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Ten members of the Piscataquis Region Retired Educators Association met on May 23 at the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft.

Chamber ribbon cutting welcomes Whitney’s Variety

By Stuart Hedstrom, Staff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — About four months after the doors were first opened, Whitney’s Variety on East Main Street was formally welcomed to the region with a Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony during the business’ grand opening festivities held in the early afternoon of Thursday, May 25.

Unearthed jacket reveals glimpse into Maine POW camp during WWII

Nearly eight decades ago, two young brothers discovered two Army-style jackets strewn along the area known today as Pritham Avenue in Greenville.

Milo Memorial Day events

Observer file photo/Jeannette Hughes MILO’S ANNUAL CEREMONY — A rifle salute on the West Main Street bridge is part of a past Memorial Day observance in Milo.

Garland to remember those who gave their lives for country

GARLAND — This year’s Memorial Day (Monday, May 29) observance will feature a band concert of patriotic music at 7:30 a.

American Legion Post 119 Memorial Day ceremonies

American Legion Conner-Trafton Post 119 of Guilford will be conducting three Memorial Day Ceremonies on Monday, May 29.

Dover-Foxcroft Memorial Day plans

Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom MEMORIAL DAY IN DOVER-FOXCROFT – Participants in the 2022 Memorial Day parade in Dover-Foxcroft march from the fire station down East Main Street to the Piscataquis River bridge for a wreath ceremony.

Von Kress wins ‘Manie Musicale 2023’

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School MAINE MUSICALE WINNER — Gaberiel Von Kres was the overall winner for Dexter Regional High School of the “Manie Musicale 2023” competition in the French classes.

American Legion voluntary toll road

MILO — American Legion Post 41 of Milo will be conducting a voluntary toll road on Friday, May 26 and Saturday, May 27 from 8 a.

Piscataquis Regional Food Center receives MaineCF grant to support the Dover-Foxcroft Area Food Center

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis Regional Food Center has received a $10,000 grant from the Roger N.

Registration open for the Northern Light CA Dean Hospital Bike and Boat fundraiser

GREENVILLE — Northern Light CA Dean Hospital announces its beloved Bike and Boat fundraiser is now open for registration.

Mullis receives Future Leaders Scholarship from Girl Scouts of Maine

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Rachel Mullis, a graduating Girl Scout Ambassador from Dover-Foxcroft has received a Silver Level Girl Scouts of Maine Joanne Crepeau Future Leaders Scholarship for her exemplary efforts within the organization and demonstrated leadership skills.

Dover-Foxcroft ballot ready for June 13

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The budget amount is still to be finalized, but the Dover-Foxcroft Select Board formally signed the RSU 68 warrant for Tuesday, June 13 to join the town’s municipal ballot in the voting booth.

Piscataquis Community Secondary School third quarter honor roll

Grade 12, highest honors: Emma Calnan, Gabriella Clark, Kendall Kimball, Saia Miles, Maria Fernanda, and Pinheiro Velame; high honors: Samantha Goodwin, Jarrin Grant, Sydney Grenier, Jennifer Lonergan, Norah MacMahon, Christina Maguire, and Christopher Maguire; honors: Chad Bush, Maximillan Daehn, Braeden Gerry, Hunter Ronco, Molly Sipple, Gracie Talbot, Katelynn White, Meriel Willey, and Anna Zimmerman.

Greenville officials mull moratorium ordinance

GREENVILLE — As a potential way for Greenville to be proactive before any large-scale development projects come before the town, a moratorium ordinance may be added to the larger existing land use ordinance.

Penquis Valley Middle School term 2 honor roll

Grade eight, high honors: Shyanna Gauvin, Ashley Ladd, Anna Smith, and Darelyn Young; honors: Connor Badger, Whitneigh Bubar, Thomas Eddy, Krista Graves, Lucas Gruber, Peyton Herbest, Christopher McGuinness, Mackenzie Michaud, Jessa Plummer, Joshua Ray, Logan Small, and Nichollas Small.

Dexter Regional High School third quarter honor roll

Grade 12, highest honors: Emma Alexander, Lauryn Brunner, Jennifer Downing, Sydney Fogler, Elyssa Jerome, William Kuznierz, Alexandria Mullins, Sophia O’Donnell, Aleaha Richards, and Payson Reinhardt; high honors: Ivey Batey, Benjamin Bourgoin, Bryce Connor, Sydney Dyson, Tiffany Heinrichs, Kasey Hurd, Kayden Kimball, Annika King, Brendon Mehlhorn, Jozlynn Paige, Elisa Picariello, Caleb Schobel, and Cole Tibbetts; honors: Brooklynne Blockler, Hunter Burrill, Tami Cummings, Dawson Dow, Olivia Gilman, LaKota Glidden, Zachary Gudroe, Makayla Moore, Jillean Poliquin, David Race, Brady Reynolds, Madison Rowe, Thomas Rowe, Camryn Spack, and Ethan Tarr.

Dexter students’ art displayed in Monson

MONSON — On Saturday, May 13 two students from Dexter Regional High School were a part of a gallery exhibition that showcased students‘ work from area schools who were selected for the Monson Arts program.

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