By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — In recognition of being the eldest resident of Dover-Foxcroft Beryl Dow — who turned 99 in April — was presented with the Boston Post Cane by town officials and the Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society during a ceremony on June 29 at her West Main Street home.

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DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Spruce Run‚Ä“Womancare Alliance will be offering four special support group sessions focused on art activities beginning in late July.

Contributed photo Maine’s Second Congressional District Democratic candidate Emily Cain (D-Orono) was again in attendance at the Maine Whoopie Pie Festival on June 25 in Dover-Foxcroft — having attended every year since the event began in 2009.

By Judy HarrisonBDN Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT — A Holden man was indicted June 30 on eight charges by the Piscataquis County grand jury.

By Kim Brawn DOVER-FOXCROFT — Summertime is fun time at the Thompson Free Library as we offer up an exciting mix of special programs.

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  BOSTON — Gabrielle Marie Henderson, of Dover-Foxcroft and a graduate of Foxcroft Academy, was named to the 2016 spring semester dean’s list at Simmons College.

  Good Shepherd Food Bank brings emergency food assistance DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Good Shepherd Food Bank’s Food Mobile will be distributing food, including fresh produce, perishable and non-perishable items to people in need in the Dover-Foxcroft area.

Photo courtesy of Maine Highlands Federal Credit UnionCAMPAIGN FOR ENDING HUNGER — Sid Stutzman from the Stutzman Farms Senior Share Program received a donation from Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union on June 23.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Representatives from the Department of Health and Human Services will be available to assist area residents on the first Thursday of each month, starting July 7, from 8:30 a.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — Following the approval of all the items on the annual referendum warrant, the selectmen took the next steps for several articles during a June 20 meeting.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — The long-term plans for municipal solid waste disposal across the Unorganized Territories (UT) in Piscataquis County are now in place after the county commissioners came to an agreement on where tonnage from the Lily Bay and Orneville transfer stations will go during a June 21 meeting.

  Observer photo/Stuart HedstromTABLE MANNERS NOT REQUIRED — Entrants in the youth whoopie pie eating contest see who can finish their treats the fastest during the 2016 Maine Whoopie Pie Festival on Saturday, June 25 in downtown Dover-Foxcroft.

Contributed photoGREEN IMPROVEMENTS — Skip Dodson from Circle D Spray Foam and Rollin Thurlow, chair of the Center Theatre’s facilities committee, examine areas in need of additional insulation.

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Contributed photo 50-YEAR MASONIC SERVICE MEDAL — Former Dover-Foxcroft resident and Foxcroft Academy teacher Richard Harvey, third from left, was recently presented with his 50-year Masonic Medal in his current hometown of Farmington.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The grand opening of the Center Theatre on Aug.