Piscataquis Observer

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom THE FUTURE OF MONSON -- Libra Foundation Chairman and CEO Craig Denekas, left pictured with Monson Historical Society President Glenn Poole, discusses the organization’s plans to redevelop the community into an art destination during a July 15 presentation at the Monson Historical Society. Since the fall about a dozen properties, including a farm and the community center, have been purchased by the Portland-based Libra Foundation and in the months since the various buildings have been torn down or are in the renovation process for the purpose of transforming the community into an artists colony as part of its mission of making significant contributions to worthy causes across Maine.

SAD 41 officials to put $263,000 in additional state subsidy toward town assessments in next budget

As part of the newly-approved state budget SAD 41 will be receiving approximately $263,000 more in state subsidy for 2017-18 and during a July 12 meeting the school board made a motion to use all these funds to reduce the assessment for the four district towns in the next version of the spending plan to be brought forward later in the summer.

6 days ago

Dexter Town Council approves $4.5 million budget

The town council gave its unanimous approval to a net municipal budget of $4,515,292 for the 2017-18 fiscal year during a July 13 meeting. This figure represents an increase of a little more than $129,000 from the previous year.

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Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom AYALA SOCCER ACADEMY -- Tino Ayala, a rising sophomore at Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire and a 2016 Foxcroft Academy graduate, speaks to attendees of his Ayala Soccer Academy on July 14 at the SeDoMoCha School campus in Dover-Foxcroft. Looking on is Ayala’s brother Rico -- a rising sophomore at Foxcroft Academy -- who was one of seven high school students helping out at the week-long camp for kindergarten through grade 8 soccer players.

Former Foxcroft Academy soccer star stays in the game with his own youth camp

July 18, 2017

As he considers his future in the sport following a serious knee injury last summer shortly before starting college, for the second consecutive year Dover-Foxcroft resident and 2016 Foxcroft Academy graduate Tino Ayala helped dozens of younger players in kindergarten through grade 8 improve their skills through his Ayala Soccer Academy July 10-14 on campus of the SeDoMoCha School.

7 days ago

West rolls past East in Lobster Bowl

The West roared out to a 26-0 lead, then went on to put up the most points it has ever scored in a Lobster Bowl with a 55-18 victory over the East at Thornton Academy's Hill Stadium on a sunny Saturday, July 15. Net proceeds from the game go to the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

2 weeks ago

PCHS promotes JV coach to lead boys basketball team

Alden Gregory is not unlike most Maine high school basketball fans, sharing a love for the sport and understanding its importance in helping the non-snow lovers among the populace cope with the most challenging time of year.

2 weeks ago

Rowell’s Navigators hold off Acadians to remain undefeated at home

The team faced a few pitching jams, but the Rowell’s Navigators came away unscathed in the end to defeat the Trenton Acadians 6-4 in a Junior American Legion game on July 7 at Foxcroft Academy.

Opinion Browse Opinion

Column5 days ago

Yes, there was a good reason for the shutdown

The spinning has commenced as it relates to the government shutdown.

Letter5 days ago

Homecoming Committee would like to honor some special residents at the Aug. 5 parade

The Dover-Foxcroft Homecoming Committee has been very busy planning the “95th Anniversary”-themed parade on Saturday, Aug. 5. They have selected residents celebrating their “90 something birthdays” to participate in the parade in a special way.

Letter1 week ago

Override solar veto

I am very concerned about the rising cost of electricity in Maine. Thankfully, the Legislature is taking action to reduce electricity costs for our homes and businesses

Column2 weeks ago

LePage and House Republicans win the shutdown showdown

It is hard to argue that this government shutdown didn't yield positive results. The last budget approved by Maine lawmakers over the governor's veto in 2015, contained $6.7 billion in spending, which, if you recall, was a bloated "compromise" budget that spent hundreds of millions of dollars more than its predecessor.

Living Browse Living

2 days ago

Dexter Sunrise Kiwanis to host cruise-in on Aug. 5

The third annual Kiwanis Cruise-In will take place on Saturday, Aug. 5 (rain date is Aug. 6) from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the Ridge View Community School.

2 days ago

Moosehead Marine Museum receives two $10,000 grants for sunken steamboats documentary

The Moosehead Marine Museum (MMM) received two separate $10,000 grants from the Libra Foundation and the Fisher Charitable Foundation to support production of a historical documentary film featuring steamboat wrecks in Moosehead Lake.

2 days ago

Center Theatre to host ‘Tick Talk’ with Lyme disease specialist on Tuesday evening

Thanks to the generosity of Hometown Health Centers, the Center Theatre is hosting Lyme disease specialist Dr. Bea Szantyr at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25. Dr. Szantyr’s “Tick Talk” is an informative look at ticks, the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi which causes Lyme disease, the incidence of Lyme disease in Maine, the difficulties of medical diagnosis, and steps to take to protect oneself and family.

5 days ago

Calendar of events

Summer calendar of events

5 days ago

FairPoint upgrades broadband service to more than 220 locations in Piscataquis County

FairPoint Communications, a Consolidated Communications company, recently announced the completion of broadband expansion projects across Piscataquis County.

6 days ago

Partners for Peace offering domestic violence intervention training

Partners for Peace, the domestic violence resource center formerly known as the Spruce Run-Womancare Alliance, will host a 40-hour training session in Dover-Foxcroft for anyone interested in volunteering with the organization. The training will begin in August and take place over six to seven weeks.

Libra Foundation updates residents on making Monson an arts destination

Here’s why state is issuing a lot more any-deer permits

Corinna man charged with OUI following crash in D-F

SAD 41 officials to put $263,000 in additional state subsidy toward town assessments in next budget

Dexter Town Council approves $4.5 million budget

Former Foxcroft Academy soccer star stays in the game with his own youth camp

West rolls past East in Lobster Bowl

PCHS promotes JV coach to lead boys basketball team

Rowell’s Navigators hold off Acadians to remain undefeated at home

Yes, there was a good reason for the shutdown

Homecoming Committee would like to honor some special residents at the Aug. 5 parade

Override solar veto

LePage and House Republicans win the shutdown showdown

Dexter Sunrise Kiwanis to host cruise-in on Aug. 5

Moosehead Marine Museum receives two $10,000 grants for sunken steamboats documentary

Center Theatre to host ‘Tick Talk’ with Lyme disease specialist on Tuesday evening

Calendar of events

FairPoint upgrades broadband service to more than 220 locations in Piscataquis County

Partners for Peace offering domestic violence intervention training

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Danny Hall

Harriet C. Mitchell

John A. Glover

Corinna man charged with OUI following crash in D-F

Injured hiker carried off Borestone Mountain