Piscataquis
Cleanup under way for Riverfront Redevelopment in Dover-Foxcroft
By Stuart Hedstrom, Piscataquis Observer on May 15, 2013, at 11:40 a.m.
DOVER-FOXCROFT — In recent weeks passersby have seen the construction vehicles and heard the clanging and banging as crews have been working on the cleanup phase on the Riverfront Redevelopment project at the former Moosehead Manufacturing site — which will become a mixed-use property on the Piscataquis River through Arnold ...
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Defense attorney: Evidence about alternative suspect should get new trial for man convicted of strangling ex-fiancee
PORTLAND, Maine — The man serving two consecutive life sentences for killing his former girlfriend and the toddler she was baby-sitting more than a decade ago in Dexter on Wednesday asked the state’s high court to allow DNA tests to be conducted on evidence he claims would show someone else ...
Dexter schools add new anti-hazing rules after football players suspended, charged with assault
DEXTER, Maine — The SAD 46 board of directors have implemented new policies regarding hazing and overnight activities in the wake of several hazing incidents during a lockdown event at Dexter Regional High School last fall. During an overnight event for the high school’s football team on Nov. 16 and ...
Bowerbank man turns in teen son to police after finding stolen property, including weapons
BOWERBANK, Maine — A father called police after finding property in the woods he believed his son stole. A man found several items in the woods in Bowerbank on Sunday including flashlights, machetes, knives, powdered foods, a tarp and a .22 caliber revolver, Sgt. Michael Gould of the Piscataquis County ...
Births in Penobscot, Piscataquis counties
on May 14, 2013, at 2:26 p.m.
Penobscot Valley Hospital, Lincoln Births in April To Amiee Drost and Calvin Curtis Jr. of Prentiss Township, a son, Jamison Calvin Curtis, April 17, 2013. To Sara Adams of Lincoln, a daughter, Madison Raye Moran, April 24, 2013. Mayo Regional Hospital, Dover-Foxcroft Births through May 6 To Samantha Chase-Swan of ...
Greenville’s Louis Hilton remembered for philanthropy, love of hometown
GREENVILLE, Maine — Louis O. Hilton, who contributed greatly to the Greenville area, is being remembered fondly by the community following his recent death in Florida. Hilton, 80, died on May 6 after a short hospital stay in Palm Beach, Fla., according to the Palm Beach Daily News. “I’ve known ...
High court to consider Jeffrey Cookson’s request for DNA testing a second time
PORTLAND, Maine — The Maine Supreme Judicial Court this week will consider the appeals of three convicted murderers, including the man serving two consecutive life sentences for killing his former girlfriend and the toddler she was babysitting more than a decade ago in Dexter. Jeffrey Cookson, now 49, is asking ...
From the community
Volunteers need to plant trees on Bean Hill on Mother’s Day
Bangor Daily News on May 08, 2013, at 2:57 p.m.
SANGERVILLE, Maine — The Sangerville Community Forest Committee started its reforestation of the town’s Bean Hill Woodlot on May 5, and is asking for volunteers on Mother’s Day, May 12, to help plant 1,500 seedlings and saplings. A $9,925 Project Canopy grant from the Maine Forest Service of the Maine ...
From the community
MMG promotes Corey Graham to vice president
Bangor Daily News on May 07, 2013, at 3:26 p.m.
At MMG’s annual meeting held April 10, the company’s Board of Directors promoted assistant vice president, Corey Graham, to vice president. “Corey has brought forth knowledge and experience which has resulted in many contributions both in his primary areas of responsibility and MMG overall,” stated MMG President and CEO Larry ...
Forest rangers investigating small brush fire in Sebec
SEBEC, Maine — Forest rangers and firefighters were able to quickly extinguish a small brush fire along the Milo Road on Monday morning. Kent Nelson, Fire Prevention Specialist for the Maine Forest Service, said a pair of rangers were in the area conducting a stump cruise when the fire was ...
Maine at War
Sixth Maine’s screaming demons hurdled the Stone Wall at Fredericksburg
By Brian Swartz, Special Sections Editor on May 06, 2013, at 3:51 p.m.
Frantically loading and firing their rifled muskets, the Mississippi infantrymen defending the Stone Wall at Fredericksburg in Virginia about 11:05 a.m. on May 3, 1863, suddenly realized that all the .58-caliber lead bullets in the world would not stop the screaming, wild-eyed berserkers swarming toward them. No matter how many ...
Dexter schools looking to lend its curriculum to Chinese schools
DEXTER, Maine — This school year, Dexter started its international student program and brought six students from China to Dexter Regional High School. SAD 46 is looking to take it one step further next year. Superintendent Kevin Jordan said SAD 46, with its partner Global Study Connections based in Dover-Foxcroft, ...
Guilford kindergarten student responsible for April bomb threat; March threat resolved
GUILFORD, Maine — A kindergarten student was responsible for a bomb threat at Piscataquis Community Elementary School last month, a school official confirmed Friday. SAD 4 Superintendent Paul Stearns said the threat occurred on April 12, marking the fourth such incident the district has experienced this spring. “We had a ...
Former Brownville Junction, Penquis coach Carroll Conley dies at 80
GLENBURN, Maine — Former Brownville Junction and Penquis Valley of Milo boys basketball and baseball coach Carroll Conley Sr. was remembered Friday for his love of teaching those sports. Conley, who compiled a 282-107 record over 20 years as a varsity basketball coach and guided the Brownville Junction baseball teams ...
Dover-Foxcroft voters approve warrant articles for next month’s referendum election
By Stuart Hedstrom, Piscataquis Observer on May 01, 2013, at 5:14 p.m.
DOVER-FOXCROFT — Residents gave their approval to six articles during the annual town meeting on Saturday, April 27, at the Morton Avenue Municipal Building. The affirmed articles will now go to the June referendum ballot, which will be decided at the polls on Tuesday, June 11. Those in attendance approved ...
Rowell’s Garage in Dover-Foxcroft to honor car salesman’s 30-year career
By Bill Pearson, Piscataquis Observer on May 01, 2013, at 12:41 p.m.
DOVER-FOXCROFT — Harold Chase should know what kind of cars are available at Rowell’s Garage. Not only has Chase been a car salesman at the local dealership since 1983, he has also been one of its best customers. Chase has purchased 28 vehicles from Rowell’s starting in 1959 with a ...
Run through the mud for Lupus research Saturday
By Stewart Hedstrom, Piscataquis Observer on May 01, 2013, at 12:12 p.m.
DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — On Saturday, May 4, runners can take part in a five-kilometer (3.1 miles) run/walk for Lupus research. Registration will be held at 8 a.m., and the race will start at 9 a.m. at Kiwanis Park behind the Piscataquis Regional YMCA on Park Street. “We wanted to come ...
Dover-Foxcroft seniors learn how they can avoid getting scammed
By Stuart Hedstrom, Piscataquis Observer on May 01, 2013, at 12:02 p.m.
DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — Attendees at an April 25 meeting of Senior Network at the Morton Avenue Municipal Building had the opportunity to learn how to avoid becoming victims of various scams and frauds, which have become more sophisticated and widespread with advances in technology. “What we want to talk about ...
Firefighters save Sangerville home from fire
on April 27, 2013, at 6:43 a.m.
SANGERVILLE, Maine — Firefighters saved a home from a fire on Friday, according to Regional Ranger Jeffrey Currier of the Maine Forest Service. The Sangerville Fire Department was called to a home on Burroughs Road around 2 p.m., according to Currier. Upon arrival, they found a fire threatening a home ...
For fourth time, town of Atkinson questions its existence with push to deorganize
ATKINSON, Maine — Located between Dover-Foxcroft and Milo, the town of Atkinson doesn’t have a fire department, police department or school. One general store serves the community of 326, which this year is trying — for the fourth time in 15 years — to cease being a town. Jim Brawn ...
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