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 Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District board election results DOVER-FOXCROFT — Each year the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District (PCSWCD) holds an election of officers at the January board meeting.
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 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 SeDoMoCha Elementary families will ‘just keep reading’ together with One Book, One School DOVER-FOXCROFT — Again in 2017 SeDoMoCha Elementary School families will have the opportunity to read together as part of shared reading experience through the seventh annual One Book, One School program.
8 years ago Work starts on 2017-18 RSU 68 budget DOVER-FOXCROFT — With administrators having already made their preliminary requests for the 2017-18 academic year, district officials will soon begin their work on developing the spending plan to bring forward to the voters in the spring.
8 years ago Mallett Real Estate reaches 50-year milestone DOVER-FOXCROFT — For a half century the family owned and operated Mallett Real Estate — which has had included three generations of the Mallett family over five decades — has served Dover-Foxcroft and the region as the community’s hometown agency.
8 years ago Teachers’ casual attire helps provide students with warm clothing DOVER-FOXCROFT — During the week before the holiday vacation, faculty and staff of the SeDoMoCha School had the opportunity to wear jeans in exchange for a monetary contribution in the “Dress Down to Warm Up” fundraiser.
8 years ago Hospital launches wellness bag program to reduce inappropriate antibiotic use DOVER-FOXCROFT — Outpatient Medical Director Dr.
8 years ago SeDoMoCha Middle School Builders Club Miracle Tree Event brightens the holidays DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Dec.
8 years ago CDBG funds help get cleaning cloth manufacturer off the ground DOVER-FOXCROFT — Two years ago a $240,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the state was awarded to establish a facility in town, located in the Save-A-Lot building, for GLOBEcoMaine to manufacture its multi-use DuraFresh wood fiber cleaning cloths.
8 years ago Power outage affects thousands in Piscataquis County DOVER-FOXCROFT — On the coldest day of the season, thousands of Central Maine Power customers in Piscataquis County were left without electricity.
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 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.