DOVER-FOXCROFT — With nine of his seniors departing and just two players with significant varsity experience returning, Foxcroft Academy boys basketball coach Dave Carey understands that it may take some time for his team to hit its stride.

Boyer, White honored by Big Ten Conference     It was quite a weekend for Foxcroft Academy senior Pete Boyer, who learned on Saturday that he is one of 13 semifinalists for the coveted Fitzpatrick Trophy and on Sunday that he has been voted the Big Ten Football Conference 2014 Player of the Year.

Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom Foxcroft Academy senior Peter Boyer is one of 13 semifinalists for the Fitzpatrick Trophy, which for over 40 years has been presented to the top senior football player in the state of Maine.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy has been selected as the destination for the 2015 Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic training camps.

33 TWICE Observer photo/Mike Lange Dexter’s Adam Wintle (33) eases into the lane ahead of Hall Dale’s Brian Allen (33) during Saturday’s preseason contest at Dexter Regional High School.

HERE IT COMES Observer photo/Mike Lange Madison Chadbourne of Foxcroft Academy gets ready for a downcourt pass during Saturday’s pre-season contest against Hall-Dale in Dexter.

Observer photo/Mike Lange  Dylan Harmon-Weeks of Foxcroft Academy turns the corner with Hall-Dale’s Ryan Sinclair in pursuit.

HAIR-RAISING EXPERIENCE Observer photo/Mike Lange Macie Melvin (left) looks for an outlet while being guarded by Hall-Dale’s Jill Whynot during Saturday’s Maine Highlands FCU Tip-Off Classic.

Observer photo/Mike Lange Dexter center Megan Peach launches a jumper during Saturday’s pre-season game against Hall-Dale.

JUMPER Observer photo/Mike Lange Greenville Laker Trevor Richards squeezes this shot by Tristan French of PCHS.

Observer photo/Mike Lange Foxcroft Academy’s Drew Smith watches as teammate Hunter Smith’s deuce goes in during Saturday’s Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union Tip-Off Classic against Hall-Dale at Dexter.

SPEED STEAL Observer photo/Mike Lange Erin Speed (21) of PCHS picks off a pass during last week’s pre-season contest against Greenville.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — In conjunction with the Hometown Holiday celebration, the Foxcroft Academy Key Club, along with clubs from Dexter, Nokomis, Greenville, PCHS and Penquis, will host the third annual Reindeer Run 5K run/walk on Sunday, Dec.

By Tim ObreyRegional Fisheries Biologist     “The fishing law book is way too simple,” said no one…ever.

This summer Alyssa Murano, a junior at Penquis Valley High School in Milo, attended an NCA (National Cheerleaders Association) Cheering Camp with some of her teammates, where she was nominated for the All-American Team.

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    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Eight new members were inducted into the Foxcroft Academy Athletic Hall of Fame during a ceremony held at halftime of the Ponies’ 66-13 win over Hermon in the Homecoming football game on Oct.

Contributed photo PCHS senior Alex Speed was honored at a school assembly on Nov.