3 years ago Dover and Foxcroft failed to merge 5 times. Then women got the right to vote. DOVER-FOXCROFT— It took five tries and women’s right to vote to form the combined town of Dover-Foxcroft, but it finally happened in March 1922.
3 years ago A holiday train that brings cheer to children and donates to food pantries will stop in Maine BROWNVILLE — A holiday train decked out in twinkling lights — and equipped with a boxcar that transforms into a stage for performers — plans to stop in Piscataquis County this winter.
3 years ago Maine’s 1st regional high school faces major hurdle before it can get millions in state funding GUILFORD — Local districts involved in Maine’s third attempt at a regional high school will need to cover the costs of an engineering study and other planning efforts before they can get millions in state funding to build the project.
3 years ago Sgt. Loring named Maine Game Warden Supervisor of the Year WINSLOW – Maine Warden Service Sgt.
3 years ago Icelandic bakery in Dover-Foxcroft thriving after opening during the pandemic DOVER-FOXCROFT — At first glance, Vail’s Custom Cakes & Icelandic Bakery is the kind of small shop you would find along a stretch of Main Street in most rural towns in Maine.
3 years ago SeDoMoCha shines the spotlight on outstanding students and staff DOVER-FOXCROFT — Each month the SeDoMoCha School recognizes “Students in the Spotlight” celebrating pupils from kindergarten to grade 8 and a staff member who teachers and staff have determined best demonstrate a specific positive attribute or characteristic chosen for the timeframe from the Habits of Mind (a set of life skills for educators and parents).
3 years ago State’s decision on proposed ski resort could determine Moosehead region’s future GREENVILLE — Community members and officials packing a public hearing Tuesday debated whether a proposal to redevelop a partially defunct ski area in Piscataquis County is viable enough to bring long-term prosperity to the region.
3 years ago Foxcroft Academy Horizon Scholarship winners DOVER-FOXCROFT – Two students and two faculty members were presented Horizon Scholarships by Tom Lizotte of the Board of Trustees at Foxcroft Academy on June 6.
3 years ago Overdose deaths in Piscataquis where there are virtually no treatment centers exceeded most rural counties A county with virtually no treatment centers for opioid addiction had the second worst fatal overdose rate among rural counties last year in Maine.
3 years ago $16.4M SAD 46 budget approved for June 14 referendum DEXTER — A proposed $16,425,377 SAD 46 budget for the 2022-23 academic year was approved at the annual district meeting on June 2 at the Ridge View Community School.
3 years ago Monson veterans monument unveiled on Memorial Day MONSON — Veterans from the Civil War to the present with ties to Monson are permanently recognized with their names engraved on a brand new monument.
3 years ago Memorial Day observed in Dover-Foxcroft and Monson Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom MEMORIAL DAY IN DOVER-FOXCROFT – Participants in the annual Memorial Day parade in Dover-Foxcroft march from the fire station down East Main Street to the Piscataquis River bridge for a wreath ceremony, which was followed by a presentation at Monument Square.
3 years ago Tradewinds to replace mainstay convenience store in Dover-Foxcroft DOVER-FOXCROFT — The founder of Tradewinds Markets plans to demolish and rebuild a convenience store and gas station in Dover-Foxcroft as the new owner of the property.
3 years ago What Maine parents are telling their kids after yet another school massacre By Lia Russell and Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff On Wednesday morning, May 25, Christina Caron dropped her children off at school in Bangor.
3 years ago $7.77M SAD 4 budget moved to June 14 referendum GUILFORD — A proposed 2022-23 SAD 4 budget totaling $7,772,120 was approved May 25 during the annual district budget meeting held in the Piscataquis Community Elementary School cafeteria.
3 years ago A cluster of Dover-Foxcroft businesses have closed or changed ownership in recent weeks DOVER-FOXCROFT — Multiple businesses in Dover-Foxcroft have closed or announced changes in ownership in the past month.
3 years ago Northern Light Mayo Hospital employees recognized for nursing excellence DOVER-FOXCROFT – Northern Light Mayo Hospital honored a nurse and a certified nursing assistant for excellence in care on the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.
3 years ago Theatre seeks teens for travelling show The Center Theatre in Dover-Foxcroft announced that it is looking for area actors between the ages of 14 and 19 to take part in their 2022 Summer Travelling Show.