8 years ago COMMUNITY MATTERS MORE GRANT Photo courtesy of Bangor Savings Bank The Dover-Foxcroft Area Food Cupboard was one of the eight non-profit winners from across the state — chosen from 48 entries listed on the ballot — in the 2016 Bangor Savings Bank Community Matters More program.
8 years ago School year nears an end in RSU 68 By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — With the final day for students set for June 14 and the current academic year concluding at the month’s end, the RSU 68 directors had a brief agenda for the June 7 meeting.
8 years ago Trash talk Commissioners nearing deadline for solid waste disposal decision By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — For a number of months, the Piscataquis County Commissioners have been weighing options for the long-term future of solid waste disposal as after 2018 the contract between the Municipal Review Committee (MRC) and the Penobscot Energy Recovery Company (PERC) expires.
8 years ago Whoopie Pie Fest get sweeter Organizers plan exciting changes for June 25 event DOVER-FOXCROFT — For the seventh year, the Center Theatre and Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce will partner with other local and regional businesses to bring the sweetest Maine festival back to downtown Dover-Foxcroft.
8 years ago Center Theatre awarded $2,700 grant DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre has been awarded $2,700 from the Maine Community Foundation’s Piscataquis County Fund.
8 years ago Sarah Elizabeth Palmer Tent #23 Photos courtesy of Sarah Elizabeth Palmer Tent #23 CIVIL WAR MEMORIALS — The Sarah Elizabeth Palmer Tent #23, Daughters of Union Veterans (DUV) and the Daniel Chaplin Camp #3, Sons of Union Veterans (SUV) held a joint memorial May 28 to honor two Dover-Foxcroft residents who served during the Civil War.
8 years ago TOP WORK OF ART Photo courtesy of GFWC/Miosac Club Foxcroft Academy senior Youjin Choi was recently recognized at an assembly or her painting of roses.
8 years ago RSU 68 passes budget Moved to June 14 referendum By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — A proposed $10,515,086 RSU 68 budget for the 2016-17 academic year was approved at the annual district budget meeting on May 31 at the SeDoMoCha School.
8 years ago Colley graduates from UMPI PRESQUE ISLE — Lauren Colley of Dover-Foxcroft was among the 156 students who graduated from the University of Maine at Presque Isle on May 14.
8 years ago Officials meet with Rep. Higgins By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — The selectmen had the opportunity to hear about developments from the 127th session of the Maine State Legislature from Rep.
8 years ago DHHS plans pilot program Seeks broader Piscataquis area presence DOVER-FOXCROFT — During a meeting last fall with Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Commissioner Mary Mayhew, residents of the region spoke about the need to reestablish an agency presence in the region to increase access for those seeking DHHS services.
8 years ago Hydrangea tree dedication marks GFWC anniversary DOVER-FOXCROFT — GFWC/Miosac Club members gathered at the Marion Doore Park May 18 for a double tree dedication.
8 years ago Drama camp open for enrollment DOVER-FOXCROFT —Center Theatre’s Summer Drama Camp sessions are scheduled for 8 a.
8 years ago Dover Low Vision Group slated to meet Friday DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover Low Vision Group will meet at the Thayer Parkway Community Room from 10 to 11:30 a.
8 years ago Session of ‘Medicare 101’ scheduled for June 16 DOVER-FOXCROFT — Leslie Lizotte LSW, community service specialist from the Eastern Area Agency on Aging, will be holding a Medicare 101 presentation in the Sebec Room at Mayo Regional Hospital on Thursday June 16 at 6 p.