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Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom STUDENT READERS — Foxcroft Academy Head of School Arnold Shorey introduced four student leaders to read the Declaration of Independence aloud during a Sept. 4 celebration for the school hosting a copy of the Dunlap Broadside Declaration of Independence in the Jim Robinson Field House during the Maine Historical Society’s statewide tour of the document for the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding. From left, Junior Class President Alicen Kane, Senior Class President Jadenne Frigon, Junior Class Vice President Kendall Killam and Senior Class Vice President Jasmine Hall.
Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom STUDENT READERS — Foxcroft Academy Head of School Arnold Shorey introduced four student leaders to read the Declaration of Independence aloud during a Sept. 4 celebration for the school hosting a copy of the Dunlap Broadside Declaration of Independence in the Jim Robinson Field House during the Maine Historical Society’s statewide tour of the document for the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding. From left, Junior Class President Alicen Kane, Senior Class President Jadenne Frigon, Junior Class Vice President Kendall Killam and Senior Class Vice President Jasmine Hall.
Maine Historical Society brings rare copy of Declaration of Independence to Foxcroft Academy
September 9, 2026
DOVER-FOXCROFT — To mark the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America, the Maine Historical Society brought a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence it has had in its collection since the early 20th century to each of the state’s 16 counties to provide everyone the opportunity to see one of the nation’s most important documents. Foxcroft Academy hosted one of 26 surviving copies of the Dunlap Broadside of the Declaration of Independence, printed in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776, and sent to the Colonies to announce American independence, from Sept.
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Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom AIR MAIL — Paul Dyer of Vacationland Jumps in Waterville delivers the game ball to Dexter Regional High School Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Adam Gudroe after skydiving onto the field prior to the first ever home night game for the Tiger football team on Sept. 4. Dexter faced Stearns in a rematch of last year’s 8-man Small School North final and the Minutemen won 42-8.
Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom AIR MAIL — Paul Dyer of Vacationland Jumps in Waterville delivers the game ball to Dexter Regional High School Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Adam Gudroe after skydiving onto the field prior to the first ever home night game for the Tiger football team on Sept. 4. Dexter faced Stearns in a rematch of last year’s 8-man Small School North final and the Minutemen won 42-8.
Dexter lights up the field for first Friday night football game
September 6, 2026
DEXTER — With the flick of a switch, the Dexter Regional High School football field was illuminated near dusk for the school’s first ever night game on Sept 4. Thanks to the efforts of many across the community and $75,000 awarded by T-Mobile, the Tigers were able to open the 2026 season in primetime in Dexter against longtime rival Stearns High School of Millinocket.
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