Births
Among recent births recorded at Mayo Regional Hospital in Dover-Foxcroft were:
AKERSON — A daughter, BethanyLin Marie Akerson, born on Feb. 24, 2016, to JaymeLynn Ashley and Harlan James Akerson of Dover-Foxcroft; joining siblings RihonnaLyn and Bryson. Maternal grandparents are Keith Smith and Linda Oakes of Dexter. Paternal grandparents are Harland and Rita Akerson of Dexter.
BURNES — Twin sons, Alan Jeffrey III and Jack George Burnes, born on Jan. 30, 2016, to Kristina P. and Alan J. Jr. Burnes of Dover-Foxcroft; joining siblings Mary and Lois. Maternal grandparent is Natalia Petrova of Russia. Paternal grandparents are Karen Burnes and Ron Lister of Westport, MA.
DIMEO — A daughter, Dakota Addalyn Dimeo, born on Feb. 6, 2016, to Jessica Nicole Shepherd and Nathan Eric Dimeo of Dexter. Maternal grandparents are Brian and Tina Shepherd of New Hampton, NH. Paternal grandparents are Brenda and Daniel Dimeo of Dixmont, ME. Great-grandparents are Lee and Judy Manning of Yuma, AZ; Arthur and Rita Shepherd of Hudson, NH; and Emma Dimeo of Providence, RI.
MACIAS — A son, Daniel Macias born, on Feb. 10, 2016, to Makayla Jo Leathers and Erick Macias of Harmony; joining sibling Layla. Maternal grandparent is julie Leathers of Harmony. Great-grandparent is Shirley White of Sangerville.
McKUSICK — A daughter, Iris Elizabeth Scott McKusick, born on Feb. 25, 2016, to Kathrine E. Scott of Sangerville and Matthew R. McKusick of Guilford. Maternal grandparents are Brooke E. Scott of Guilford, and Terry L. Thompson of Waterville. Paternal grandparents are Christine and Sean McMillen of Parkman; and Kenneth McKusick of Guilford. Great-grandparents are Sandra Scott of Sangerville; John and Sharon McKusick of Abbot; David Fairbanks and Chyral Jonas of Wellington; and Cathy Fairbanks of Norton, MA.
VARNUM — A daughter, Ember Beth Varnum, born on Feb. 2, 2016, to Katie Ruth Varnum of Bowerbank; joining older brother, Owen Chance Varnum. Maternal grandparent is Ruth Varnum of Bowerbank. Paternal grandparent is Helen Hetzel Burney of Masaryktown, FL. Great-grandparent is Ruth Nason of Dover-Foxcroft.