By Stuart Hedstrom Staff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — Thanks to an increase in the adjusted state contribution under the Essential Programs and Services funding model, each of the four member towns of RSU 68 will see a decrease in its assessment for the 2015-16 budget.

   By Stuart Hedstrom Staff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — Following discussions at several meetings, during an Aug.

  DOVER-FOXCROFT — The man who spurred the longest manhunt in modern state history surrendered peacefully about noon Tuesday at the Piscataquis County Jail, according to the sheriff’s office.

Contributed photo –– The Living Word Assembly of God presented the summer Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis backpack program with a check to help provide food for area children.

   DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Retired Educators Association met July 28 at the Bear’s Den.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Over the past several years, the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District (PCSWCD) has made incredible strides in developing and improving its two community forests that total over 400 acres at the Law Farm in Dover-Foxcroft and our Demonstration Forest in Williamsburg.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover Low Vision Group will meet in the Thayer Parkway Community Room from 10-11:30 a.

 Photo courtesy of Emily Adams The Dover-Foxcroft Recycling Center now holds a monthly drawing for $100 in gift certificates as an incentive to recycle.

  Final shows Aug.

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.