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The Piscataquis Observer Online
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Warrant signed for June 12
By Stuart Hedstrom
Staff Writer
DOVER-FOXCROFT — Last month citizens gave their approval to a 12-article warrant during the annual town meeting, sending the proposed spending plan to the referendum election on Tuesday, June 12. During a May 14 selectmen’s meeting the board gave their approval to the warrant by signing it to move the document to the referendum ballot.
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SeDo. civil rights team working to create a safe school for all
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Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom
CIVIL RIGHTS BOX — One way students at SeDoMoCha Middle School can reach out to members of the school’s civil rights team is through messages left in the box in the hallway. |
By Stuart Hedstrom
Staff Writer
DOVER-FOXCROFT — Throughout the year the 13 students, comprised of a mixture of boys and girls in the four grade levels, on the SeDoMoCha Middle School civil rights team have been working toward implementing a safe and welcoming environment in the school hallways.
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New Abbot Hill Road property owner presents concept for development
By Bill Pearson
Staff Writer
DEXTER — A representative speaking on behalf of a Corinna businessman, who purchased the former primary and middle school property located on the Abbot Hill Road last year, told the town council on May 10 that once his client’s redevelopment plans reach fruition, the entire complex would be valued in excess of $5 million.
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PCHS Envirothon squad prepares for state competition
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Contributed photo
PCHS ENVIROTHON — Piscataquis Community High School students, from left, Becky Grant, Kelly Bussell, Brandon Cross, Logan Sargent and Ben Maines won the regional Environthon on April 26 for the second time in four years. The team now competes for the state championship on May 31 against 15 other teams at the University of Maine in Orono. Each Envirothon tests student knowledge in five categories: forestry, wildlife, aquatics, soils and current events. |
By Bill Pearson
Staff Writer
GUILFORD — For Piscataquis Community High School senior Brandon Cross participating in the state Envirothon competition is becoming old hat. Cross is one of the few Envirothon contesta
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SAD 4 board proposes $7,162,122 budget
Spending plan highest since 2008
By Bill Pearson
Staff Writer
GUILFORD — The SAD 4 board of directors voted 15-1 on May 8 to recommend a $7,162,122 budget to voters for the 2012-13 school year. The proposal reflects an overall 5.72 percent spending increase and it would be largest amount spent on local education since 2008.
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