11 years ago JUNE 11 DOVER-FOXCROFT VOTING RESULTS *denotes incumbent Board of SelectmenTop 2 voted in for three-year terms VotesGail D’Agostino* 256Jane Conroy* 220Jeffrey Merchant 111Top 1 voted infor a 1-year term VotesBenjamin Cabot 169Roger Kaufman 75Mary Merchant 61Kenneth Finnemore 32Glen Villane 23 RSU 68 Board of DirectorsTop 2 voted in for three-year terms VotesMarc Poulin 231Jennifer Chase 177Christopher Maas* 161 HAD 4 Board of DirectorsTop 1 voted in for a three-year term VotesChristopher Clukey 224Christopher Maas 135 Thompson Free Library Executive Committeefor one year term VotesAmy Fagan-Canon* 344 Warrant articles2: $1,899,580 from revenues and surplus to reduce tax commitment:Yes 314No 583: $3,652,035 for town operations:Yes 270No 1054: $132,250 to capital reserve to fund capital equipment: Yes 290 No 835: $54,500 to capital reserve to fund capital improvements to town buildings and facilitiesYes 284No 876: Acceptance of $96,670 of state funders for URIP:Yes 332No 417: Appropriation of $741,125 in sewer department revenues:Yes 311No 62 Full results can be found at www.
11 years ago June 27 dinner to benefit the Arno family DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis Club, along with the generosity of business merchants of the area, is organizing a benefit pasta dinner and raffle in memory of Dacano Arno, to be held on Thursday, June 27 at Foxcroft Academy from 4–8 p.
11 years ago D-F historical society exhibit to focus on Mary Elizabeth Greeley By Mary AnnisDover-Foxcroft Historical Society President This year the Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society will be setting up an exhibit in the front room of the Observer Building Museum, featuring the works of Miss Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” Greeley.
11 years ago Students will be able to read all summer long By Stuart Hedstrom Staff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — Thanks to a grant from the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation, totaling approximately $7,500, students in grades 4-8 at the SeDoMoCha School each had the opportunity to order $21 worth of books to read over the summer.
11 years ago SeDoMoCha recognized as a healthier school By Stuart Hedstrom Staff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — Due in part to the expanded school lunch menu, providing students with more healthy foods to fill their plates, and offering programs on proper diet and how to stay active, the SeDoMoCha School received the Healthier U.
11 years ago Foxcroft Academy Class of 2013 scholarships and awards American Legion Awards: Samara Gould, Miranda ChurchAnna Shaw Buck Prize for Spoken French: Daniel DeckerAnna Shaw Buck Prize for Written French: Cody LevensalorBowman Constructors Scholarship: Michael Lunn C.
11 years ago Senior Network summer schedule DOVER-FOXCROFT — Senior Network continues to meet in the Community Room at the Morton Avenue Municipal Building over this summer on a reduced schedule.
11 years ago PRYMCA offering free healthy lunches and snacks DOVER-FOXCROFT — For the fourth year, the Piscataquis Regional YMCA will be offering free healthy meals to all children 18 and under in the community.
11 years ago Criminal docket DOVER-FOXCROFT — The following cases were heard under the Piscataquis Criminal Docket at the Piscataquis Judicial Center during March, April and May.
11 years ago Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis celebrate 75th anniversary DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis Club will celebrate its 75th anniversary on Saturday, June 15 with a dinner at Foxcroft Academy, said Anniversary Chair Tom Gerrish.
11 years ago CLASS OF 2013 Among the speakers at Foxcroft Academy’s graduation on the afternoon of June 9 was Valedictorian Letong Yang, left, and Salutatorian Yuxin Li.
11 years ago New kiosk will help increase access to DHHS programs By Stuart Hedstrom Staff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — With no office of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Piscataquis County — one of three counties along with Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties to not have such a facility — residents often have to go to Bangor or Skowhegan to access services, provided they have a way to travel these distances.
11 years ago Piscataquis UBM busy riding for many charities By Stuart Hedstrom Staff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — From the early spring through the fall, members of the United Bikers of Maine (UBM) Piscataquis County — which consists of about 80 total members including several who do not own a motorcycle — head out on the highway to enjoy rides across the region and beyond.
11 years ago Eight alumni inducted into Foxcroft Academy Academic Hall of Fame DOVER-FOXCROFT — Eight Foxcroft Academy alumni were inducted into the Foxcroft Academy Academic Hall of Fame at a ceremony held in the gymnasium on May 11.