By Mike LangeStaff Writer     GREENVILLE — The July 6 train derailment in Lac Megantic, Quebec has prompted Greenville Fire Chief John Simko to request that Montreal, Maine and Atlantic Railway do a thorough inspection of tracks running through the community.

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — For the last half decade steps, with much of the work funded by a $600,000 grant for brownfields clean-up from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), have been taken to convert the former Maine Leathers Tannery property along the Piscataquis River into a public recreation area.

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    MACHIAS — Trent Patterson of Dover-Foxcroft was named to the spring Dean’s List at the University of Maine at Machias.

Independence Day was once again was marked by a number of activities sponsored by the Sebec Village Associations, with proceeds from the events benefiting the Reading Room.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Officials with the Charlotte White Center (CWC), a non-profit organization with over 30 years of experience providing support services to individuals facing the life challenges of cognitive, intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as behavioral health issues, announced that a contribution has been made to the town of Dover-Foxcroft.

MCKUSICK – A graveside memorial service for Thelma J.

DOWNS, William Jr.

    July 18 is the date for the Piscataquis Pomona Grange annual Fun and Fund Raiser at the Boomsma’s home — 17 River Road in Abbot.

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — With a no-hitter over the Northern Lumber squad earlier in the American Legion season already on his resume, Motor City pitcher Tyler Neville loomed as a potential challenge for the Penquis Navigators when he took the mound for a July 12 contest.