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• Edward H. J. Wilbur

  Wilbur, Edward H. J., 99, Waldo and Kensington, N.H., at Waldo, December 22, 2009. Spring burial will be in the family lot in Dow Cemetery, East Dover. Arrangements are in the care of the Lary Funeral Home.
  

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• Make-A-Wish Foundation honors Davis for numerous fund-raising efforts

   Editor’s note: This is the story as written in the Piscataquis Observer on April 15, 2009 (Ed. 15).
  

  By Stuart Hedstrom
  Staff Writer
  

      GUILFORD — Courtney Davis of Guilford, a 2008 graduate of PCHS, was presented with the Brendan Batson Award by the Maine-A-Wish Foundation of Maine for her numerous efforts over the past few years giving her time and energy to raise money for the organization, during a surprise ceremony with several dozen fa...

• Piscataquis County Emergency Services Dispatch Log

  Friday, December 11
  4:32 a.m. They reported the back Abbot Road very slippery. Tractor trailer sideways. Abbot.
  7:10 a.m. Black collie type dog walking up Rt. 15. Dover-Foxcroft.
  7:12 a.m. They reported her ex-husband refusing to leave. Left while on the phone. Milo.
  7:38 a.m. Front and back door alarm activation. Abbot.
  8:22 a.m. They reported a truck went by and knocked down the telephone wire down and the power line is very low. Abbot.
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• All post offices open regular hours on New Year’s Eve

      PORTLAND — All post offices in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont will be open regular hours on New Year’s Eve, Thursday, Dec. 31.
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• FA sweeps wrestling meet, PCHS drops two

  By Bill Pearson
  Staff Writer
  

       GUILFORD — The PCHS wrestling team’s record fell to 7-11-1 after two losses at a dual meet on Dec. 23 to Foxcroft Academy (48-27) and Hermon 36-30. Despite the losses Coach Tom Cyr believes the team had “a pretty good result and wrestled hard,” despite fielding only eight of the 14 weight classes.  Hermon also had a number of forfeits which kept the match close. PCHS won four matches by forfeit compared to ...

• Weekly high school sports round-up

      Dec. 22: PCHS girls basketball lost vs. Central of East Corinth 52-29. Megan Martell scored 12 points.
      Dec. 23: PCHS boys basketball lost at Penobscot of Howland 58-44. Aaron Ward tallied 21 points.
      Penquis boys basketball won vs. Dexter 44-27. Bryan Russell and Justin Artus each had 11 points for the Patriots. Nathan Wyman led Dexter with 16 points....

• Tigers post two more victories

      DEXTER — The Dexter wresting team improved its record to 12-2 with dual victories on Dec. 23 over Penobscot Valley High School (42-32) and John Bapst (63-12). ...

• PRYMCA swimming stars

  Photo courtesy of Sally Johnson
  

  25 YARD BACKSTROKE — Hannah Poland, age 8, takes off to a great start in the 25 yard backstroke. The PRYMCA Waves Swim Team competed against the Sanford Y, Waldo County Y, and the Waterville Y recently in Waterville. Hannah posted a personal best time in this event.<...

• Strong kids builds strong communities

  DOVER-FOXCROFT — Little Pete (not his real name) was considered at risk for diabetes because of his obesity when he joined the Piscataquis Regional YMCA through the Physician Referral Program. His self-esteem was practically non-existent; he was unable to engage successfully in activities with his schoolmates; and his weight seemed to interfere with his ability to maintain healthy relationships with his peers. He was in danger of vicitimization by bullying and of developing not only an unhealthy ego, but of prolonged physical problems, which c...

• SPORTS ON TAP

  schedule subject to change
  

      Wednesday, Dec. 30 —BOYS BASKETBALL: Foxcroft vs. Hermon 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL: Dexter vs. PCHS 7 p.m.; Foxcroft at Hermon 7 p.m.; Penquis at Central (East Corinth) 7 p.m. INDOOR TRACK: Foxcroft at UMaine 4 p.m. WRESTLING: Dexter at Ellsworth 1 p.m. Foxcroft at John Bapst (Bangor) 6 p.m.; PCHS at home 6 p.m.
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• Maine Arts Commission seeks proposals for art competition at Peaks-Kenny

  DOVER-FOXCROFT — As Maine prepares to celebrate the 75th anniversary of its state parks, the Maine Arts Commission is seeking proposals for a Percent for Art project at Peaks-Kenny State Park.
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• NREC to offer ski excursions

  GREENVILLE — The Natural Resource Education Center will be offering cross country ski touring trips every Saturday beginning January 2. Skiers should meet at the NREC office in downtown Greenville and be prepared to leave by 9 a.m.
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• Annual Audubon New Year’s bird count

      DOVER-FOXCROFT — The 110th Audubon Bird Count will be held in the Dover-Foxcroft area on Friday, Jan. 1. Snow date will be on Saturday, Jan. 2. People interested in birds and nature are welcome to join in.
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• Maine Warden Service says ‘stay off ice’

  AUGUSTA — The Maine Warden Service is urging people to not venture out onto any ice that may be covering Maine’s waterways.
  
  

  Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom
  

      SAFETY ON THE ICE — Come mid-winter snowmobilers and others taking part in outdoor activities on the ice should a...

• MDIFW ice fishing preview

  AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife regional fisheries biologists have previewed the upcoming season in their annual ice fishing preview. This is an informative guide to what fish have been stocked and where, and biologists’ picks of great ice fishing hot spots.
  

   

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• The Power of Community showing at the Abbott Memorial Library

   DEXTER — During the 1990s Cuba survived its loss of cheap oil from the Soviet Union. How the people responded to this energy famine is the story behind the documentary The Power of Community to be shown on Tuesday, Jan. 12 from 6:30-9 p.m. in the heated basement of the Abbott Memorial Library, 1 Church Street (snow date is January 19).
  

   

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• PCSWCD meeting January 14

      DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Board of Supervisors will hold their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 14 at the USDA Service Center located at 42 Engdahl Drive.
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• Meals for Me

      Wednesday, Dec. 30 — Roast pork, gravy, mashed potato, peas and carrots, wheat roll and pumpkin chocolate chip cookie.
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• SilverSneakers now available at Friends of Community Fitness

  SANGERVILLE — Friends of Community Fitness, located at 15 School Street, is recognizing the unique needs of the older adults in the community. By partnering with the nationally recognized Healthways SilverSneakers Fitness Program, Friends of Community Fitness is able to offer older adults a way to increase their levels of physical activity while motivating them to remain active. SilverSneakers is the nation’s leading exercise program designed exclusively for older adults and may be available at no additional cost (beyond any monthly prem...

• Births

      Mayo Regional Hospital in Dover-Foxcroft has announced the following births:
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