By Stuart Hedstrom Staff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — For the last several weeks those turning in their bottles and cans at the Dover-Foxcroft Redemption Center could choose to donate their deposits to Dacano’s Fund in exchange for having their name entered in a drawing to win a yard art piece of flowers made of scrap materials and created by Tri-County Technical Center (TCTC) Student Services Coordinator Brian Welsh.

  By Stuart Hedstrom Staff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — Since the former Moosehead Manufacturing facility closed its doors along the Piscataquis River in 2007, a number of stakeholders from across the community, state and the country have been working to revitalize the large parcel of downtown property.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — As part of its commitment to making the Maine Highlands one of the safest and most heart-healthy regions in the state, Mayo Regional Hospital has purchased four portable Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) available for public use in regional events.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The popular community sings of over 60 years ago at Sebec Lake can be relived again this month when Lee McKusick, the original song leader, returns to lead folks in the old favorites.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis Public Health Coalition is offering a free educational Cooking Matters pop-up store tour for seniors 60-plus on Aug.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On June 14 Tisbury Manor presented Community Service Awards to Jacob Van Meter and Eric Reeves.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Governor Paul R.

      Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom Once again the Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis held its annual auction at the Pisctaquis Valley Fairgrounds with the event taking place on July 23-25.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer   DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Tuesday, Nov.

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 DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre and the Slightly Off-Center Players are looking for an experienced director for the winter 2015 production of “A Christmas Carol”.

Denise Buzzelli Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce Executive Director   DOVER-FOXCROFT — Some of Piscataquis’ County’s most talented young actors, ages 6-19, come together for a spectacular portrayal of the classic tale under the direction of a very talented 17-year-old student from Dover- Foxcroft.

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   DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Saturday, Aug.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — For more than a quarter century area children ages 6-9 have the opportunity to attend the Spruce Run-Womancare Alliance’s Harmony Camp, which is being offered this summer in Dover-Foxcroft and in Dexter and Guilford next month “We have 25 kids today, we had 26 show up on the first morning,” Angie Alfonso of the Spruce Run-Womancare Alliance said on July 16, the last of three days of the Harmony Camp session once again taking place at the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church.

  Stuart Hedstrom Staff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Board of Selectmen approved a mil rate of $18.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Maine Health Access Foundation (MeHAF) has awarded $618,116 to 16 nonprofits across the state in the second phase of its Healthy Community grant program.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Observer Building located in Union Square is now open for summer hours, every  Thursday from 11 a.