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Central Hall project continues

By Stuart Hedstrom Staff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — For the last three years, work has been ongoing to renovate Central Hall on East Main Street.

Maine Scholastic Art and Writing grants Oh Gold Key Award

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy senior Gloria Oh has received a Gold Key Award from the Maine Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.

Maine’s Poet Laureate to speak on Jan. 29

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Wesley McNair, Maine’s Poet Laureate, returns to Dover-Foxcroft on Thursday, Jan.

Foxcroft Academy to host District V Honors Festival performance on Feb. 7

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy will host the Maine Music Educators Association (MMEA) District V High School Honors Festival performance on Saturday, Feb.

Smith named to dean’ list

Kaleb Sterling Smith NORTHFIELD, Vt.

Mayo receives $250,000 memorial gift for Oncology Dept.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Mayo Regional Hospital CEO Marie Vienneau met with Jane Hibbard-Merrill and her husband Charles in December to discuss a $250,000 donation from the family to relocate and improve Mayo’s Oncology Services.

Moreshead’s ‘Orangutan’ may be chosen for Augusta art exhibit

Staff report DOVER-FOXCROFT — SeDoMoCha Middle School eighth-grader Gavyn Moreshead’s graphite drawing “Orangutan” has been nominated for an art exhibit recognizing some of the top student artists from across the state of Maine.

SeDo. in the midst of No Name Calling Week

By Stuart Hedstrom Staff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — From Jan.

Early Head Start helps children and families get ready for school

By Stuart Hedstrom Staff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — Income-eligible families now have an opportunity for their young children to take part in a program designed to teach them the skills needed to be ready for later schooling, while also providing support for the rest of the family.

Selectmen approve negotiable demolition on barn

By Stuart Hedstrom Staff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — In 2013 the Browns Mill Park on Vaughn Street was formally opened to provide four seasons of recreation space for the town, after a great deal of grant-funded efforts went into cleaning up the former tannery site.

Sen. King staff outreach hours Jan. 29

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Maine Adult Education Association receives grant

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Shirley Wright, executive director of the Maine Adult Education Association (MAEA), is pleased to announce that the association has received a $10,000 grant from the Commission on Adult Basic Education (COABE), generously funded in part by Dollar General Literacy Foundation.

PRYMCA announces New Year’s Challenge

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis Regional YMCA is proud to host its New Year’s Weight Loss Challenge and encourages friends, family and coworkers to form teams and get involved.

FA winter recital on Sunday

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Foxcroft Academy Winter Student Recital will be held at the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church on Sunday, Jan.

Master Gardener Volunteers training starts in early March

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Applications are due Feb.

Commissioners OK courthouse cupola renovation

By Mike LangeStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — While extensive renovations have been done to the Piscataquis County courthouse in recent years, the cupola on the roof is still showing its age.

Rabbit hopping demo tomorrow

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The emerging sport of rabbit hopping will be demonstrated to a local 4-H club Wednesday, Jan.

STUDENT MUSICIANS TO THROW DOWN

Photo courtesy of Foxcroft Academy/Kevin Xu ‘14 Foxcroft Academy will present “Throw Down Thursday: The Night of Rock” at the Center Theatre on the evening of Thursday, Jan.

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