DOVER-FOXCROFT — A benefit cakewalk, special rendition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and other surprises spice up the annual recital at the Buie School of Music this Father’s Day.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — During June Rowell’s Garage will set $25 aside for every retail vehicle sold, and at the end of the month these funds will be given to the Partnership Food Pantry (also known as the Guilford Food Cupboard).

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — The executive director of BanAir Corporation met with the Piscataquis County Commissioners last week to explain the advantages of having the county become part of the Bangor area Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ).

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — By a vote of 7-1, the RSU 68 school board voted to accept the nomination of Robert Lucy as the district’s superintendent during a June 3 meeting at the SeDoMoCha School.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre announces its 2014 Summer Concert Series, featuring folk artist Greg Brown, country star Kathy Mattea, and bluegrass duo The Gibson Brothers.

What: Dover-Foxcroft municipal referendum and electionWhen: Tues.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society will meet on Wednesday evening, June 4 at 7 in the Gerrish room at Thayer Parkway.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover Cove Farmers Market (DCFM) recently received $3,000 from an anonymous donor at the Maine Community Foundation.

101st BIRTHDAY! Contributed photo Avis Spear celebrated her 101st birthday on May 19 with her granddaughter Judi from Virginia and a few friends at Pleasant Meadows in Dover-Foxcroft.

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    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Pollinators include bees, birds, butterflies, bats, and beetles.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom Barbara Clark, center, of Dover-Foxcroft was the winner in the Piscataquis Observer’s Find the Hot Air Balloon Contest.

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — With the referendum ballot set to be decided at the polls on Tuesday, June 10, citizens had a final chance to inquire about the election items during a public hearing as part of a May 28 selectmen’s meeting.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom A hot air balloon travels over the town of Dover-Foxcroft on the evening of May 31 during the second annual Piscataquis Heritage Hot Air Balloon Festival, after taking off from the Piscataquis Valley Fairgrounds and traveling to Sangerville.

District-wide referendumon Tuesday By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — Voters from the four RSU 68 communities attending the annual district budget meeting May 27 at the SeDoMoCha School gave their approval to a budget totaling $9,972,119 for the 2014-15 academic year.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — American Legion Post 29 of Dover-Foxcroft hosted a dinner honoring all veterans from Dover-Foxcroft who served in the armed forces during the Vietnam Warera.

Memorial Day was recognized in Dover-Foxcroft with a procession through town.