DOVER-FOXCROFT — The local High School Art Contest, sponsored by the GFWC/Miosac Club, was held March 22 at the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Pine Tree Hospice will offer its core training for volunteers during the week of April 12-18.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Horizon Scholarships were established in an attempt to expand academic opportunities and enhance the personal and academic growth of Foxcroft Academy students.

    DOVER-FOXCROT — Foxcroft Academy’s fourth annual Community Film Festival will be held at Dover-Foxcroft’s historic Center Theatre on Friday, April 3 at 7 p.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — As part of continuing efforts to increase operating efficiency, Mayo Regional Hospital has contracted with a New Hampshire-based company to print and mail patient statements, and to handle return mail or undeliverable addresses.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre announces a special performance by Yellow Brick Road on April 4 at 7 p.

Observer photos/Stuart Hedstrom  The Living Word Food Cupboard in Dover-Foxcroft served its last distribution on March 27, following a brief celebration to recognize the volunteers who have helped to feed those in need (below).

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — Once again the annual GrowMe collaboration, a partnership between the Valley Grange, Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District and Piscataquis County branch of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, brought a taste of Maine agriculture to nearly 50 classrooms and about 750 grade K-3 students across the region.

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — With the elections being held last November.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Pine Tree Hospice is excited to announce a new series which will meet weekly for six weeks, beginning on Wednesday, March 25 (excluding April school vacation week) from 6:30-7:30 p.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Mayo Regional Hospital has achieved a placement on Harvard Pilgrim’s Hospital Honor Roll for high performance in medical quality, patient satisfaction and patient safety.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Highlands Classical Trio is pleased to announce a new program of classical music to usher in spring.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday evening, April 1.

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    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Are you caring for a loved one and want to talk with your family about your wishes about end of life care or are not sure how to talk with a neighbor who is facing an illness?     Family caregiver specialist Josephine Cirrinone with the Eastern Area Agency on Aging will be presenting this topic on Thursday, April 2, during Senior Network at the Community Room at the Morton Avenue complex.

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — In recognition of excellence in safety and health management for its employees, Mayo Regional Hospital was presented with the Safety and Health Award for Public Employees (SHAPE) Award during a ceremony on March 18 in the hospital’s Piscataquis Room.

New committee consists of county officials, not state appointees By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — With the demise of the Maine Board of Corrections and widespread support to return local control to county jails, a new statewide committee has been formed to assist the transition and make recommendations on cost savings.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — A vendor and craft fair will be held at the Morton Avenue Municipal Building (the old Morton Avenue Elementary School) Gymnasium on Saturday, March 21.