8 years ago SAD 41 and Atkinson to commence withdrawal negotiations MILO — Last month Atkinson residents voted, 151-34, to file a petition to withdraw from SAD 41, with this process to be done by a committee through negotiations with the school district.
8 years ago ‘Family Fun Fridays’ bring parents into the classroom DOVER-FOXCROFT — Parents and family members of pre-kindergarten students at the SeDoMoCha Elementary School have had the opportunity to see what their child’s day is like with a half dozen days throughout the year earmarked for classroom visits.
8 years ago Rep. Higgins presented with Myrick Award DOVER-FOXCROFT — A now re-elected state representative whose time in Augusta is a continuation of decades of advocating for education and economic development in the region was honored with the Piscataquis County Economic Development Council’s 2016 Warren “Pete” Myrick Award on Dec.
8 years ago Town to work with PRYMCA through time of transition DOVER-FOXCROFT — In October the Piscataquis Regional YMCA board of directors made changes to the organization, including voting to eliminate the executive director position with Board Chair Janet Sawyer heading the facility in the interim while options for long-term sustainability and leadership are explored over the next six to 12 months.
8 years ago Central Hall transforming for the 21st century DOVER-FOXCROFT — The project to revitalize Central Hall and keep the late 19th century building on East Main Street as a part of the community and the region is progressing as construction is transforming the interior and financial contributions are making everything possible.
8 years ago Dover-Foxcroft officials hope to have new police chief on the job by summer DOVER-FOXCROFT — Earlier this year the selectmen accepted the resignation of Police Chief Dennis A.
8 years ago County officials eye $4M budget for 2017 DOVER-FOXCROFT — A proposed $4,038,985 Piscataquis County budget for 2017, along with a little more than $1,541,000 in the Unorganized Territories (UT) budget in the 2017-18 fiscal year, was presented at a public hearing on Nov.
8 years ago Valley Grange gives the gift of words at Brownville Elementary BROWNVILLE — For the region’s grade 3 students, reaching this grade level means not only learning multiplication tables and turning 9 years old but also receiving a dictionary from the Valley Grange of Guilford through its Words for Thirds Dictionary Project.
8 years ago Column: Huntin’ season I used to hunt some, but living with Dolores took the fun out of that.
8 years ago Pine Tree Hospice volunteers help create and preserve memories SANGERVILLE — For over three decades area individuals and families have been served free of charge by Pine Tree Hospice during the time of dying and bereavement.