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Dover-Foxcroft Homecoming parade celebrates Foxcroft Academy Bicentennial

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QUASQUICENTENNIAL — The Thompson Free Library celebrated its 125 years during the 2023 Dover-Foxcroft Shiretown Homecoming parade on the morning of Saturday, Aug. 4 as the procession turns from Summer to North Street.
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FOXCROFT ACADEMY BICENTENNIAL — Foxcroft Academy Head of School Arnold Shorey and RSU 68 Superintendent Stacy Shorey served as parade marshals during the 2023 Dover-Foxcroft Shiretown Homecoming parade on Aug. 4, which celebrated the Foxcroft Academy Bicentennial.
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50TH REUNION — The Foxcroft Academy Class of 1973 had a float in Saturday’s parade in recognition of the class’ 50th reunion.
Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom
CHURCH FLOAT — Members of the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church took part in this year’s Dover-Foxcroft Shiretown Homecoming procession.
Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom
FAIR TO MIDROAD — Several weeks before the 136h Piscataquis Valley Fair Aug. 24-27, fair personnel and attractions were part of the annual Dover-Foxcroft Shiretown Homecoming parade on Aug. 4.
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MINI TRAFFIC JAM — Anah Shriners had their cars circling the streets during the Homecoming parade in Dover-Foxcroft.
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BOOKMOBILE — Author Theresa Sneed’s, a 1976 graduate of Foxcroft Academy, float is pulled in front of the Dover-Foxcroft Post Office.
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PONY TIME — “The Rock ‘n Roll Riders” celebrate the Foxcroft Academy Bicentennial during this year’s Dover-Foxcroft Shiretown Homecoming parade on Saturday morning.

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