10 years ago Residents approve near $4.59M budget By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — All 11 referendum articles were passed by a majority of the 418 residents at the polls on June 14.
10 years ago Next budget meeting July 19 Referendum would be July 26 GUILFORD — After a proposed $7,133,215 SAD 4 budget for the 2016-17 academic year was voted down at the June 14 referendum — by a margin of 389-149 across the six district communities — the school board will now be working to bring another version of the spending plan to the voters.
10 years ago 200 YEARS AS THE TOWN OF DEXTER Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom Dave Pearson reads the proclamation incorporating the town of Dexter on June 17, 1816 exactly 200 years later during a ceremony at the Dexter Town Hall.
10 years ago Searchers find Greenville woman GREENVILLE — A local woman who had been missing since the morning of June 13 was in good condition when she was found in the woods late in the afternoon on the following day officials said.
10 years ago Trip back in time marks Dexter’s 200th anniversary DEXTER — On June 17, 1816 the town of Dexter — then part of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts — was officially incorporated, named in honor of Judge Samuel Dexter who at the time was the Democratic candidate for governor of the commonwealth.
10 years ago Annual Piscataquis Cruise-In on Sunday DOVER-FOXCROFT — The sixth annual Piscataquis Cruise-In, sponsored by the Piscataquis County Republican Committee, will be held on Sunday, June 26 from 10 a.
10 years ago FEMA funds available for food and shelter programs DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program.
10 years ago Retired educator news DOVER-FOXCROFT — The May meeting of the Piscataquis County Retired Educators’ Association was held on May 24 at the Bear’s Den.
10 years ago Historical documentary features lost Moosehead Lake steamboats GREENVILLE — The Moosehead Marine Museum is partnering with Moosehead Lake Divers to bring the history of steamboats on Moosehead Lake to life in the form of a historical documentary film “The Sunken Steamboats of Moosehead Lake.
10 years ago Theatre offering international opera and movie performances on the big screen DOVER-FOXCROFT — Three recordings of live opera performances captured on film will be shown at the Center Theatre this summer.
10 years ago Guilford Committee seeks parade participants GUILFORD — The Guilford Bicentennial Committee would like to invite all businesses, clubs, family groups, streets and neighborhoods in the area to participate in the bicentennial parade on Saturday, July 30.
10 years ago Historical society meeting Tuesday evening SANGERVILLE — The Sangerville Historical Society will hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.
10 years ago Duplicate bridge results GUILFORD — The Mid-Maine Duplicate Bridge Club played on June 13 with the following results: first place: Ron Lyford of Hartland and Harry Bridge of St.
10 years ago Senior center project makes great progress over the last year DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Maine Highlands Senior Center (MHSC) held its annual meeting on June 18 at the Stitham Camp on Sebec Lake.
10 years ago Free college planning workshops DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center (MEOC) will be hosting free workshops, “Essentials of College Planning,” for adults 19 and over at the Penquis Higher Education Center, 50 Mayo Street, on Thursday, July 14 and 28 at 1 p.
