinguished Citizen award

Two books in Spruce Mountain High School library challenged

One book deals with gender identity and sexuality, the other on racism.

Dixfield schools to take part in food program

Local schools receive grants for outdoor learning projects

The schools are located in Dixfield, Sabattus, Lewiston and Livermore.

Face Time: Trish Hotham and Barb Arsenault — Lithuanian Club members honoring their heritage

The Lithuanian Heritage Club of Rumford will hold its annual Lithuanian picnic on Sept. 17 at Black Mountain of Maine after a two-year break due to the pandemic.

Dixfield-based school board declares one seat vacant, citing absent director

Peru residents interested in serving asked to contact the Town Office.

Maine writers’ group funding copies of banned book for Dirigo high school students

The controversial memoir on sexuality and gender identity was removed from the library.

Dixfield-based school board bans gender book from Dirigo library

RSU 56 directors voted 7-2 to remove “Gender Queer: A Memoir” from the high school shelves.

Former Dixfield man to serve 6 years for burglary, domestic violence

Harry Every was acquitted at trial last month of attempted murder, but sentenced Friday on four felonies.

Dixfield voters approve upgrading waste pump station