8 years ago Students’ wave may have ripple effect for Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month DOVER-FOXCROFT — Statistics cited by the Spruce Run-Womancare Alliance — a community-based organization working to end domestic violence in Piscataquis and Penobscot counties — indicate that one in three teens will experience dating violence.
8 years ago Pony defense clamps down to defeat Dexter for eighth straight victory DOVER-FOXCROFT — A sole point yielded in the first quarter and five field goals surrendered all game helped the Foxcroft Academy girls earn a 36-21 victory over Dexter Regional during a Class B North/Class C North interclass contest between the Route 7 rivals on the evening of Feb.
8 years ago Retail pot or not? Marijuana question may be brought to voters in June DOVER-FOXCROFT — During the November election Maine residents approved a referendum concerning the possession and use of marijuana by those 21 and older which also allows for the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, testing and sale of marijuana and products subject to state regulation, taxation and local ordinance.
8 years ago Will’s Shop ‘n Save contribution will get Central Hall kitchen cooking DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Central Hall project, which is repurposing the late 19th century-era building on East Main Street and keeping the structure as a part of the community, is progressing and another step in the process will be carried out thanks to the generosity of a local business owner.
8 years ago Gilbert’s 35 points help Pirates sink Penquis GUILFORD — A 19-8 first quarter advantage and a 14-point effort by junior Bryce Gilbert in the opening eight minutes helped propel Piscataquis Community High School to a 60-39 victory vs.
8 years ago Boxer shares his struggles in and out of the ring for concussion awareness DOVER-FOXCROFT — During his time as a professional middleweight boxer as a teen and young adult Ray Ciancaglini took pride in having never been knocked out or even knocked down in the ring.
8 years ago D-F gains age-friendly community status DOVER-FOXCROFT — An application made by the town of Dover-Foxcroft to join the AARP/World Health Organization Network of Age Friendly Communities has been approved, Town Manager Jack Clukey said during a Jan.
8 years ago PCHS and Greenville come together to raise $2,000 for Aliza Jean Family Cancer Foundation GUILFORD — While the four teams from Piscataquis Community High School and Greenville High School competed intensely on the court, the two programs worked as one during the fourth annual “Fill the Gym For Childhood Cancer” event to benefit the Aliza Jean Family Cancer Foundation (http://www.
8 years ago Towns’ county tax bills will be mailed out soon DOVER-FOXCROFT — Several weeks into 2017, county officials are getting tax forms ready to send out to the 17 towns and two plantations in Piscataquis County.
8 years ago Pirates right the ship to defeat top-ranked George Stevens GUILFORD — Trailing 31-21 in the third quarter, Piscataquis Community High School used an 11-0 run to get back into a Jan.