8 years ago HEALTHY KIDS DAY Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom Participants in a kilometer fun run take off on Park Street by the Piscataquis Regional YMCA in Dover-Foxcroft during last year’s Healthy Kids Day.
8 years ago Walk to ‘Wake the Silence’ with the JD Foundation May 21 By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Saturday, May 21 the Abbot-based JD Foundation — a nonprofit organization serving the state through suicide prevention and anti-bullying and education by providing holistic approaches and helpful tools to individuals who seek such support — is planning the inaugural five kilometer Walk to Wake the Silence.
8 years ago Thompson Free Library news By Kim Brawn DOVER-FOXCROFT — The month of May finds the Thompson Free Library participating in community events and hosting interesting programs.
8 years ago Central Hall landscaping and brick laying set to be completed this summer DOVER-FOXCROFT — Have you seen all the buzzing and activity going on at Central Hall this winter and spring? The Friends of Central Hall Committee (FOCH) are excited to announce that the time is near to start the landscaping, laying of engraved bricks and the fun part of putting this grand old building back together again.
9 years ago County officials still weighing solid waste options By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County and over 180 other members of the Municipal Review Committee (MRC) have already made or will be selecting a plan soon on solid waste disposal for beyond 2018 when the MRC contract with the Penobscot Energy Recovery Company (PERC) expires.
9 years ago Corridor moratorium ordinance extension set Annual D-F town meeting on Saturday morning By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — In June 2014 residents approved an ordinance concerning private distribution corridors, including paved highways, pipelines and high tension transmission lines.
9 years ago Forum designed to start two-way conversation Focus on heroin and opiate use By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — Medical providers, members of law enforcement, social service representatives, legislators and other members of the community gathered at Mayo Regional Hospital for a pair of community forums on April 19 to have a conversation on heroin and opioid use in Piscataquis County and across Maine.
9 years ago Low vision group meeting DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover Low Vision Group will meet at the Thayer Parkway Community Room from 10 to 11:30 a.
9 years ago GFWC/Miosac Club announces ice out on Sebec Lake DOVER-FOXCROFT — GFWC/Miosac Club Sebec Lake Ice Out Chairman Anne Cress announces the contest winner is Betty Richardson with a perfect guess on April 18 at 4:15 p.
9 years ago ‘Sound of Music’ opens to rave reviews DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre’s Youth Production of “The Sound of Music”, opened April 22 and audiences were thrilled with the production.
9 years ago Warrant signed for April 30 town meeting By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — The selectmen signed a 12-article warrant for the annual town meeting on Saturday, April 30 at 9 a.
9 years ago Piscataquis Jr. Chamber outlines program at FA DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce developed the Jr.
9 years ago Kindergarten class eggs hatch DOVER-FOXCROFT — For several weeks students in Elizabeth Chabot’s kindergarten class at SeDoMoCha Elementary were anticipating that a half dozen different colored eggs in a classroom incubator would hatch, and the youngsters would then be able to see some newborn chicks.
9 years ago SeDoMoCha MS mathletes crunch the numbers DOVER-FOXCROFT — Students on the SeDoMoCha Middle School Math Team participated in the state meet April 7 at Eastern Maine Community College in Bangor.
9 years ago FA parents’ Step Up Night will be April 28 DOVER-FOXCROFT — Parents of current eighth-graders are invited to Foxcroft Academy’s Step Up Night, which will be held in the gymnasium on Thursday, April 28 at 6 p.
9 years ago Pine Tree Hospice Variety Show set for April 29 DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Friday, April 29 at 7 p.