10 years ago All of SeDoMoCha MS gets a slice of Pi By Stuart Hedstrom Staff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — For the third year in a row, SeDoMoCha Middle School celebrated Pi Day with a session of afternoon activities related to the non-terminating ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter.
10 years ago Shoreland zoning amendments to appear on June 8 ballot By Stuart Hedstrom Staff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Tuesday, June 9, residents will decide on some proposed amendments to the town’s shoreland zoning ordinance after the selectmen voted to place such an article on the referendum ballot, during a March 9 meeting.
10 years ago ‘Talk Transportation’ March 18 DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Maine Department of Transportation is looking to “Talk Transportation” and seeks public input regarding any and all types of transportation issues during a series of upcoming public meetings throughout the state.
10 years ago New format for Evergreen children’s bereavement program DOVER-FOXCROFT — A death in the family affects every member from the oldest to the youngest.
10 years ago Medicare 101 set for March 19 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, March 19 at 6 p.
10 years ago Foxcroft Academy raising funds for Disney trip DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Foxcroft Academy marching band is going to Disney World.
10 years ago Library book sale March 19-21 DOVER-FOXCROFT — A “Spring is Coming” 10-cent book sale will be held at the Thompson Free Library on 186 East Main Street.
10 years ago Group would give SeDoMoCha musicians a boost By Stuart Hedstrom Staff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — Nearly 60 percent of students at SeDoMoCha Middle School participate in a music ensemble and all pupils in pre-kindergarten through grade 4 are served by the elementary music program.
10 years ago Snowplowing problems persist in Orneville, commissioners say By Mike LangeStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — With spring only nine days away — on the calendar, at least — snowplowing was still on the minds of the Piscataquis County commissioners last week.
10 years ago Sophomores emerge as Foxcroft Academy’s Winter Carnival champions DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy’s sophomore class won the “Wonders of the World” snow sculpture competition to cap a dominant Winter Carnival performance that also featured victories in five of the other nine categories: skits, tug-of-war, volleyball, snow baseball/softball and dress-up days.
10 years ago ‘Arts on Film’ series at Center Theatre DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre in Dover-Foxcroft is pleased to announce its “Arts on Film” series.
10 years ago Farm and estate planning workshop set for March 7 DOVER-FOXCROFT — As a woodland owner, have you ever given any thought to “what’s next” when you are ready to move, retire or leave your land to family? Do you have a plan for what will happen to your land if you were to experience a major change in your life? You may want to join the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District (PCSWCD), in partnership with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Piscataquis County, as they present a farm and estate Succession Planning Workshop on Saturday, March 7.
10 years ago Mayo cardiologist to accept position at Central Maine Medical Center DOVER-FOXCROFT — Mayo Regional Hospital announced that cardiologist Dr.
10 years ago Genealogy meeting March 12 DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Wassebec Genealogical Society meets Thursday, March 12 at 6:30 p.
10 years ago Foxcroft Academy Jazz Band earns highest rating at district festival, qualifies for States DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Foxcroft Academy Jazz Band earned the highest rating (1) for its performance at the MMEA District Jazz Festival at the Stearns Auditorium in Millinocket on Feb.
10 years ago Monson logger pleads guilty to theft DOVER-FOXCROFT — A Monson logger pled guilty to four charges of timber theft in Piscataquis County District Court in Dover-Foxcroft last week.
10 years ago ‘In the Blood’ Friday at Center Theatre DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre in Dover-Foxcroft announces a one-time performance of “In The Blood”, a live docu-exhibit illustrating the life, skills and character of the turn-of-the-century Maine lumbermen and river drivers.
10 years ago FROZEN TREATS Observer photo/Jeannette Hughes A hungry deer looks up before enjoying some feed at the Sebec home of the Piscataquis Observer’s Jeannette Hughes.