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Keeping family skeletons in the closet

Genealogists have an unwritten code of ethics. While we should seek the truth about our family lines without flinching, we also have an implicit obligation to respect others’ privacy and not cause deliberate hurt needlessly by revealing secrets.

Nunsense auditions at Center Theatre June 17 and 21

The Center Theatre and the Slightly Off-Center Players announce auditions for the upcoming production of “Nunsense” written by Dan Goggin. This hilarious production is being performed by an all-female cast, ranging in ages from the late teens to seniors.

Six local club women attend the General Federation of Women’s Clubs convention

Six women from the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) Miosac Club in Dover-Foxcroft attended the GFWC Spring Convention at the Hollywood Hotel & Casino May 11-12. Those attending were Suzanne Raymond, Anne Cress, Minnie McCormick, Vicki Moschella, Rheba Michaud and Dorothy Tonick along with 55 other women from around the state.

April Students of the Month at Dexter Regional High School

DRHS April Students of the Month

Historical society marking book release with photo and art contest

By mid-summer a new book chronicling the history of the Canadian Pacific Railway in Brownville Junction will be on the market. Author Ken Hatchette is looking for input in deciding the best cover photo or original artwork for the cover theme.

Foxcroft Academy Key Club presents ‘Key Clubby Bears’

The Foxcroft Academy Key Club was very happy to present Pine Tree Hospice and the Spruce Run-Womancare Alliance with a set of Key Clubby Bears for their work with young children.

Ready for summer

Bob Norcott recently spent several days refurbishing the sign greeting those coming into Sebec Village

Summer calendar of events

Events calendar

2017 Black Fly Festival set in Milo on Saturday

The Milo Events Committee invites the public to join a day of fun and festivities with the annual Black Fly Festival on Saturday, June 3. The theme this year is “Remembering the 50s.”

World War II veteran tours Augusta on 95th birthday

On May 18 Sen. Paul Davis (R-Sangerville) welcomed Clifford Wiley of Dover-Foxcroft and his family to the Statehouse to receive a Legislative Sentiment in the House of Representatives honoring his 95th birthday.

NAMI Family and Friends group learns about Penquis programs

Recently NAMI Family and Friends heard about Penquis programs to help parents build good relationships with their children from Community Parent Educator Stephen Madera.

June events set at Thompson Free Library

We’ve arrived at the crossroads of summer at the Thompson Free Library. So many possibilities, so many opportunities for all ages -- patrons and the public -- to have fun, learn something new and engage with their community.

2017 Maine Constitution Essay Contest winner

Kiley Eckstein of Garland is among the first-place winners of the 2017 Maine Constitution Essay and Poster Contest.

PCSS honor parts

The Piscataquis Community Secondary School (PCSS) proudly announces Bailey Woodard as the Class of 2017 Valedictorian.

Chamber Business After Hours and ribbon cutting at new home of Chloe’s Collections on June 1

The Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce will host a Business After Hours and ribbon cutting for Chloe’s Collections, a full-service florist formerly of Parkman. The event for Chamber members will be on Thursday, June 1 from 5-7 p.m. at the 1 North Street location.

Skeleton Crew learns about age-related hearing loss

Chris Clukey, certified audiologist of Dover Audiology, spoke about age-related hearing loss at the Abbott Memorial Library's Skeleton Crew meeting in Dexter earlier in the month.

Calendar of events

May and June events

Cushing honored for half century of Kiwanis service

Kiwanis President Brian Woodworth, Past Lt. Gov. Bob Moore and current Lt. Gov. Buddy Webb presented John Cushing with a Legion of Honor certificate and pin denoting 50 years of committed service and membership in the Kiwanis organization.

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