Dover-Foxcroft gives measure another 180 daysBy Stuart Hedstrom Staff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — Nearly a year ago, via a town meeting vote, residents approved an ordinance concerning private distribution corridors including paved highways, pipelines and high tension transmission lines.

Contributed photo AHERN FAMILY — Pictured are Rick, Harley and Krystal Ahern.

Photo courtesy of Judy Raymond BLANKETEERS — Nearly 200 participants took part in the 2015 Project Linus Blanket Day held at the Penquis Higher Education Center in Dover-Foxcroft on April 25.

  Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom VETERANS’ RECOGNITION  – Veterans of the Armed Forces marched and rode in a motorcycle procession during the Memorial Day ceremonies in Dover-Foxcroft on May 25.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom MEMORIAL DAY IN DOVER-FOXCROFT – Dover-Foxcroft observed Memorial Day on May 25 with a procession starting on Summer Street, which then traveled to Monument Square and the Piscataquis River bridge on East Main Street for ceremonies to honor all of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

Contribued Photo STATE ART RUNNER-UP – Foxcroft Academy Senior Gloria Oh earned second-place honrs at the state level for the annual General Federated Women’s Club (GFWC)/Miosac Student Art Show.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The public is invited to Foxcroft Academy’s Spring Student Recital at the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church on Sunday, May 31 at 3 p.

Well-known restaurant to return DOVER-FOXCROFT – Pamela Ames thought she was retiring a little over a year ago, and closed the doors of Shiretown Pizza for what she thought was the last time.

  Contributed photo RETIRING —  Pastor Thomas and Rhonda Bruce will be leaving the Living Word Assembly of God in Dover-Foxcroft at the end of the month after 20 years of service to the region.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis Public Health Coalition, the region’s Healthy Maine Partnership, will be hosting an on premises alcohol seller training on Tuesday June 9 from 8 a.

Contributed photo  STUDENTS OF THE MONTH – Dexter Regional High School has announced Students of the Month for April 2015.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — It’s been a long winter, right? How many laughs, guffaws and giffles have you experienced lately? Let the YesterYear Music Makers help you with your transition to spring and summer with some great music from the past.

DEXTER — Michaela White, a senior at Dexter Regional High School and the daughter of Mike and Shannon White, was selected to receive the 2015 Principal’s Award, Principal Stephen Bell announced.

  Contributed photo DAVE MELLO DEXTER – Bluesmen Dave Mello and Leo Lynch will play at the Wayside Theatre on Sat.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer  DOVER-FOXCROFT – What started as a public hearing on a Community Development microenterprise grant at last week’s county commissioners’ meeting turned into a philosophical discussion about government assistance to businesses in general.

Photo courtesy of Foxcroft Academy TREE PLANTING FOR ARBOR WEEK – The Foxcroft Academy Key Club planted a flowering crab apple tree by the school dormitories as part of the town of Dover-Foxcroft’s Arbor Week observance.

 DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine – The Piscataquis County Commissioners took another step at last week’s meeting toward replacing the aging and cramped sheriff’s office.

By Stuart Hedstrom Staff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT – With a new full-time OB-GYN physician joining Mayo Women’s Health last year, the hospital has also been working to expand services for expectant mothers from the earliest stages of pregnancies through birth.