By Mike LangeStaff Writer  DEXTER — A new program designed to teach youngsters the basics of forestry and outdoor recreation skills could be approved by the Maine Department of Education as early as next month.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom NOT SAVORING THE FLAVOR — Fifteen entrants in the 12 and under whoopie pie eating contest were able to forget their table manners as they competed to see who could eat a whoopie pie and a half the fastest as part of the 2015 Maine Whoopie Pie Festival in Dover-Foxcroft on June 27.

BEAUPRE, Leo J.

BUTTERFIELD, Raymond “Buffy” G.

LACOURCIERE, Hope A.

ROSEBUSH, Lawrence Malcom, 94, Bangor, June 21, 2015.

STICKNEY, Donald, 96, Brownville, June 16, 2015.

VAINIO, Madeline P.

WRIGHT – A graveside committal service for Ralph and Katherine Wright, who passed away March 10, 2015 and December 20, 2014, respectively, will be conducted 10 a.

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