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Thomas College Dean’s List

WATERVILLE — Area students who were named to the Dean’s List at Thomas College for the fall 2009 semester are Zachary Dever of Dover-Foxcroft, Darla Larsen of Greenville and Michael Glynn of Wellington. ...
A Bit of Veteran’s History

By Richard L Graves Sr.
It has been over a year now that I have written Veteran’s History and perhaps it is time to provide another reprint to explain the importance of all military service. There are many stories yet to be told and many of the veterans shy away from telling their story. In the coming months I hope to reach out for more stories.
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Maine hospitals begin MRSA testing

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A new law passed by the Maine Legislature requires hospitals to perform targeted surveillance for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in high-risk populations as defined by the Maine Quality Forum.
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Foxcroft to host District V Music Fest

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Over 230 orchestra, band and choral students from well over a dozen high schools covering a district area from Millinocket to Searsport will convene at Foxcroft Academy for the District V Musical Festival on Jan. 29-30. Among the participants scheduled to attend are students from the five Penquis region high schools — host school Foxcroft Academy, Dexter, PCHS and Penquis Valley.
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Bradford Park Limbert

Limbert, Bradford Park, 94, Abbot, at Abbot, January 16, 2010. According to his wishes, there will be no funeral service. Arrangements are in the care of the Crosby & Neal Funeral Home.
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Carl E. McKusick

McKusick, Carl E, 95, Guilford, at Dover-Foxcroft, January 21, 2010. Memorial services will be held at 12 p.m., January 30 at the Guilford United Methodist Church. Arrangements are in the care of the Crosby & Neal Funeral Home.
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Clair Merton Pike

Pike, Clair Merton, 75, Wellington, at Wellington, January 22, 2010. Family and friends will gather January 30, between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., at his home, in Wellington. Arrangements are in the care of the Crosby & Neal Funeral Home.
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Gloria L. Whalen

Whalen, Glorial L., 77, Milo and Woodville, Mass., at Woodville, January 9, 2010. A private memorial service will be held in Massachusetts.
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Penquis uses multiple defenses to defeat Dexter 39-24

By Bill Pearson
Staff Writer
DEXTER — It seemed every time Dexter would diagnose an answer to the Penquis defense, coach Tony Hamlin would seemingly change the question. Penquis (7-6) used a variety of defensive alignments to confound and contain the Dexter offense, on Jan. 21, en route to 39-24 boys’ basketball victory.
PCHS gets past No. 2 Valley

By Stuart Hedstrom
Staff Writer
GUILFORD — The Pirates are starting to right the ship.
After the PCHS boys won only two of the team’s first 11 games the team has recorded consecutive victories, beating Penquis Valley High School Jan. 19 and defeating Upper Kennebec Valley High School of Bingham — who came in ranked No. 2 in the Class D West Heal Point standings — 46-33 on Jan. 22. With the wins the 4-9 Pirates jumped...
Dexter cheering qualifies for state championship

BANGOR — The Dexter Regional High School cheering team will be moving on the Class C state championship following the team’s performance at the regional finals on Jan. 23 at the Bangor Auditorium.

Photo courtesy of Joseph Cyr/Houlton Pioneer Times
ON TO THE ST...

FA swim teams post double wins

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Foxcroft Academy boys and girls swim teams cruised to double wins over both Presque Isle and Caribou high schools on Jan. 23 at the PRYMCA. The girls defeated Presque Isle 96-48 and Caribou 107-22. The boys bested Presque Isle 99-51 and Caribou 107-25.
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Moosehead Lake fishing report

By Tim Obrey
Regional Fisheries Biologist
Don’t forget that the third annual Moosehead Lake Togue Derby is fast approaching. The derby is scheduled for Jan. 29-31. Come on out and enjoy the fishing and have chance to win some great prizes. You can get ticket and other information from the Moosehead Lake Region Chamber of Commerce at 695-2702 or visit www.mooseheadlake.org.

Foxcroft Academy indoor track results

    ORONO — The Foxcroft Academy boys track team placed sixth out of seven schools at an Eastern Maine Indoor Track League meet Jan. 23 at the University of Maine.
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PCSWCD to meet Feb. 11

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Board of Supervisors will hold their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Feb. 11 at the USDA Service Center located at 42 Engdahl Drive.

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Weekly sports round-up

    Jan. 19: Foxcroft boys basketball lost at Stearns of Millinocket 62-50. Ryan Stroud scored 15 points.
   PCHS boys basketball won vs. Penquis 36-34. Aaron Ward led the Pirates with 14 points. Jerell Arefein had eight for the Patriots.
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SPORTS ON TAP

schedule subject to change

    Wednesday, Jan. 27 — BOYS: Dexter vs. PCHS 7 p.m.; FA vs. Central 7 p.m. SWIM: FA vs. Hampden 6:15 p.m. WRESTLING: PCHS vs. Dexter and FA 6 p.m.
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Dog sled race and winter fun slated for Saturday

BROWNVILLE — An exciting new event is being sponsored by the Town of Brownville, and The Maine Highlands Sled Dog Club with many community partners. The public is invited to come and join us on Railroad Avenue on Jan. 30 in celebration of winter mushers will come from all over New England to take part in a 30 mile sled dog race that will begin at 10 a.m. and run throughout the day.

Moosehead ice fishing derby under way this weekend

GREENVILLE — January 29-31 is the Moosehead Lake Region Chamber of Commerce third annual Moosehead Lake Togue Ice Fishing Derby with Ricky Craven. Tickets are available at the Moosehead Visitor’s Center, Indian Hill Trading Post, Northwoods Outfitters and the Moosehead Bait & Tackle Store.

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Brownville, K-I and Beyond sled dog race and Winter Fun Day schedule

    BROWNVILLE — On Saturday, Jan. 30 dog teams and mushers arriver from 7-8 a.m. on Railroad Ave. in the Jct.
    Breakfast will be served at the American Legion on Railroad Ave. starting at 8 a.m.
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