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Katahdin cruise to benefit Friends of Squaw Mountain

GREENVILLE — An end-of-summer cruise is set for the steamship Katahdin on Saturday, Sept.

Workshop to address strategies for fish passage in the Pleasant River watershed

BROWNVILLE JCT — A technical training focusing on the proper installation and maintenance of road stream crossings in order to prevent problems caused by erosion and to enhance water quality and fish passage, will be held on Sept.

Cooking Matters at the Store for Adults

GREENVILLE — Piscataquis Public Health Council will be holding a supermarket tour to show area families how to make healthy choices at the store on a limited budget.

BICENTENNIAL RAFFLE

The Sangerville Bicentennial Committee drew the winning raffle tickets for a Husqvarna chainsaw and five cords of firewood at its Sept.

Grinnell promoted to Dexter PD detective lieutenant

By Mike LangeStaff Writer DEXTER — Kevin Wintle remembers the day when he and Alan Grinnell both joined the Dexter Police Department in 1987.

Math Nights planned for SeDoMoCha pre-K families

By Stuart Hedstrom Staff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — In recent years students and family members of the pre-kindergarten program at SeDoMoCha Elementary School have been able to take part in an evening of activities designed to promote literacy.

Grant application approved for Mocs Power Sports and Rentals

By Stuart Hedstrom Staff Writer BROWNVILLE — An application to the state’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is being submitted by the town of Brownville on behalf of Mocs Power Sports and Rentals, located on Front Street in the Junction, after the application seeking $45,000 for the business was approved during a special town meeting on Sept.

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Rec director’s resignation sparks questions

By Mike LangeStaff Writer DEXTER — The recent resignation of Dexter Recreation Director Jimmy Bell prompted a big turnout at the Sept.

D-F Land Use Ordinance electronic sign amendments scheduled for November election

By Stuart Hedstrom Staff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — The next step toward placing an amendment to the Land Use Ordinance, concerning electronic signs, on the ballot for the Tuesday, Nov.

Playground celebration draws hundreds to Crosby Park

By Mike LangeStaff Writer DEXTER — Despite competition from a parade in Corinna and two Dexter Regional High School sporting events, Saturday’s Family Fun Day at the new Dexter Community Playground was considered very successful.

Dexter Family Fun Day in the Park shaping up

By Mike LangeStaff Writer DEXTER — Sack races, ring toss, three-legged races, a donut-eating contest and other games for kids of all ages are on tap for the first-ever Dexter Family Fun Day in the Park Saturday on Sept.

Seaplane Fly-In turns 40, but shows no sign of slowing down

By Mike LangeStaff Writer GREENVILLE — There were plenty of places to grab a snack, a souvenir or even a GPS system at the 40th annual International Seaplane Fly-In in Greenville last weekend.

‘Buying Local Meat’ program coming to D-F, Milo and Guilford

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A class on how to save money and get a quality product while buying meat directly, taught by Donna Coffin, is the next workshop in the “You Can” series at three locations.

Meeting in Greenville scheduled for Sept. 11 on non-motorized trails

AUGUSTA — The Maine Division of Parks and Public Lands will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, Sept.

Chamber seeks Business of the Year nominations

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce celebrates with local businesses.

Medicare 101 Sept. 18

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Leslie Lizotte LSW Community Service Specialist from the Eastern Area Agency on Aging will be holding a Medicare 101 presentation in the Borestone Room at Mayo Regional Hospital on Wednesday, Sept.

Music has never guided Dexter native wrong

By Gloria AustinHoulton Pioneer Times Music has always been a part of Ron Clukey’s life.

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