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EXETER—Catherine Neary Strauch of Exeter, a senior at Dexter Regional High School, has been selected to receive the 2010 Principal's Award, Principal Stephen Bell announced today. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principal's Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior's academic achievement and citizenship. “Throughout her years at Dexter Regional High School, Catherine has distinguished herself in the classroom, and as a leader in the school and the community,” Principal Bell noted in making the award. “She very much deserves this recognition.” Catherine, Principal Bell and other award winners and their principals will attend an Honors Luncheon at the Spectacular Event Center on Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. The Honors Luncheon recognizes these outstanding students with the presentation of an individual plaque and the awarding of five $1,000 scholarships in the names of Horace O. McGowan and Richard W. Tyler. Mr. McGowan and Mr. Tyler were former Maine principals and executive directors of the Association. The Principal's Award is presented in more than 140 Maine public and private high schools by member principals of the MPA, the professional association which represents Maine's school administrators. SKOWHEGAN, Maine - Skowhegan Savings will host a series of three workshops organized by the Maine Women's Business Center Empowerment Program and Coastal Enterprises, Incorporated (CEI). The workshops are geared towards women who have been in business for at least six months and want to boost their financial confidence and skills. CEI and this workshop series was a recent beneficiary of donations made by Skowhegan Savings to support economic development and financial literacy in the communities it serves. The workshops will take place over a six week time span beginning March 16, 2010 and cover a range of financial topics. Each workshop costs $25.00 and will be presented in two parts. Workshop times are 7:30 - 9:00 am on the dates indicated below and will be held at the Skowhegan Savings Training Center on Pleasant Street in Skowhegan. The workshops are as follows:
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A parent whose son received a scholarship commented on the importance of this award: “I would like to say thank you for believing in my son and awarding him a scholarship. I’m not sure there is any other wonderful feeling, as a parent, than to be notified that all of your child’s efforts, hard work and determination earned him a spot on the dean’s list for fall of 2009. Thank you for all you have done to help my son achieve his goals.” “This scholarship program is our annual effort to help young students get a good education that could eventually lead to a wonderful career,” said Betsy Morrell, vice president of Downeast Energy & Building Supply. “We realize that, now more than ever, a post-secondary education is increasingly expensive. And having the privilege of helping our future leaders gain the knowledge and skills to become contributing citizens in their communities is a great honor.” An eligible applicant:
For more information on the program and to download an application, go online to www.downeastenergy.com or contact Betsy Morrell, vice president of Downeast Energy at betsy@downeastenergy.com. For Downeast Energy & Building Supplies, contact: About Downeast Energy & Building Supply: Downeast Energy and Building Supply operates 13 offices in southern and central Maine and Dover, NH, and a building supply store and lumber yard in Brunswick, Maine. For more information, please visit www.downeastenergy.com.
PENQUIS - On April 8, Pine Tree Hospice will host "Caring for the Caregiver", a day to honor past and present caregivers for their dedication. We will gather in the Mayo Regional Hospital Resource Center from 10am to 3pm. The day will include a speaker, catered lunch, and self-care experts demonstrating their skills. All caregivers will leave with a "goody bag" of self care items to take home. Through a bereavement survey conducted in the fall of 2009, Pine Tree Hospice learned that caregiver support was the #1 request of those who responded. A day for caregivers is hoped to be the beginning of additional support to those caring for a loved one. The funding for this day was provided by the Eastern Area Agency on Aging through monies from the Office of Elder Services. Additional grant funding is being sought to continue services such as this. Transportation and in-home day care will be provided upon request. Pre-registration is necessary. For further information, or to pre-register, please call Pine Tree Hospice at 564-4346. DEXTER - Dexter Regional High School's Operation Graduation Committee along with Toot's Deli in Dexter, sponsored an ice fishing derby on Saturday, March 6th on Lake Wassookeag. Prizes were awarded for the largest togue, salmon and trout. Although no trout were caught, the following were winners in these catagories: Wilfred Murray - Largest togue weighing in at 3.97 lbs. Dylan Childres - Largest Salmon weighing in at 1.03 lbs. Childrens' catagory - bass/pickerel: Kayden Miller - 1st place, 2nd place, Brayden Miller, 3rd place, Dylan Childres. Each winner was given a large trophy donated by Wyman's Trophies, from Dexter. Other winners included, Devyn Bell who won the five ice fishing traps, and Kevin Jay, the winner of the three foot party sub from Subway. Pizza Hut cards were also won by Lorrie Bell, Mike White, Austin Childres, Ted Nokes and Dylan Childres. Operation Graduation and Toot's Deli would like to thank everyone for participating! By Christopher Cousins of the BDN Staff: CORINNA, Maine — Residents here will gather Saturday to decide whether to begin a four-year property review leading up a townwide revaluation scheduled for 2014. Town Manager Dalton Mullis said Article 16 of the town meeting warrant asks voters to appropriate $10,000 to conduct about 25 percent of the review in fiscal year 2010. Mullis said this question, if approved, would likely appear on town meeting warrants in the next three years, as well. "Our concern is not the overall evaluation, but to make sure all properties in town are included," said Mullis. "In the first [four-year] review we'll find any additional properties that are not taxed or not taxed correctly." A townwide revaluation is the process towns go through to ensure that property values used to compute tax bills reflect the actual value of those properties on the real estate market. Also on Saturday's town meeting warrant are a series of questions related to the budget, which Mullis said is proposed to be $95,771 less than the current year. That includes spending for Regional School Unit 19 and Penobscot County. The overall budget proposal for this town of more than 2,100 people is $2,224,636. Mullis said the biggest factor contributing to the drop in the budget is that there is no money proposed for capital improvements, such as road work or projects at public buildings. "We made a resolve not to increase taxes and to absorb the state and county budget increases," said Mullis. "We've been very aggressive on capital improvements over the last five years, so we're in a good position to do this." Town meeting begins at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Corinna Elementary School. Residents are also heading to the polls on Friday to fill two open three-year seats on the Board of Selectmen. The four candidates for the two seats are Angela Quick, Alden Bolstridge, Irving W. King and incumbent Selectman Scott Paradis. Selectman Gary Dumoulin is not running for re-election. The polls will be open from 9:45 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the Corinna Fire Annex.
NORTH DEXTER - Wayside Theatre presents a "Sweet Sounds of Spring" concert with one of Maine's own! anni clark performing folk, pop and blues, with a dash of Maine hue-mah on Saturday, March 20th at7:00 pm Admission $10 and Reservations highly recommended In case of bad weather, please leave your phone number when making reservations so that we can call you with information regarding the status of the performance A Pre-show dinner will be at 5:45 pm, Reservations for dinner required by 3/17/10 call 924-8813. Menu: baked ziti, tossed salad, garlic bread, beverages and desserts' Photo of anni clark taken by Rhonda Farnham By Diana Bowley of the BDN Staff: GARLAND, Maine — Residents will vote on the town finance committee's recommendation to raise and appropriate $5,000 for the Garland School transition at the 10 a.m. Saturday, March 13, annual town meeting, at the Grange Hall. Residents voted last year to accept the elementary school, which will be vacated by SAD 46 at the close of school this year. Next fall, the pupils will attend the new Ridge View Community School in Dexter. Of the $5,000, half is the match for a grant the town intends to seek to study the feasibility of different uses for the school and the remainder is for maintenance. Residents also will act on a proposal to raise $52,000 for the operation of the Garland Transfer and Recycling Center, and eliminate the pay-by-the-bag fees. If this article fails, town officials have asked that residents appropriate $36,000 and keep the per-bag fees. With the economy in mind, town officials are seeking authorization to explore the possibility of sharing services with surrounding towns. Elections will include filling the posts of a selectman and an assessor.
PENQUIS - The Measurements of Growth 2010 with a Piscataquis County Focus Measures of Growth in Focus 2010 On February 25, 2010, the Maine Economic Growth Council released its annual economic report Measures of Growth in Focus 2010. This year’s report highlights 24 indicators that measure Maine’s progress towards long-term, sustainable economic growth. Ed Cervone of the Maine Development Foundation will make the presentation. The Maine Development Foundation (MDF) drives sustainable, long-term economic growth for Maine. MDF stimulates new ideas, develops leaders, and provides common ground for solving problems and advancing issues. This Launching Leadership Workshop will be held on Wednesday, March 17th starting at 8 am. The workshop will be at the Nor’Easter located on North Street in Dover-Foxcroft. The cost of the workshop is $15. Call Helen at the Penquis Higher Education Center at 564-2942 or via email at hkelly@emcc.edu to reserve your seat. Seating is limited to 35 so call early. The Launching Leadership Series is a part of the Penquis Leadership Institute. To learn more about the Penquis Leadership Institute please visit our web site at www.PenquisLeadership.org.  Have a Club, Church, Town and/or other Event??? Add your UPCOMING EVENT free of charge! Email Editor@TheDailyME.com DEXTER - Dexter Regional High School students will be performing the musical "Back to the 80's" by Neil Gooding, performed by arrangement with Music Theater International on Thursday and Friday March 18th & 19th at 7 pm, and also Saturday afternoon March 20th at 2:00 pm. The show is based around the lives of a group of high school seniors and features 22 songs you know and love straight from the 80's! Think High School Musical meets Michael Jackson, Rick Astley, and Madonna... A huge cast, a live rock band, and the DRHS dance class make this performance one of the must-see events of this year. Don't miss the opportunity to re-live your past, or fall in love with some of the most fabulously catchy pop music since, well...the 80's!!! Just $5 a ticket, $3 for students and seniors 60+. Reserved seating tickets will be on sale at Dexter Regional High School in advance, or general admission at the door. NEW THIS YEAR - DINNER THEATER: ON MARCH 19 ONLY: THE TIGER WELLNESS TEAM WILL BE PROVIDING A CHICKEN AND PASTA DINNER BEFORE THE SHOW. SEATING FOR THE DINNER IS FROM 5:00-6:30PM IN THE DRHS CAFETERIA. COST FOR SHOW & DINNER $11 for adults $9 for students & seniors 60+. Like, we totally can't wait to like, see you there dudes and dudettes! Cost is $5 (under age 60). Suggested donation of $3 for seniors age 60 and older. Additional donations are greatly appreciated. For a reservation or more information, call 368-4787 or (800) 432-7812. The Dexter Meals for ME dining room is located in the Dexter Town Hall Senior Center on Hall Street (across from the Abbott Memorial Library). Note: this is NOT the safest possible route to take, but it is a good service and much better than never running a virus check. To check your computer, go to housecall.antivirus.com Many people think that if they have a virus program on their system they are safe, BUT you are only as safe as your latest update. Yes, you do have to update your virus program frequently. (I do it everyday!) Download a FREE virus program that works well at www.grisoft.com The Daily ME is on-line only, non-profit newspaper and a one-woman operation with the help of contributing writers and photographers. If you would like to contribute to The Daily Me, we welcome press releases, contributing editor's young and old. Send your Upcoming local events, news, Town reports, club news, school news or other items that you have in mind. If you have pictures you would like to share with friends and relatives far and near, please contact The Daily Me. We encourage feedback and suggestions from our readers. I hope that The Daily ME gives you information that keeps you in touch with home! 
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