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GROUND BREAKING - Ground was recently broken at Foxcroft Academy for their new Humanities Wing. Pictured left to right are Tom Nason, Dana Littlefi eld, John Wentworth, Ethan Annis, Dwayne Littlefi eld, Arnold Shorey, Chris McGary. Construction of Foxcroft Academy’s Halo is designed to: Mary Fittig Kammerer Humanities Wing now under way • Stream calls from your iPhone directly to your hearing DOVER-FOXCROFT - Ground was offi cially broken on Foxcroft aids using Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology. Academy’s Mary Kammerer Fittig Humanities Wing on the morning • Deliver pristine sound and exceptional listening clarity. of April 8, and construction is now fi rmly under way. The wing, which • Eliminate buzzing and whistling. was designed by Merriam Architects of Rockland and is being built by E.W. Littlefi eld & Sons of Hartland, is set to be completed by August • Stream FaceTime, music and more directly to your 15 and will be fully-functional for the start of the 2015-2016 academic hearing aids. year. The Mary Kammerer Fittig Humanities Wing will add two state- of-the-art classrooms while connecting Foxcroft Academy’s main ac- Dover Audiology ademic building to its detached Industrial and Fine Arts building, Chris Clukey MA, CCC-A creating an interconnected academic complex and tightening campus 859 West Main St. Dover-Foxcroft security signifi cantly. The new classrooms will be designed as 21st- doveraudiologycenter.com • 564-3337 century learning spaces, with an emphasis on student-centered learn- Open Monday through Wednesday 9 -5 and Thursday 9-4 ing, teacher collaboration, and technology integration. Mary Kammerer Fittig, a retired educator who spent 29 years as an elementary school teacher in the inner city of New York, jump-started the wing’s capital campaign with a $200,000 naming gift earlier this year. Those interested in learning about other naming opportuni- ties for this project may contact Foxcroft Academy Assistant Head of School for External Affairs Chris McGary at 564-8351 or chris.mc- [email protected]. Robinson Pine Tree Hospice Variety Show April 24 DOVER-FOXCROFT - This year marks the 21st Variety Show to benefi t volunteer hospice services provided to 39 towns in our area. Since 1985 Pine Tree Hospice has been supporting individuals and The A. E. Robinson Oil Co., Inc. families living with life-limiting illness. Volunteer hospices rely on the generosity of the community since they receive no funding from “An Oil Company…Plus” government or insurance sources. The Variety Show is an important fundraiser each year, and draws a large audience of all ages. The pro- gram offers something for everyone. The Variety Show will be held at the Center Theatre in Dover- Home Heating and Foxcroft on Friday, April 24th at 7:00 P.M. The program will include instrumental and vocal music, drama, and the “Parade of Sponsors” featuring children from the community. Dan Sharrow and Rev. Chad Poland will host the show. The Monson Jammers will be playing in Residental Customers the lobby before the event. During the intermission there will be a drawing for the annual quilt raffl e. Refreshments will be available by donation. ScS heh dud lel a NON OBLBLIGI ATA IOON hoh mee visi iti Tickets are available by donation at the Pine Tree Hospice offi ce or at the door. Select the Mark your calendars and come support the talents of many com- right heating munity members. system for % your home No interest period begins Weekly 0 A.P.R. at the day of installation. Financing up to 3 years Subject to credit Rates 0 Down Payment approval. Automatic delivery and ★★★ PLEASE BRING IN YOUR USED MOTOR OIL ★★★ 0 Interest direct payment required. BROOKS Tire & Auto www.aerobinson.com 0% A.P.R. limited to residential 924-7149 or 1-800-339-7149 1-800-640-8131 Corinna Rd., Dexter • www.BrooksAuto.com energy equipment. Limited time offer. * Some restrictions may apply. &KDQJHWKHGDWH Our 65th year $OVER &OXCROFT