6 years ago D-F selectmen set 2018-19 mill rate at $21.20 The selectmen set the tax commitment for the 2018-19 fiscal year during a July 23 meeting, with the mill rate rising 30 cents from last year to a rate of $21.20 per $1,000 in assessed property.
6 years ago Story Teller Guitars will be bringing the sound of music to town Every guitar has a story to tell, believes David Iverson as the history of each instrument may reveal who has played it, where it has been and can also conjure up memories for the guitarist. Iverson plans to share many tales when his Story Teller Guitars store opens in early August.
6 years ago New SeDoMoCha assistant principal hired The SeDoMoCha School administrative staff for the 2018-19 school year is now all in place as Andrew Shaw was hired as the pre-kindergarten to grade 8 assistant principal during a July 18 special meeting of the RSU 68 school board.
6 years ago Two dozen from Michigan stop in D-F for a taste of Maine A couple formerly from the area who have resided in Michigan since 1991 decided to do something a bit different for their annual trip back to Maine. Dawn and Paul Finnemore decided to bring two dozen of their closest friends along on a motorcycle ride from the midwest to the northeast for a seven-day tour across the state.
6 years ago That interior design license? A product of crony capitalism, government greed Let’s say you have a knack for design.
6 years ago Milo Historical Society’s fifth annual art show scheduled for Saturday On Saturday, July 21 from 1 to 5 p.m. the Milo Historical Society will host its fifth annual art show at the Three Rivers Kiwanis Building, on Gerrish Road off outer Park Street. The art show serves as a fundraiser for the historical society, light refreshments will be available, and the event showcases the talent and creative spirit of community members.
6 years ago Dexter council tables decision on 2019 budget to next month Following questions on the mill rate for a proposed 2018-19 net municipal budget of $4,566,286, the Dexter Town Council opted to table a decision on enacting the spending plan until next month during a July 12 meeting.
6 years ago Erma the ‘READing’ dog is all ears to help children at the Thompson Free Library Over the summer months children visiting the Thompson Free Library on Wednesday afternoons will have the opportunity to get more comfortable and confident with their word skills thanks to “READing with Erma.”
6 years ago County EMA director to seek contractor for garage project The search for a plan to bid a Piscataquis County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) storage garage bid will continue after only one proposal was received after the project went out to bid a second time. With the bid totaling more than double the project estimate, the Piscataquis County Commissioners passed a motion during a July 10 meeting for County EMA Director Tom Capraro to speak with contractors himself and negotiate a proposal for the approximate 1,400-square foot building.
6 years ago New Milo Elementary principal hired The SAD 41 administrative staff for the 2018-19 school year is now all in place as Angela Kelley was hired as principal for the Milo Elementary School, during a July 9 school board meeting. Kelley was hired with a two-year contract running through the end of June 2020 at an annual salary of $64,000.