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Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom MIRACLE TREE CONTRIBUTIONS -- The SeDoMoCha Middle School Builders Club held its fourth annual Miracle Tree Event on Dec. 1-2 at The Commons at Central Hall in Dover-Foxcroft, with proceeds from raffle tickets for 25 trees sponsored by area businesses and organizations totaling nearly $9,400 to benefit backpack programs in RSU 68, SAD 4, SAD 41, SAD 46, and Union 60, the Dover-Foxcroft Area Food Cupboard, the SeDoMoCha Wellness Program, and five children through the Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis Community Christmas Project sponsored on behalf of the Builders Club. On Dec. 14 the Builders Club presented Miracle Tree Event donations to representatives from various organizations.

SeDoMoCha Builders Club Miracle Tree Event raises $9,400 to help brighten the holidays

December 18, 2018

During the annual Hometown Holidays Celebration on Dec. 1-2, 25 decorated trees and accompanying goods were on display at The Commons at Central Hall for the SeDoMoCha Middle School Builders Club’s fourth annual Miracle Tree Event.

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Outdoors in Maine9 hours ago

Simmons wins his 100th career match, helps Foxcroft to a fifth-place finish at Rumford tourney

The Foxcroft Academy wrestling team hosted its home opener Thursday, Dec. 13. Three teams from the Penobscot Valley Conference competed with the Ponies, Bucksport, Ellsworth, and Calais. This turned out to be a special night as Foxcroft senior Dustin Simmons reached a great personal milestone with his 100th career victory.

2 days ago

Basketball Hall of Fame to bring 13 regular-season games to Cross Insurance Center

When Jamie Russell informed his players on the Central of Corinth girls’ basketball team that they would be playing a game at the Cross Insurance Center during the upcoming holiday break, the Red Devils reacted like they had just opened an extra Christmas present.

6 days ago

MDI defeats Foxcroft in Ponies’ home opener

The Foxcroft Academy girls battled back to get within one at 29-28 late in the third quarter during the Ponies’ 2018-19 home opener in a Class B North matchup against Mount Desert Island High School on Wednesday, Dec. 12. The Trojans would then pull ahead and hold on for a 52-36 victory.

Opinion Browse Opinion

Letter8 hours ago

Finish the task

Bruce Poliquin will, and must, continue his challenge to the Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) system and the constitutionality of the results. He will, because it is his choice as a citizen of this Republic and he has the freedom to do so. He must, because he is a Representative of the voters in the 2nd Congressional District (CD2) who, 20,000 strong, voted against the RCV and feel disenfranchised by the results of the new voting system.

Column8 hours ago

The day Eileen met Santa Claus

Have I told you how Eileen met Santa Claus? December 9, 2016 (Was it that long ago?) Eileen and I were in Augusta, Maine shopping, browsing, and visiting her parents’ gravesite at Central Maine Veterans Cemetery. The day was overcast, sunshine breaking through the clouds now and then, but not enough to mitigate the chilly mid-20s temperature, 12 mph wind combination.

Column5 days ago

Trump’s Tweets? Keep ’em coming

The more I read about the relationship of the White House press corps with recent US Presidents, the more I appreciate President Trump’s use of Tweets to communicate with Americans.

Column6 days ago

Now is the time to cut taxes and reform government

At what point in your life are you most likely to spend extravagantly? When are you most likely to waste? When are you most likely to purchase the thing you don't need, or indulge yourself on the thing that you want, or eat out more often, at more expensive restaurants?

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15 hours ago

Siesta Sanctuary open house Dec. 29

Over 80 beautiful parrots will celebrate the holidays at a free open house on Saturday, Dec. 29 from noon to 4 p.m. at Siesta Sanctuary, 104 Brown Road. There is no snow date.

16 hours ago

Calendar of events

Upcoming events around the region.

1 day ago

DRHS students and Dexter Sunrise Kiwanians assemble holiday food boxes

Early on the morning of Dec. 15, Dexter Regional High School student government and Key Club members, along with several Dexter Sunrise Kiwanis members, gathered at P&L Country Market to assemble and wrap 52 Christmas food boxes to be given to area families.

2 days ago

Three Rivers Kiwanis to serve annual Christmas dinner

Three Rivers Kiwanis will be serving Christmas dinner on Tuesday, Dec. 25 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Kiwanis Headquarters building, 15 Harris Pond Road, off Park Street. The Penquis Valley High School Key Club will be helping serve along with many volunteers from the community.

3 days ago

Citizens’ Climate Lobby news

On Dec. 2 a dozen locals braved icy conditions to attend an informational meeting about the Citizens’ Climate Lobby. Organizer Laurie Sproul explained the group’s mission to “put a price on carbon.” She described her most recent lobbying trip to Washington, D.C., and announced that a bipartisan bill has been sponsored in the House of Representatives.

3 days ago

Workshop teaches to be prepared and not fearful

About two dozen area residents (including Bangor and Ellsworth) gathered this past Saturday morning. Dec. 15 at the Abbott Memorial Library to hear Brownville’s Felix Blinn discuss “Being Prepared.” how to take practical steps to anticipate likely disruptive events in a hopeful instead of fearful manner.

SeDoMoCha Builders Club Miracle Tree Event raises $9,400 to help brighten the holidays

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D-F Police Sgt. Lyford hired as sheriff’s chief deputy

Judge Walker formally sworn in day after ranked choice voting ruling

Moosehead Lake regional fisheries biologist recognized for 30 years on the job

Maine Basketball Hall of Fame Classic benefits players and fans

Simmons wins his 100th career match, helps Foxcroft to a fifth-place finish at Rumford tourney

Basketball Hall of Fame to bring 13 regular-season games to Cross Insurance Center

MDI defeats Foxcroft in Ponies’ home opener

Finish the task

The day Eileen met Santa Claus

Trump’s Tweets? Keep ’em coming

Now is the time to cut taxes and reform government

Siesta Sanctuary open house Dec. 29

Calendar of events

DRHS students and Dexter Sunrise Kiwanians assemble holiday food boxes

Three Rivers Kiwanis to serve annual Christmas dinner

Citizens’ Climate Lobby news

Workshop teaches to be prepared and not fearful

D-F Police Sgt. Lyford hired as sheriff’s chief deputy

D-F officer graduates from Maine Criminal Justice Academy

Maine’s high court upholds Burton murder conviction